Legal
Explainer: What are the pros and cons of Ireland joining the Unified Patent Court?
A referendum will be held on joining the EU court in June, with many lawyers and businesses claiming it will be a boost to the economy
In just two months, Irish voters will be asked to ratify a major legal reform on patents that has been more than a decade in the making.
The Unified Patent Court (UPC) establishes a common court for patents across participating EU member states and is designed to ensure that those litigating patent disputes can access a “one-stop-shop” system.
As a result of the agreement resulting in a transfer of judicial powers to the UPC, and ...
