In Omnia v Sidel, the UPC Court of Appeal confirmed proceedings can be brought before a European patent is granted, reinforcing the need to file UPC opt-outs soon after publication.
A comparison of UPC and EPO jurisdiction, examining early UPC decisions on competence, long-arm jurisdiction, infringement, validity challenges and cross-border patent disputes.
Learn the key differences between EPO oppositions and UPC revocation actions, from filing windows and procedural timelines to costs, scope and strategic considerations when challenging European patents.
The Enlarged Board’s G 1/25 decision confirms description amendments are only needed where unresolved inconsistencies with the claims cause non-compliance with the EPC.
A recent UPC decision highlights the risks of delaying an opt out. Learn why early action may be essential to keep European patents outside UPC jurisdiction.
In Wonderland v Cybex, the UPC Düsseldorf Local Division adopted The Hague’s four-step approach to infringement by equivalence, marking a step towards greater UPC harmonisation.
The UPC’s PMAC has launched its Case Management System, enabling rapid, confidential ADR for patent disputes with global reach and new strategic options for litigants.
Boult’s UPC team, led by Matthew Spencer and James Legg, was recognised by a win in the Europe Impact Case of the Year and Rachel Conroy, the Head of our Trade Marks Team, was named UK Trademark Attorney of the Year.
The 2026 Unitary Patent Guidelines introduce refinements across nearly all sections, improving procedural clarity and legal detail as confidence grows in the UPC system.
A look back at four landmark 2025 UPC decisions shaping jurisdiction, description amendments, doctrine of equivalents and inventive step as 2026 developments unfold.
