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The Malta problem | UPC e12
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25 March 2026 | In today's episode of Insight epi, Tilman Pfrang and Bart van Wezenbeek discuss recent UPC developments, including a Court of Appeal decision on the so‑called Malta problem, confirming that certain older European patent applications cannot obtain unitary effect. The discussion also touches on the UPC’s growing body of case law emphasizing strict procedural discipline, tight deadlines, and the expectation that parties present complete arguments and evidence at an early stage of the proceedings.
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Host: Sam Pittis
Produced by WHS Learning
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