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.
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The 2026 Unitary Patent Guidelines introduce refinements across nearly all sections, improving procedural clarity and legal detail as confidence grows in the UPC system.
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A look back at four landmark 2025 UPC decisions shaping jurisdiction, description amendments, doctrine of equivalents and inventive step as 2026 developments unfold.
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From 1 January 2026, the UPC has increased its court fees by around 33%, with an additional 10% increase for Court of Appeal value-based fees, reflecting inflation and operational needs.
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The UPC Court of Appeal has clarified its inventive step framework. We compare the UPC’s approach with the EPO’s Problem-Solution analysis, highlighting key similarities and differences.
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An analysis of how the EPO Boards of Appeal and the UPC Munich Local Division assessed inventive step for Sanofi’s cabazitaxel patent and why they reached opposite outcomes in parallel proceedings
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Boult represented Molecular Instruments (MI) before the Hague Local Division of the Unified Patent Court (UPC).
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The UPC Court of Appeal has validated Amgen’s PCSK9 antibody patent and clarified its inventive step and medical-use claim approach, bringing UPC practice closer to the EPO.
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With the UPC gaining traction, challengers now weigh EPO oppositions alongside UPC revocations. Parallel proceedings offer tactical advantages to pressure patentees and boost invalidation success.
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In Washtower v BEGA, the UPC applied the Plant-e equivalence test to grant a preliminary injunction, showing its willingness to find likely infringement beyond literal claim scope.
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The UPC’s competence over pending European patent applications remains unclear - but the impact on opt-outs could be significant. We explore risks, rules and practical takeaways for applicants.
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The UPC has been open for two years. We bust common myths and misconceptions about the Unified Patent Court and Unitary Patent system, with practical insights and updates from our experts.
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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.
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The UPC now has confirmed authority over pre-UPCA infringements, even during opt-out periods. This landmark decision reshapes jurisdiction expectations.
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The Unified Patent Court (UPC) has recently produced its first annual report, for 2024. The report provides an overview of the Court,
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The UPC ruling highlights the importance of timely action for provisional measures, stressing quick evidence gathering and adherence to procedural rules for patent claims.
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A recent decision of the Paris Local Division of the UPC has confirmed that where a defendant is domiciled in the EU
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When requesting unitary effect for a granted European patent, the request for unitary effect must also contain a translation of the European patent. In
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The Unified Patent Court (UPC) is still in its early days, but as engagement continues to increase across a wide range of
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Brief summary: For the purpose of overall procedural efficiency, the UPC’s Court of First Instance has granted an extension to the deadline
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A recent decision from the Düsseldorf Division of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) has held that the Unified Patent Court has ‘long
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The Unified Patent Court (UPC) has recently released its latest update on the case load of the Court* since it commenced operations
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The first Unified Patent Court (UPC) decision (Plant-e v. Arkyne) discussing the doctrine of equivalents has recently published. In the decision, the
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Summary In a decision dated 12 November 2024 the Court of Appeal (“CoA”) of the Unified Patent Court has clarified that Art.
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