In April 2011, the Commission tabled new proposals to create a European patent with unitary effect (or "unitary patent") in the framework of enhanced cooperation (IP/11/470) and (MEMO/11/240).
2011. aasta aprillis esitas komisjon uued ettepanekud luua tihendatud koostöö raames ühtne Euroopa patent („ühtne patendikaitse”) (IP/11/470) ja (MEMO/11/240).