The European patent with unitary effect, also known as the unitary patent, is a European patent which benefits from unitary effect in the 17 participating member states of the European Union. Wikipedia
Came into force: 20 January 2013
Date made: 17 December 2012
Implementation date: 1 June 2023
Made under: Article 118 of the TFEU, and; Council Decision 2011/167/EU authorising enhanced cooperation
