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‘Brexit’: EU lawyers discuss UPC options and harmonisation fears

Lawyers across the EU have agreed that the UK’s decision to leave the EU will almost certainly delay the implementation of the unitary patent and Unified Patent Court (UPC), but many say the system will still be an attractive option for rights owners.

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