UPC Unpacked: Issue 4

16th July 2024 •

Discover UPC insights

Each month, our UPC experts delve into the Unified Patent Court, to unpack key insights from what’s been happening at the UPC, and share their findings.

Navigating jurisdictional issues to maximise strategy alternatives at the UPC

Under the spotlight: parallel revocation actions allowed; invalid opt-out ignored

Within its framework, the Unified Patent Court offers various options for initiating proceedings to challenge patents, whether as standalone claims or counterclaims. Some of these options may at first glance appear surprising.

In this article, James Ward examines three cases to pinpoint learnings that can inform your wider litigation at the UPC.

Read the article to find out more.

What’s the origin of infringement actions at the UPC?

A deep dive into the countries and technologies behind the numbers.

The UPC has got off to a flying start, attracting infringement actions from patent proprietors around the world.

Matthew Howell takes a look at where the claimants in UPC infringement actions are based, and the areas of technology they are protecting.

Read his article.

Security for costs: A whistle stop tour

What is it? Why might security be sought? And how is the UPC deciding applications?

In her short video, Sanjeet Plaha tells you all you need to know about security for costs.

She explains what it is, the Unified Patent Court’s rules and summarises some recent decisions from the Court on applications for security for costs.

Watch the video in full below.

On-demand webinar

Unpacking the UPC: Expert insights and lessons learnt

On 11 September our team of UPC experts shared their insights on the Unified Patent Court and practical tips they’ve gleaned through their own first hand experience of the Court.

UPC representatives Matthew Howell and Greg Ward, together with Jamie Rowlands, IP litigation specialist, discuss recurring themes they’ve identified from delving into decided cases and examining the approaches taken by the UPC, as well as lessons learnt from these cases and their own experiences.

The webinar was hosted by another member of our UPC team, solicitor Sanjeet Plaha.

Read the full details of the webinar and request the recording here.

Did you miss Issue 3 of UPC Unpacked?

Last month, our UPC experts shared these insights:

Preliminary injunction and themes emerging in the first 12 months
Reflections on the first year of the UP and UPC
How to get your European patents fit for UPC litigation

Read Issue 3

Need assistance?

This is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Should you require advice on this or any other Unified Patent Court related topic then please contact upc@hlk-ip.com or your usual HLK advisor.