UPC in the news: The court's most-read stories
The Unified Patent Court has seen many ups and downs during its creation, and WIPR has been there for the ride.
Here are some of the most-read stories on the court and the Unitary Patent from the last two years...
UPC releases contingency plan for hard copy opt-outs
Submission method in the event of CMS failure includes a USB stick and delivery to Luxembourg, plans which have “made people nervous” say lawyers.
Judge Florence Butin answers your pressing questions
As the Unified Patent Court draws closer, WIPR sits down with Florence Butin, the president of the Court of First Instance to explore burning issues faced by practitioners and rights owners.
UPC cities for central division seats confirmed
A trio of cities are announced following alleged difficulties in negotiations concerning one seat’s jurisdictional authority since Brexit.
Opt-outs and the UPC- now or never?
With two weeks to go until the launch of Europe’s Unified Patent Court, companies need to get their strategies in order before it’s too late, says Peter Scott.
Protective letters: a significant tool at the UPC?
Protective letters are a potentially valuable pre-emptive tool for businesses facing potential preliminary injunctions before the UPC, explain Campbell Forsyth and Nina O'Sullivan.
Why the UPC will be rewarding for US businesses
Pinsent Masons and Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox consider why the Unified Patent Court will make Europe a more attractive patent litigation venue.
UPC receives almost 200 opt-out requests
The first opt-out was filed just eight minutes after the case management system went live with certain sectors leading the way.
UPC postponement ‘the right thing to do’
The court’s new start date will help with testing critical IT systems but more will be needed to satisfy worried users, find Muireann Bolger and Sarah Speight.
CIPA’s Daniel Chew: ‘We must dispel UPC myths’
As he prepares to take up the reins at the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys, incoming president Daniel Chew explores his historic appointment, the Unified Patent Court, and the dangers of burn-out.
UPC’s Grabinski takes part in mock trial: how to watch
The trial streamed today live from Paris featured the president of the UPC Court of Appeal, Klaus Grabinski. Full details on how to register and view on demand.
Law firms unveil joint UPC ‘powerhouse’
The pair have combined to capitalise on ‘high stakes’ cases offered by the new patent court.
Unified Patent Court names judges
The flagship European patents court has appointed 34 legally qualified and 51 technical judges, led by the President of the Court of Appeal, Klaus Grabinski.
UPC: busy schedule is ‘deliberately ambitious’
As the UPC committee unveils its start date, concerns over judicial appointments, opt-out processes and the court’s case management systems remain.
How business can prepare for the Unified Patent Court
The new Unified Patent Court offers transformational opportunities for businesses in Europe. Emmanuel Gougé, Gina Bicknell and Sarah Taylor from Pinsent Masons explain what firms can do to prepare.
Austria’s ratification of the UPC protocol this week means final preparations for the pan-European court can begin.
German legislation for UPC ratification comes into force
The German legislation to ratify the UPC Agreement has come into force following the failure of interim injunction applications in two complaints that had previously blocked it.
UPC update: the roadblocks hampering the rollout
Despite various hurdles, the UPC and Unitary Patent project march on. But issues in Germany and Brexit could affect its start date and success, say Sebastian Fuchs, Schi-Hwa Chae and Tatiana Dolenko
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