UPC: a French perspective
In a fundamental change to how European patents will be litigated in Europe, the Unified Patent Court (UPC) should soon have exclusive jurisdiction over European patent disputes and be able to issue remedies that are binding across almost the entire EU. In contrast, the current system provides for a central examination process at the European Patent Office (EPO) but still requires enforcement or litigation in each individual contracting member state. It is recalled that the upcoming unitary patent will in any case fall within the jurisdiction of the UPC.
