The Düsseldorf LD issued the first UPC decision on the merits (LD, Düsseldorf, Franz Kaldewei GmbH & Co. KG v. Bette GmbH & Co. KG, 3 July 2024, UPC_CFI_7/2023). This decision finds that in … [Read more...] about The first UPC decision on the merits is here
Milan goes live!
In another development emphasising the pan-European nature of the Unified Patent Court, a section of the Central Division commences activity in Milan today. It will hear cases in IPC Class (A) ("Human … [Read more...] about Milan goes live!
The USPTO’s Guidance on AI-Assisted Inventions
The USPTO is currently consulting on its Inventorship Guidance for AI-Assisted Inventions. Here are some reflections, having participated in an expert roundtable convened by the US Special Competitive … [Read more...] about The USPTO’s Guidance on AI-Assisted Inventions
The UPC – Out of Beta?
The UPC has almost been in operation for six months, having opened its doors on 1 June 2023. We don't think anyone can doubt there was some initial scepticism given there was no initial barrage of … [Read more...] about The UPC – Out of Beta?
The UPC: three months in
The UPC went "live" on 1 June 2023. After a flurry of activity on day one (with 19 cases reportedly having been filed), there has since been a trickle of further infringement and revocation actions. … [Read more...] about The UPC: three months in
Hallo, bonjour, ciao…hello? The language of proceedings before the UPC
Amidst the excitement around the UPC finally opening its doors yesterday, 1 June 2023, a somewhat more practical announcement has flown under the radar, yet is one that will be welcome news to many … [Read more...] about Hallo, bonjour, ciao…hello? The language of proceedings before the UPC