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Unitary patents now account for nearly a third of all European patents, but some major players in the tech and engineering industries are reluctant to engage with the new system.
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The CJEU’s decision provides another avenue to reap the known benefits of European courts, explain Bas Berghuis van Woortman and Ben Pleune.
Two years since the UPC opened its doors, various developments might influence the UK government to reassess its position, write Amanda Ebbutt and Paul England of Taylor Wessing.
With the Unified Patent Court gaining momentum, Andrew Thompson of EIP and Greg Corcoran emphasise the importance of a well-crafted patent strategy for semiconductor companies.
Rightsholders with EU-based operations should evaluate their supply chains and hedge against new vulnerabilities, say Michael Washbrook and Justyna Ostrowska-Krupa of Taylor Wessing.
The European court has been good for claimants—NPEs included. David Schmidt and Zachary Grinovich of Knobbe Martens track what’s happened so far.
The UPC Court of Appeal’s approach to delivering a preliminary injunction in a glucose sensor dispute has far-reaching effects, as Wouter Pors of Bird & Bird explains.
The CJEU’s landmark ruling sent shockwaves through the European patent community. Oscar Lamme and Abdelaziz Khatab of Simmons + Simmons provide their initial takeaways.
The Unified Patent Court’s recent landmark ruling has far-reaching consequences for European patent litigation, particularly in the UK post-Brexit, write Ravi Srinivasan and Thomas Compton of JA Kemp.
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Major team hire by premier European litigation firm | September opening adds to successful UPC practice | Hire is a ‘landmark’ moment says Penny Gilbert.
LSPN panellists from Mathys & Squire discuss recent developments affecting the EPO Boards of Appeal and decisions emerging from the newly-formed Unified Patent Court. The session examines the implications for pan-European patent strategy.
The new team, led by Justin Hill and Marie Jansson Heeks, is a ‘strategic investment’ as tech clients ‘try to make sense of a rapidly changing environment’.
The architect of an historic change in the way patent claims are interpreted explains what it means for AI drafting, and why more harmonisation may follow, reports Tom Phillips
Experts from The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard and McDermott Will & Emery share practical insights on navigating the Unified Patent Court in a cross-border context, in this session from LSPN.
Unified Patent Court announces new case management system this summer | Release will be in two phases, with first phase focusing on opt-out functionalities and representatives’ registration.
Hearing concludes in wireless tech case concerning portable chargers | Recent parallel proceedings saw Belkin hit with penalty fine over late filing of accounts | Upcoming decision will mark closure of case, though Philips has filed new action over more recent products.
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