Romania joins as 18th member state of the Unified Patent Court

UPC-News | 31.05.2024

Romania has officially joined the Unified Patent Court (UPC) system following the ratification of the Unified Patent Court Agreement (UPCA) on April 14, 2024. On May 31, 2024, Romania deposited its instrument of ratification with the General Secretariat of the Council of the European Union, completing the final step in the process.

As a result, Romania will become the 18th member state of the UPC on September 1, 2024.

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