The Unitary Patent System: An Opportunity for Reform?

• Jurisdiction: European Union
• Year: 2021
• Author: Thomas Jaeger

Speaker

Thomas Jaeger is a Professor of European Law at the University of Vienna, boasting an impressive academic and professional career. He pursued studies in law, philosophy, and political sciences at the Universities of Vienna and Paris from 1995 to 2000. Subsequently, he earned an LL.M in European Law from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in 2001-2002. His career includes roles as an Assistant Researcher in European Law at the University of Salzburg and a Senior Research Fellow at the Max-Planck-Institute for Innovation and Competition in Munich.

He is a prolific author with numerous publications in civil law, intellectual property, and comparative law. Since 2016, he has held the Chair in European Law at the University of Vienna and serves as the Vice Head of the Department of European, International, and Comparative Law. In 2017, he was offered a Chair in European Law at Salzburg University, which he declined. Additionally, he was scheduled to be a Visiting Research Fellow at the Faculty of Law at Kyoto University in 2021.

Topic

In this e-presentation, captured just weeks before the momentous decision of the German Federal Constitutional Court, which ultimately resulted in the rejection of the second complaint against the Unified Patent Court (UPC), the eloquent speaker delves into a comprehensive critique of both the legality and functionality of the highly debated Unified Patent Court system. Armed with profound insights and thoughtful analysis, the speaker lays bare the potential shortcomings that have stirred controversy among legal experts and patent stakeholders alike.

With an air of authority and backed by extensive research, the speaker fearlessly dissects the intricacies of the Unified Patent Court's structure, pointing out potential loopholes that may impede its effective implementation under EU law. They raise poignant questions concerning the compatibility of the UPC with the established legal framework of the European Union, offering keen observations on how certain aspects may not align seamlessly with existing statutes and regulations.

In this thought-provoking presentation, the speaker pulls no punches as they propose an...