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23.08.2024

The Irish Government wants ‘in’ but pending a delayed referendum, Ireland remains ‘out’. But is Ireland actually ‘in’ to some extent already? A recent decision by a Local Division of the UPC Court of First Instance certainly ‘shook it all about’ before that decision was firmly overruled by the UPC Court of Appeal.

23.04.2024

Delay to the Unitary Patent package in Ireland Just a few weeks after flooring the accelerator, the Irish government has slammed the brakes on the planned UPC referendum. The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment has confirmed that the referendum scheduled for June 2024 has been postponed indefinitely.

12.03.2024

Despite being an enthusiastic participant in the European Union, Ireland has sat on the sidelines of the EU’s Unified Patent Court (‘UPC’) project so far. But not for much longer – the Irish Government has announced that the necessary constitutional referendum will be held in June 2024 and that Ireland’s ratification of the UPC Agreement will be fast-tracked if the referendum passes.

05.12.2023

Sean Cummings joined the IP profession in 1986 after graduating with a degree in Engineering Science and Industrial Management. He qualified as a Chartered Patent Attorney and European Patent Attorney in 1992. Sean is also a Trade Mark Attorney qualified to act before the EU, UK and Irish Intellectual Property Offices, and a Professional Representative before the EU's new Unified Patent Court.

12.02.2021

Understanding Keltie's decision to open an Irish office.