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Second and final phase of UPC new CMS roll-out will take place on 23 September 2025

July 18, 2025

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.

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EPAC 2025 – support excellence in patent administration

July 10, 2025

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.

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UPC CMS – dedicated section on UPC web site on “New CMS” has now opened

July 07, 2025

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.

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EBA Rules in G1/23: Marketed Products Are Prior Art even if they cannot be “reproduced”

July 03, 2025

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.

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UPC CMS Phase 1- Roll Out 8 July 2025: CMS freeze 3 to 8 July 2025

July 02, 2025

Yesterday 1 July 2025 UPC announced that the first features of the new CMS will be live on Monday, 8 July 2025.

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