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In the first of two decisions following appeals heard last week, the Court of Appeal overturned an injunction against Kodak in the UK and Germany, and provides “welcome clarity” to the UPC’s role and reach over European patents in non-UPC territories.
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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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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.
Tech giant triumphs in patent battle with Finnish NPE but fails to convince European officials that browser technology is protectable.
Experienced Ex-Hoffmann Eitle litigator who worked on Sanofi v Amgen joins firm’s growing UPC team in Germany.
Simon Wright says he will focus on engagement with in-house and SME members, as well as support the UK rejoining the UPC and more as he takes the reins at the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys.
As the Unified Patent Court continues in its third year, there are inevitable issues that continue to arise as it grows as a jurisdiction, writes Darren Smyth of EIP.
The US audio-visual firm claims that a leading laptop maker has infringed a standard-essential patent, in a filing that follows a separate landmark win against Roku.
Hoffmann Eitle has boosted its already impressive UPC team with the addition of a tech expert and new co-chair of the firm’s patent litigation group.
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