Overview of translation requirements for the unitary patent

One of the advantages of the unitary patent is a reduction in translation requirements. Below we will give an overview of the translations you may encounter when applying for a unitary patent.

Could you get a unitary patent from currently pending patent applications?

Will unitary effect also be available to existing patent applications currently pending at the EPO? A recent commenter raised this question, along with some good arguments why the answer ought to be 'No'.


I'm fairly certain however that existing patent applications will be able to benefit from the unitary patent option.