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The UPC’s Court of First Instance confirms the EPO’s problem-and-solution approach as the main method for assessing inventive step, ensuring consistency and legal certainty across Europe.
The UPC now has confirmed authority over pre-UPCA infringements, even during opt-out periods. This landmark decision reshapes jurisdiction expectations.
Daryl Penny shares insights on EPO oppositions, UPC litigation, team strategy, and career advice from 23+ years in patents. A must-read for those navigating European IP law.
The UPC’s 7-year transitional period (2023–2030) allows opt-outs of “classical” European patents from UPC jurisdiction. After 2030, opt-out ends, UPC gains full control unless already opted out.
The Unified Patent Court (UPC) is still in its early days, but as engagement continues to increase across a wide range of
A recent decision from the Düsseldorf Division of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) has held that the Unified Patent Court has ‘long
The Unified Patent Court (UPC) has recently released its latest update on the case load of the Court* since it commenced operations
The first Unified Patent Court (UPC) decision (Plant-e v. Arkyne) discussing the doctrine of equivalents has recently published. In the decision, the
Summary In a decision dated 12 November 2024 the Court of Appeal (“CoA”) of the Unified Patent Court has clarified that Art.
On the 1 June 2023, the Unified Patent Court (UPC) opened its doors for business and some of the first customers were