Following news of Germany's depositing its instrument of ratification of the UPC agreement on 17 February, mark your calendars for 1 June when the Unified Patent Court (UPC) will begin operations in Europe.

The ratification is a crucial step towards establishing a unified patent protection system that resolves disputes regarding patents in a single procedure for all participating member states. This significant development in intellectual property rights protection promises to enhance innovation protection and drive economic growth in Europe. Stay tuned for updates on this game-changing development!