Unitary Patent & Unified Patent Court
A better patent system for Europe
The Unitary Patent and the Unified Patent Court are the building blocks which supplement and strengthen the existing centralised European patent granting system. They offer users a cost-effective option for patent protection and dispute settlement across Europe.
Unitary Patent
Unitary Patents make it possible to get patent protection in up to 17 EU Member States by submitting a single request to the EPO, making the procedure simpler and more cost effective for applicants.
Unified Patent Court
The Unified Patent Court (UPC) is an international court set up by participating EU Member States to deal with the infringement and validity of both Unitary Patents and European patents, putting an end to costly parallel litigation and enhancing legal certainty.
Learn more about the UPC FAQUPC website
Unitary Patent dashboard
This overview of requests for unitary effect and registrations of Unitary Patents is updated daily. Our interactive display (in English only) breaks down requests by technology, language and proprietors’ profile.
Introductory brochures
Basic information about the Unitary Patent system – its economic impact and how it fits into the existing European patent framework.
Materials & recordings
Access presentations and videos from previous events
Welcoming the Unitary Patent System: A new era for innovation in Europe Webinars with UPC expertsUnitary Patent information in patent knowledge (videos)Events & training
Updates
Lively exchange of views on SMEs, our Observatory, the Unitary Patent and more
The EPO will accelerate opposition proceedings if informed of parallel infringement or revocation proceedings before the UPC or a national court
Europe’s most experienced judges and lawyers in patent matters take stock of the first few months of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) in action.
Meeting discussed uptake of the Unitary Patent, finances and communication.
Requests for unitary effect come from applicants in many countries and across all technology sectors.
European Patent Register releases data about first European patents with requests for unitary effect.
Distinguished European speakers hail a new era for innovation in Europe.
