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UK trade association weighs in on Microsoft UPC appeal which deals with issue of representation | Former CIPA head says court should not “divide” European patent profession | SMEs could be forced to opt out patents due to counsel costs.
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A recent ruling involving Novartis has major implications for determining jurisdiction, claim interpretation and imminent infringement, as Jan Phillip Rektorschek and Matthew Royle of Taylor Wessing explain.
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
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German company files suit against chipmaker at the UPC in Munich | Case marks chipmaker’s first major dispute at the pan-European court | Suit follows Nvidia’s emergence as the world’s most valuable company and Microsoft dispute in the US.
Mewburn Ellis partner and UPC representative Matthew Naylor offers advice to attorneys appearing before the court as well as insight on the ups and downs since its opening.
US firm doubles down in Europe with another big name recruit | Tech and life sciences litigation at the UPC a target | Powell will 'always be a friend of the firm’ says ex-colleague Penny Gilbert | Move ends speculation about Powell’s future after August resignation.
Value-for-money UPC is worth it say senior corporate IP leaders | Court offers alternative to costly US litigation | GSK corporate counsel says UPC offers “strategic plank” in Europe | Advantage goes to ‘whoever can access the CMS first’.
Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys annual congress takes place this week I Event will explore the impact of the UPC | UK firms that have concentrated on European patent applications and oppositions are 'in a really strong position’ says CIPA president.
UPC judges 'like to test you' says CIPA Congress panel | Experienced court players from HGF, Bardehle Pagenberg, Taylor Wessing share advice and anecdotes in Edinburgh | Clients ‘ask four things of the fledgling court’.
It has caused arguments, forced collaborations, and created new roles—is the Unified Patent Court behind the biggest shake-up of European patent firms ever? Muireann Bolger hears from lawyers at Vossius, EIP Amar, Kathar Augenstein, and others to find out.
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