The Unitary Patent: A Cost-Effective Route for U.S. Companies Protecting Innovation in Europe

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For many U.S. innovators, Europe is a priority market for commercialization and for preventing competitor encroachment. Historically, securing protection across multiple European countries required filing a European Patent Office (EPO) application, prosecuting the application until receiving a grant, and then validating the granted application in each country where protection was needed. This system works, but […]

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