Legal
Government u-turns on patent court referendum described as ‘disappointing’ and ‘shameful’
Government sources indicate that while a referendum will be held at a future date, it is unlikely to be held until the end of the year at the earliest
The government’s referendum on joining a new EU patent court has been deferred as expected.
The referendum was due to take place alongside the local and European elections in June, and would allow Ireland to join the EU’s Unified Patent Court (UPC).
The UPC would allow Irish businesses to defend or challenge patents on products in participating EU member states by taking one legal case, instead of having to apply separately in each country. The ...
