The Unitary Patent training collection: recordings & resources

Past events

• Past events

  • Select activity Conference 2022

    Conference 2022

    The Unitary Patent System – a game-changer for innovation in Europe, was a high-level conference attended by over 250 persons in Brussels on 17 November 2022, with over 1000 more following the livestream online. The event was hosted by Ministry of the Economy of Belgium, in partnership with the European Commission and the European Patent Office.

  • Select activity Opening Speeches

    Opening Speeches 

    High‑level speakers will discuss the various avenues that the Unitary Patent system will open up for IP protection, as well as its potential to boost innovation across Europe.

  • Select activity Presentation of the European patent system

    

    Presentation of the European patent system Page
  • Select activity Opening address

    

    Opening address Page
  • Select activity Views from present and former representatives of EU institutions

    

    Views from present and former representatives of EU institutions Page
  • Select activity Panel discussions

    Panel discussions

    Through a series of panel discussions the conference will present insight into the Unitary Patent system from a number of perspectives and evaluate its advantages for entrepreneurs and innovating businesses.

  • Select activity Views of academics

    

    Views of academics Page
  • Select activity Views of business associations

    

    Views of business associations Page
  • Select activity Views of innovative SMEs

    

    Views of innovative SMEs Page
  • Select activity Views of professional representatives

    

    Views of professional representatives Page
  • Select activity Views of judges

    

    Views of judges Page
  • Select activity Conclusions

    

    Conclusions Page
  • Select activity Unitary Patent Package – recorded seminars

    Unitary Patent Package – recorded seminars

    The Unitary Patent will supplement and strengthen the existing centralised European patent granting system and will make it possible to obtain uniform patent protection in up to 25 EU member states by submitting a single request to the EPO. It will offer users of the patent system a cost-effective option for patent protection and dispute settlement across Europe.

  • Select activity The Unitary Patent package

    

    The Unitary Patent package Page
  • Select activity Patent Knowledge Week

    Patent Knowledge Week

    One of the main topics of Patent Knowledge Week 2022 was the upcoming Unitary Patent. A dedicated block in the conference programme introduced the framework of the Unitary Patent, highlighted its economic impact and gave insight into the newly founded Unified Patent Court. These presentations were complemented by an overview on the Unitary Patent in the various EPO patent information tools and services and a panel discussion addressing the opportunities and challenges for SMEs.

  • Select activity The Unitary Patent: Facilitating access to patent protection with reduced complexity

    

    The Unitary Patent: Facilitating access to patent protection with reduced complexity Page
  • Select activity The economic impact of the Unitary Patent

    

    The economic impact of the Unitary Patent Page
  • Select activity The Unified Patent Court

    

    The Unified Patent Court Page
  • Select activity The Unitary Patent in the EPO's products, data and tools

    

    The Unitary Patent in the EPO's products, data and tools Page
  • Select activity The Unitary Patent: opportunities and challenges for SMEs

    

    The Unitary Patent: opportunities and challenges for SMEs Page
  • Select activity The Unitary Patent: practical aspects for patent attorneys and paralegals

    The Unitary Patent: practical aspects for patent attorneys and paralegals

    In an online lecture on 13 May 2022, two experienced EPO lawyers focussed on practical aspects of Unitary Patents, addressing patent attorneys, paralegals and administrative staff.

    Find below the material of the online session.

  • Select activity An introduction to the new system

    

    An introduction to the new system File
  • Select activity Requesting unitary effect at the EPO

    

    Requesting unitary effect at the EPO File
  • Select activity Patent Data User Days

    Patent Data User Days

    On 08 and 09 June 2022 the EPO held the EPO Patent Data User Days aimed at patent data specialists. The first day looked at the impact of the Unitary Patent on EPO bulk data sets and services and focused on latest information on Unitary Patent implementation from both legal and IT perspectives.

    Find below the programme of the online event, as well as the material of the first day.

  • Select activity Patent Data User Days – Programme

    

    Patent Data User Days – Programme File
  • Select activity Changes in DOCDB-XML due to the introduction of the Unitary Patent

    

    Changes in DOCDB-XML due to the introduction of the Unitary Patent File
  • Select activity Changes in OPS and Unitary Patent

    

    Changes in OPS and Unitary Patent File
  • Select activity EBD and Unitary Patent

    

    EBD and Unitary Patent File
  • Select activity INPADOC events for the Unitary Patent and SPC data

    

    INPADOC events for the Unitary Patent and SPC data File
  • Select activity New Register for Unitary Patent – I

    

    New Register for Unitary Patent – I File
  • Select activity New Register for Unitary Patent – II

    

    New Register for Unitary Patent – II File
  • Select activity Unitary Patent System – legal perspective

    

    Unitary Patent System – legal perspective File