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20 January 2025NewsUnified Patent CourtLiz Hockley

IP Federation warns against ‘blanket ban’ on in-house counsel at UPC

UK trade association weighs in on Microsoft UPC appeal which deals with issue of representation | Former CIPA head says court should not “divide” European patent profession | SMEs could be forced to opt out patents due to counsel costs.

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