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New edition of epi Information

June 27, 2025

We are pleased to announce that epi Information 02/2025 is now available on the epi website

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Decision G 1/24 on Claim Interpretation is out

June 20, 2025

The Enlarged Board of Appeal has issued its decision in case G 1/24 (“Heated aerosol”) on 18 June 2025, providing clarification on the interpretation of patent claims when assessing patentability.

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Unified Patent Court announces phased rollout of new Case Management System

June 17, 2025

The Unified Patent Court (UPC) announces that the implementation of its new Case Management System (CMS) will take place in two phases, a first phase in July 2025 on opt-out functionalities and representatives’ registrations and a second phase in September 2025 for all users.

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UPC PMAC public consultation on the PMAC arbitration rules - deadline 4 August 2025

June 16, 2025

The Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre (PMAC) of the UPC has now launched a public consultation on the Arbitration Rules for the PMAC.

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UPC PMAC public consultation on the PMAC mediation rules - deadline 21 July 2025

May 23, 2025

The Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre (PMAC) of the UPC has now launched a public consultation on the Mediation Rules for the PMAC.

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