Ekspertyza prawna na temat jednolitej ochrony patentowej w Unii Europejskiej z punktu widzenia Polski

The opinion is focused on the comparison of the existing model of patent protection resulting from Poland’s accession to the European Patent Convention with the an enhanced cooperation requirements in the area of a unitary patent protection system in the European Union, in relation to a Unified Patent Court. The author examines the effects of Poland’s accession to the UPS Agreement. She raises doubts about its conformity with Polish Constitution and the negative consequences for Polish citizens, such as limitation of access to courts, increase in costs of proceedings and impediment of defence against the charges.