Tag: Lord Stevenson of Balmacara

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Stevenson of Balmacara on 2016-10-11.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government when the UK will ratify the Unified Patents Court Agreement.

Baroness Neville-Rolfe

The result of the referendum has given rise to a number of issues concerning the UK’s future involvement in a unified patent system. I cannot yet confirm whether the UK will ratify the agreement on a Unified Patent Court but we are actively looking at options, considering the legal and political context.

As I stated at the recent Competitiveness Council, I hope to be able to provide more information when the Council next meets at the end of November.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Stevenson of Balmacara on 2016-10-11.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they estimate that the UK Local Division and the London section of the Central Division of the Unified Patents Court premises in Aldgate Tower will be completed.

Baroness Neville-Rolfe

The building work at the premises at Aldgate Tower is now largely complete.

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Lord Stevenson of Balmacara on 2016-10-11.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they plan to implement the EU Trademarks Directive 015/2436.

Baroness Neville-Rolfe

Until exit negotiations are concluded, the UK remains a full member of the European Union and all the rights and obligations of EU membership remain in force.

During this period the Government will continue to negotiate, implement and apply EU legislation.