II.Legal framework

This publication has been discontinued. The latest edition is retained for reference purposes only.

6The Unitary Patent package consists of two EU regulations that provide the legal framework for the Unitary Patent and an international agreement, the UPCA, which sets up the Unified Patent Court.

The two EU regulations adopted under enhanced cooperation

The "participating Member States"

The Agreement on a Unified Patent Court

Secondary legislation

Patent knowledge

Applying for a patent

Law & practice

News & events

Learning

About us

II. Legal framework

II.Legal framework