Oxford Business Law Blog Publishes Article by Dave Kappos Examining Potential Benefits of the UK Joining Europe’s Unified Patent Court
July 30, 2025
On July 11, 2025, the Oxford Business Law Blog published an article by Cravath partner David J. Kappos entitled “Ten Reasons Why the UK Should Join Europe's Unified Patent Court.” The article examines the potential benefits of the United Kingdom joining the Unified Patent Court, outlining legal, economic and strategic outcomes including increased influence over European patent policy, reduced costs and complexity for UK patentees and enhanced support for innovation infrastructure.
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