SAN ANTONIO – The Produce Marketing Association will launch a new tool on its website (www.pma.com) on June 17 to facilitate the transfer of brand-owner UPC numbers for packaged produce from suppliers ...

“Compared to U.S timelines, the UPC is comparable to the ITC, and it is often faster to obtain a final decision before the UPC than to obtain a first instance decision before the U.S. district courts.

“So far, UPC judges have demonstrated respect for EPO proceedings…but have been unafraid to decide validity independently on the record before them.” A European Patent Office (EPO) opposition is often ...