What is the unitary patent?
Currently, when a European patent application is granted, it essentially becomes a “bundle” of individual national patents; one in each state in which the patentee chooses to have it...
Currently, when a European patent application is granted, it essentially becomes a “bundle” of individual national patents; one in...
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What is the Unified Patent Court?
The Unified Patent Court (UPC) is a new international court which will have jurisdiction over all unitary patents.  The UPC will also have jurisdiction over nationally validated European patents in...
The Unified Patent Court (UPC) is a new international court which will have jurisdiction over all unitary patents.  The UPC...
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The unitary patent and the Unified Patent Court: Impact on patentees
How will my European patent be affected by the Unified Patent Court (UPC)?  Existing European patents will automatically fall under the jurisdiction of the UPC.  Therefore, as default, the UPC...
How will my European patent be affected by the Unified Patent Court (UPC)?  Existing European patents will automatically fall under...
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Opting out of the Unified Patent Court
What is the Unified Patent Court (UPC)? The Unified Patent Court is a new international court for patent litigation.  You can find out more about the UPC here. The UPC...
What is the Unified Patent Court (UPC)? The Unified Patent Court is a new international court for patent litigation.  You...
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AUSTRALIA
Dr Mike Zammit appointed leader of Chemical/Life Sciences team in Australia
Spruson & Ferguson is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Mike Zammit as its new Chemical/Life Sciences Practice Group Leader in Australia. Mike joined Spruson & Ferguson in October...
Spruson & Ferguson is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Mike Zammit as its new Chemical/Life Sciences Practice...
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AUSTRALIA
Seven Spruson & Ferguson practitioners recognised in Managing IP’s Rising Stars 2022
Spruson & Ferguson is proud to announce that seven practitioners have been included in the Managing IP’s Rising Stars 2022. Congratulations to all our practitioners listed below. Australia Jacqueline Chelebian, Special Counsel...
Spruson & Ferguson is proud to announce that seven practitioners have been included in the Managing IP’s Rising Stars...
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AUSTRALIA
Spruson & Ferguson listed as a Top 10 Patent Law Firm
Spruson & Ferguson are pleased to announce that we have been listed as one of the Top 10 Patent Law Firms in Australia and recognised as an “Award Winning...
Spruson & Ferguson are pleased to announce that we have been listed as one of the Top 10 Patent...
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Cleantech: IP’s role in building a sustainable future
What comes to mind when you think of the biggest innovators in Cleantech? Obvious examples are electric vehicles, solar batteries, green or turquoise hydrogen and improvements in heavy industrial...
What comes to mind when you think of the biggest innovators in Cleantech? Obvious examples are electric vehicles, solar...
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