Renewals for Unitary Patents

Here are the critical information about the renewals for unitary patents.

A unitary patent system will be the most significant change in the European patent system in decades. A unitary patent is a single patent, also known as a European patent, providing uniform protection across all participating EU member states, except Spain, Croatia, and Poland, which are not currently participating in the system. A unitary patent offers broad protection with a business-friendly level of renewal fees. A unitary patent is a cost-effective system that reduces the complexity and the associated costs.

The new unitary patent system will make the European patent system much more straightforward and significantly reduce the cost. It will eliminate the need to comply with validation requirements in the participating member states. Instead of validating their European patent in many forms, an expensive, time-consuming, and complicated administrative process, patent proprietors can obtain a unitary patent by filing a single request with the EPO. The unitary patent court will begin with 17 countries; seven have signed the UPC but still need to ratify it. The unitary patent is expected to launch in early 2023. If you have questions regarding the Unitary patent timings or UPC opt out, please contact Haseltine Lake Kempner.

There will also be no need to retain different local attorneys, agents, or specialized service providers for a unitary patent. Several renewal fees may vary in amount and currency in the existing system and can be paid to different national patent offices subject to additional legal requirements. Unitary patent owners pay one renewal fee to the European patent office in one currency (i.e., in euros) and under a single legal authority regarding deadlines and permitted means of payment. This system will significantly simplify matters for users.

The renewal fee level is appealing and business-friendly as it is set at a level equivalent to the combined renewal fees of the top four countries among the participating Member States.

The unitary patent fees will be payable to the EPO annually. It will be due at the end of the calendar month containing the anniversary of the filing date. If you cannot pay the renewal fee within that period, re-establishment will be possible, but this will require proof that the deadline was missed despite all due care being taken.

Payment handling and procedures are simplified in unitary patents, and the renewal fee payment has been improved. As per the current agreements, renewal fees at the EPO can be paid from the third year after filling. It can be delivered to the national patent offices where the granted EP patent has been validated. Here are the details of the actual renewal fees for the Unitary Patent.

Conclusion

The unitary patent aims to improve the current patent in Europe and make it affordable and straight forward for organizations, individuals, and companies. At HLK, we can guide you to navigate the complexities of the new system. Feel free to contact up @ hlk-ip.com if you have any questions .

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