ITALY JOINS THE UNITARY PATENT

Today, Italy has joined the unitary patent and become the 26th member of the enhanced cooperation on unitary patent protection. This is a major breakthrough as Italy is the fourth biggest market in Europe in terms of patent validation. This decision will make the unitary patent even more attractive for companies and inventors who will be able to use the single procedure for the registration of patents in all participating countries. It is expected that the unitary patent package will come into force by the end of 2016.

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http://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/newsroom/cf/itemdetail.cfm?item_id=8481&lang=en&tpa_id=0&title=Italy-joins-the-unitary-patent