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11 April 2024NewsPatentsMuireann Bolger

UPC’s ‘pro-transparency’ ruling welcomed—but does it go far enough?

Lawyers tell WIPR that “pro-transparency” decision still leaves “open questions” | Ruling doesn’t open the door to wide ranging requests for access to documents while legal proceedings are ongoing | Reaction from Freshfields, Powell Gilbert, Mathys & Squire.

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