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Opt-Out

2 articles on Opt-Out at the Unified Patent Court.

StrategyApril 15, 20258 min read

Opt-Out or Stay In? The Strategic Calculus Before the 2030 Sunset

More than 500,000 European patents are opted out of the UPC. Inside the Article 83 mechanics, the lock-in risk, and the calculus before the 2030 sunset.

Opt-Out Procedure

ExplainerFebruary 10, 20259 min read

How the Unified Patent Court Works: A Litigator's Guide to Divisions, Timelines & Outcomes

How does the UPC work? A litigator's guide to its divisions, the front-loaded ~12–14 month timeline, bifurcation, languages, opt-out and the pan-European injunction.

Procedure Forum Strategy Opt-Out