2025-10-24 our patent attorney contributed to AIPPI newsletter “Registering unitary effect of European patents – what can go wrong?”
We are pleased to share that our colleague contributed an article to the AIPPI newsletter offering practical guidance on registering the unitary effect of European patents and highlighting typical (however rare) pitfalls.
What the article covers
The AIPPI piece discusses the procedural framework for obtaining unitary effect for European patents and points to areas where applications most often encounter difficulties.
- Strict one-month request period from publication in the European Patent Bulletin.
- Translation requirements aligned with the language of proceedings.
- Ensuring uniformity of claims and addressing downstream amendments.
- Representation formalities and exceptional situations (e.g., sanctions).
Why this matters
While the unitary system simplifies protection across participating EU member states, success still relies on careful execution. The insights shared in the newsletter help applicants and proprietors reduce risk and plan robust filing strategies.
Read the newsletter article
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How we support your strategy
Our team advises on portfolio planning and prosecution before the EPO and national offices, with particular focus on:
- Patent drafting customized for your business needs.
- Patent prosecution before the European Patent Office.
- Timely and complete unitary effect requests.
- Translations and formalities management.
- Claim alignment and divisional strategies.
- Coordinating national validations and unitary protection.