Following the Düsseldorf Local Division (LD), the Paris LD issued the second UPC decision on the merits on 4 July 2024 (LD, Paris, Dexcom, Inc. v. Abbott et all., 4 July 2024, UPC_CFI_230/2023). Paris … [Read more...] about No revocation carve-out and related actions – 2nd UPC decision on the merits
The first UPC decision on the merits is here
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 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