Regulation (EU) No 1257/2012 Article 8

Licences of right

Article 8

1. The proprietor of a European patent with unitary effect may file a statement with the EPO to the effect that the proprietor is prepared to allow any person to use the invention as a licensee in return for appropriate consideration. 2. A licence obtained under this Regulation shall be treated as a contractual licence.

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Article 7: Treating a European patent with unitary effect as a national patent

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