John Kensett
Partner, Patents
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Unitary patent & Unified Patent Court opt-out
Dolleymores is a team of specialist attorneys ready to help with Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court opt outs.
We can help you validate your Unitary Patent and manage opt-outs from the Unified Patent Court. Our team ensures your rights are protected under the new system, providing clarity and strategic insight.
Unitary patent protection
The Unitary Patent offers a streamlined way to protect your invention across multiple EU member states through a single patent granted by the European Patent Office. It can be significantly more cost-effective than conventional European patents, especially when protection is needed in several countries.
We offer:
- Expert guidance: Not all EU member states participate in the Unitary Patent system. Additional protection may be required via traditional European or national patents. Our experienced attorneys will help you navigate the best route to comprehensive protection tailored to your business needs.
- Renewals made easy: Our dedicated renewals team manages annual renewal fee payments to the European Patent Office, ensuring your rights remain secure.
Opting out of the Unified Patent Court
Preserve control over your European patents by opting out of the UPC’s jurisdiction.
The Unified Patent Court (UPC) introduced a centralised litigation system for European patents but it’s not the right fit for every business. You may therefore prefer to retain national jurisdiction over your patents. We offer:
- Strategic Advice: We help you assess whether opting out aligns with your enforcement and risk management goals.
- Seamless Filing: Our team handles the opt-out process, ensuring compliance and avoiding common pitfalls.
Portfolio Management: Whether you’re opting out a single patent or an entire portfolio, we tailor our approach to your needs.
Opting out of the Unified Patent Court
Preserve control over your European patents by opting out of the UPC’s jurisdiction.
The Unified Patent Court (UPC) introduced a centralised litigation system for European patents but it’s not the right fit for every business. You may therefore prefer to retain national jurisdiction over your patents.
In this instance, we offer:
- Strategic advice: We help you assess whether opting out aligns with your enforcement and risk management goals.
- Seamless filing: Our team handles the opt-out process, ensuring compliance and avoiding common pitfalls.
- Portfolio management: Whether you’re opting out a single patent or an entire portfolio, we tailor our approach to your needs
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Why choose Dolleymores
Dolleymores is a firm of leading IP specialists ready to assist with a diverse range of IP matters, across many sectors. Working across the UK and internationally, our IP attorneys are equipped to help you protect your innovations, time and creativity now and for the future.
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