UPC

Published on May 12, 2022 by Ailsa Carter

EU-based manufacturers and distributors wise to consider PI strategies in light of CJEU’s judgment

In a recent judgment (case C-44/21 (28 April 2022)), the Court of Justice of the EU issued a (fairly rare) ruling on the interpretation of the IP Enforcement Directive (2004/48), following a referral … [Read more...] about EU-based manufacturers and distributors wise to consider PI strategies in light of CJEU’s judgment

Published on April 4, 2022 by Gordon Harris and Alex Driver

Poll suggests that UPC opt-out rates may be high

We recently held a webinar entitled: “Are you prepared for the new Unified Patent Court System in Europe?” In the session Gordon Harris chaired a discussion with the following panelists: Michael … [Read more...] about Poll suggests that UPC opt-out rates may be high

Published on March 21, 2022 by Alex Driver and Seiko Hidaka

UPC Advisory Committee to predominantly consist of senior judges from across UPC countries

In our blog last month we reported on the inaugural meeting of the UPC Administrative Committee, during which members of the UPC Advisory Committee were appointed. The Advisory Committee will handle … [Read more...] about UPC Advisory Committee to predominantly consist of senior judges from across UPC countries

Published on February 25, 2022 by Alex Driver and Seiko Hidaka

Inaugural meeting of the UPC’s Administrative Committee marks an important step towards commencement of the UPC

The inaugural meeting of the Unified Patent Court's Administrative Committee (the Committee) took place on 22 February. Representatives from all Contracting Member States were present. It represents … [Read more...] about Inaugural meeting of the UPC’s Administrative Committee marks an important step towards commencement of the UPC

Published on February 24, 2022 by Gordon Harris and Arnie Francis

Will the UPC ban UK patent attorneys from representing clients before it?

It has always been assumed that patent attorneys working in the UK who were qualified as European Patent Attorneys under the European Patent Convention would have rights of audience before the Unified … [Read more...] about Will the UPC ban UK patent attorneys from representing clients before it?

Published on February 3, 2022 by Seiko Hidaka and Gordon Harris

A “must read” checklist to help prepare you for the commencement of the UPC

Any business, wherever in the world it might be, which owns a European Patent needs to wake up now and decide what it is going to do in response to the likely introduction of the Unified Patents Court … [Read more...] about A “must read” checklist to help prepare you for the commencement of the UPC

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