With the unitary patent, only one application will be necessary to protect a patent in all EU countries, in contrast to the current situation where it has to be validated and accepted in each EU country in which the applicant would like to gain protection.
Ühtse patendi puhul on patendi kaitsmiseks kõikides ELi riikides vaja esitada vaid üks taotlus erinevalt praegusest olukorrast, kus patent tuleb kinnitada ja kiita heaks igas ELi liikmesriigis, kus taotleja soovib kaitset saada.