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27 June 2023PharmaMarisa Woutersen

UPC: Milan confirmed as third seat but Munich lands chemistry, minus SEPs

UPC Administrative Committee 'voted unanimously' to approve Milan | Court will hear patent cases related to “pharmaceutical, phytosanitary, agri-food and fashion” | Chemistry and metallurgy moving to Munich, excluding SEPs | 23 cases currently before the court.

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