Brussels has paved the way for a specialized European patent court to solve disputes in one instance and avoid multiple litigation cases in up to 28 different national courts. The European Commission yesterday (29 July) announced the legal framework for Europe-wide patent protection by updating EU rules on the jurisdiction of courts and recognition of judgments, the so-called Brussels I Regulation. The changes are intended to make it easier for companies and inventors to protect their patents. The Unified Patent Court will have specialized jurisdiction in patent disputes, with an aim to cut legal costs and speed up decisions in...