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One of the busiest representatives at the court, Müller counts a recent win for Philips as a particular highlight. He tells Sarah Speight about his experience of the UPC so far.
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The court rejected the medical device company’s auxiliary requests and nixed patent in 17 territories although it seems receptive to these amendments in general, say Laura Orlando and Rachel Montagnon of Herbert Smith Freehills
The highly effective discovery tools have been used prior to tradeshows—but this may change. Potential defendants must prepare, explain Pauline Debré, Gaëlle Bourout and Manon Surel of Linklaters
A distinctive UPC approach to patent validity and revocations is emerging as the court shows its willingness to break new ground, say Emily Bottle and Sebastian Moore of HSF.
In its first year, uptake of cases at the Unified Patent Court has surpassed most expectations. Darren Smyth of EIP delves into the facts and figures behind the headlines, with some surprising results.
Well-resourced NPEs looking to play the injunction card are eyeing up the court—companies with European operations should prepare, say Tom Oliver and Jessica Rosethorn of Powell Gilbert.
As the UPC Court of Appeal confirms that legal representation is required to request access to court documents, Nicholas Fox and Alex Robinson of Mathys & Squire explain why the court’s actions have not met expectations.
This year's developments may include a shift to English, a division in Ireland, and rulings from the Court of Appeal, predict Thomas Prock and Mike Gilbert of Marks & Clerk.m
Memories of votes against the Nice and Lisbon treaties play on the mind—can attorneys convince the public why it matters? Sarah Speight finds out more.
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UPC invalidates European patent, clearing Tesla of infringement claims | Court finds lack of novelty, leading to revocation in Germany | Decision marks Tesla’s second win over the subsidiary in a week.
WIPR explores the growing community, caseload and questions raised by the scene-changing court, explains Tom Phillips.
The Unified Patent Court’s first decisions from the first instance divisions have been made within weeks of the first anniversary of the UPC opening for litigation cases. Darren Smyth of EIP examines the details.
A vocal advocate of greater UPC transparency, Freshfields’ Christopher Stothers shares his views on the court’s journey so far, and why it is still so exciting.
Court grants access to test case documents after eight months | Mathys & Squire applied for access to challenge UPC's transparency | Firm says "significant concerns" remain about the court's commitment to transparency and open justice.
Preliminary injunction doesn't extend to Ireland because it has not ratified the UPC Treaty | Dispute between Abbott unit and SiBio Technology over continuous glucose monitoring devices | Injunction in favour of the US market leader now applies to three markets rather than four.
UPC and EPO sign a cooperation agreement to revamp the court’s case management system | Agreement aims to have a more efficient and user-friendly platform by mid-2025 | Despite initial court successes, the CMS faced significant criticism.
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