The second roll-out of the UPC new CMS is scheduled for 23 September 2025. The current CMS will then be entirely replaced, allowing users to file and manage ongoing and new cases entirely on the new platform.
The European Patent Administration Certification (EPAC), offered by the European Patent Office, provides recognition for the skills of paralegals, IP professionals and patent administrators working with you on patent applications.
The first items published on the “New CMS” section includes an introduction and information on access, opt-outs, representatives and additionally a first set of FAQs.
On 2 July 2025, the Enlarged Board of Appeal (EBA) issued its decision in case G 1/23, clarifying the definition of “state of the art” under Article 54(2) EPC.
