5 September 2024FeaturesUnified Patent CourtEmily Bottle, Sebastian Moore

Does the UPC offer a fresh take on patent validity?

A distinctive UPC approach to patent validity and revocations is emerging as the court shows its willingness to break new ground, say Emily Bottle and Sebastian Moore of HSF.

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