This is the first post of a quick tip series, which is intended to provide a view on the UPC between the overly optimistic perspective of its promoters and the mere collections of legal issues of its opponents.
After many years of delay, the UPC has regained its momentum and there seems little that could still prevent it from becoming a reality (which does not mean that there could not be new challenges coming up after start). An important difference from false promises of the past is that the inofficial waiting time of at least 7 years for fundamental changes in the EP patent system has now passed.