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The additional 10-day postal period for responding to many EPO communications will be abolished from 1 November 2023. We summarise how the abolition of the "10-day rule" could affect you.

The Unified Patent Court (UPC) includes a Court of First Instance and a Court of Appeal. Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centres are also expected, for supporting and fostering amicable settlements for any disputes.

The European Commission recently published a series of legal proposals that could reshape the European Union's (EU's) pharmaceutical market for years to come.

Meet our new Chartered UK Patent Attorney - Emma Pratt