Judicial Coherence in the European Patent System: Lessons from the US and Japan

This book explores the judicial governance of the patent system in Europe and beyond, examining mechanisms for enhancing coherence. It looks at the challenges to judicial coherence after the establishment of a specialised patent court in Europe and highlights the various options explored for a centralised and specialised European patent court. The UPC Agreement is the most advanced proposal and is currently in its implementation phase. The book provides a comparative analysis of the US and Japanese patent systems and identifies potential improvements.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 17 June 2022
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd

This extensive book delves into the examination of the judicial governance of the patent system in Europe and beyond, while also exploring mechanisms to enhance coherence. In her research, Federica Baldan investigates the potential challenges to judicial coherence that may arise after the establishment of a specialised patent court in Europe.

The book sheds light on the diverse options that have been explored over the past decades in the quest for the creation of a centralised and specialised European patent court. Chapters provide a comprehensive review of the most developed proposals for such a court, analysing their impact on judicial coherence and identifying potential weaknesses and areas for improvement.

The UPC Agreement assumes a central role in this analysis, as it represents the most advanced proposal and is currently in its implementation phase. By conducting a comparative analysis of the US and Japanese patent systems and identifying potential areas for enhancements, this timely book offers valuable insights for scholars, students, and policymakers in the fields of IP law, governance, and political science.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800880061