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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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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.
Dispute between textile manufacturers hones in on court’s approach to damages and costs | Infringing act allegedly involves brief display of a machine at a trade show | Indian defendant says costs sum would ‘far exceed’ any damages.
Cameron Marshall, partner at Carpmaels, offers a behind-the-scenes snapshot of working a UPC case with tight deadlines and an unusual result, finds Sarah Speight.
Having been involved in more than 30 cases at the UPC, the Bardehle Pagenberg litigator tells Marisa Woutersen why success at the game-changing court is a team effort.
In this exclusive interview, the president of the appeals court reveals his thinking on transparency, bringing more countries on board, and the hidden delays in the EU Commission’s SEP plan.
Nokia says court found it acted fairly in negotiations with Amazon | Amazon says injunction will not affect existing customers and ‘wide selection’ of Fire TV devices still available.
As he sits down with WIPR for our UPC Leaders series, the founding partner of Bird & Bird’s Dutch office explores his recent victory for Edwards Lifesciences and active role at the court.
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