The European Patent Convention for Foreign Practitioners

Managing patent portfolios and securing patent protection for global interests is multifaceted and requires local expertise. For 125 years, Hoffmann Eitle has been known for experience and quality in the protection of intellectual property in Europe. This handbook provides targeted guidance for practitioners interested in patent protection in Europe, including in-depth commentaries on basic patentability requirements, patent prosecution at the EPO, post-grant proceedings in Europe, and an introduction to the expected European Patent with Unitary Effect (EP-UE) and the Unified Patent Court (UPC).