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14 May 2026VideosUnified Patent CourtZoe Butler, Powell Gilbert | Penny Gilbert, Powell Gilbert

WATCH: Latest developments from the UPC

Zoe Butler and Penny Gilbert, Partners at Powell Gilbert, review the latest developments coming out of the Unified Patent Court.The presentation assesses whether there is a noticeable uptick in life science litigation within the new venue, alongside efforts to clarify the legal tests used for assessing both infringement and validity. The speakers delve into the practicalities of preliminary injunctions and how they distinctly affect life sciences products.Developing concerns are also brought to the forefront, with a close look at the potential for long-arm claims and the evolving scope of the European Bolar exemption as the court's case law matures.

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