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The Court of Appeal heard arguments over ‘airwrap’ hair stylers in Dyson v Dreame, which could have big implications for non-EU businesses with operations in Europe, finds Sarah Speight.
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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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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.
The lead counsel for Kizik is confident that his client’s patented technology will prevail over the world’s third largest shoe company, hears Sarah Speight.
ParTec files new 18-country injunction against world’s most valuable company | Lawsuit is firm’s second attempt at UPC to sue chip giant over crucial AI supercomputer tech | Parallel proceedings in US against Microsoft an attempt to tackle US’ “monopoly”.
UPC partially revokes Headwater patent in Germany and France | Court finds removal of key verification feature impermissible | Samsung entitled to recover hundreds of thousands in legal costs following dismissal of infringement claim.
After almost 30 years as head of IP at Bayer, Jörg Thomaier is to retire and is handing the baton to Dorian Immler. Speaking to Sarah Speight, the pair explain what makes a good IP strategy, why the UPC is largely “useless” without SPCs, and more.
Failure to pay costs seems pivotal in dismissal of Suinno’s action against Microsoft | Pair of decisions clarify guidelines for applying Rule 355 RoP at Court of First Instance | Follows court order forbidding Suinno’s representation by its own in-house counsel.
Powell Gilbert experts share insights on how the Unified Patent Court is taking shape after two years in operation, in this session from LSPN.
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