02.09.2024 On 1 September 2024, Romania became the 18th EU Member State to join the Unitary Patent system. The EPO reported on 29 August...

30.05.2024 Further to our update on 7 May 2024, the Milan Central Division is set to open on 26 June 2024 with Andrea Postiglione,...

This article was first published in Kluwer Patent Blog [May, 2024]. During the 12 months since the UPC first opened its doors for...

SES-imagotag v Hanshow The Munich Local Division recently addressed a significant issue concerning the interpretation of European patent...

26.09.2023 Two decisions regarding the transparency of proceedings at the Unified Patent Court (UPC) were handed down last week – both of...

The Unified Patent Court (UPC) has announced that 21 new technically qualified judges (TQJs) have been appointed and will take up their...

Introduction As the UPC system opens its doors, it may be important when forming a patent exploitation strategy to understand which law...

What are the advantages of different UPC Divisions? Introduction Within the framework for jurisdiction in the UPC, explained by Aida...

Introduction UPC appeals will be heard by the Court of Appeal, located in Luxembourg This article provides an overview of the key...

The Unified Patent Court (UPC) has today published Update on judicial appointments, describing changes to the list of appointed judges in...

13.06.2023 Following the news that Italy, France and Germany had agreed that Milan will become a section of the central division of the...

A quick intro to the UPC, plus where to find out more The UPC – a new patents court The Unified Patent Court (UPC) is a new court system...