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Unitary Patent and National Patent: Does the Prohibition of Double Protection Still Apply?

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Dr. Dirk Franke

With the start of the Unitary Patent system on June 1, 2023, a practical question arises for many applicants: can I hold a national German patent for the same invention alongside a European patent with unitary effect (the “Unitary Patent”) … Continue reading →

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