APTMA urges the Government to set a date for the UPC referendum as soon as possible.

The Government has announced plans to hold referendums on constitutional references to family and care in March 2024, but there is still no confirmed date for the UPC referendum. This referendum is needed for Ireland to join the other member states, who are already active parties to the Unified Patent Court (UPC) agreement, in shaping the court for their mutual economic benefit. APTMA urges the Government to set a date for the UPC referendum as soon as possible.

The earlier Ireland is part of the UPC, the better it will be for Ireland.