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16 June 2026 In the second of a series of interviews with women judges at the pan-European court, Ulrike Voß talks to Sarah Speight about her career, her views on the court so far, and how more women could be encouraged to join the judiciary.
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Despite efforts to harmonise, the Unified Patent Court’s local divisions and Court of Appeal have signalled a divergence over implementing the European Patent Convention—but does it matter? Chris Moore and Hsu Min Chung of HGF report.
Europe
Two years since the UPC opened its doors, various developments might influence the UK government to reassess its position, write Amanda Ebbutt and Paul England of Taylor Wessing.
Europe
Following the Unified Patent Court’s recent Meril v Edwards decision, Agathe Michel-de Cazotte & Ben Chapman of Carpmaels & Ransford examine the court’s treatment of obviousness to date.
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The UPC Court of Appeal’s approach to delivering a preliminary injunction in a glucose sensor dispute has far-reaching effects, as Wouter Pors of Bird & Bird explains.
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The court rejected the medical device company’s auxiliary requests and nixed patent in 17 territories although it seems receptive to these amendments in general, say Laura Orlando and Rachel Montagnon of Herbert Smith Freehills.
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A distinctive UPC approach to patent validity and revocations is emerging as the court shows its willingness to break new ground, say Emily Bottle and Sebastian Moore of HSF.
Europe
Signs show that an uptick of life sciences cases at the Unified Patent Court is likely, but does the court have capacity? Anna Leathley, Richard Newell & Sarah Mitchell of Carpmaels & Ransford explore.
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Well-resourced NPEs looking to play the injunction card are eyeing up the court—companies with European operations should prepare, say Tom Oliver and Jessica Rosethorn of Powell Gilbert.
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12 February 2026 The court has denied a German non-practising entity’s bid to secure unitary protection for a patent that it has asserted against Intel.
9 January 2026 Simon Wright says he will focus on engagement with in-house and SME members, as well as support the UK rejoining the UPC and more as he takes the reins at the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys.
6 January 2026 As Edwards secures another win against its rival, LSIPR talks to Siddharth Kusumakar—partner at Powell Gilbert and counsel for the winning party.
31 December 2025 As the Unified Patent Court continues in its third year, there are inevitable issues that continue to arise as it grows as a jurisdiction, writes Darren Smyth of EIP.
1 December 2025 The Paris Local Division says Merz ran out of time to stop Viatris' multiple sclerosis generic, clarifying the court’s urgency standards in the process.
4 November 2025 Growing clout, powerful remedies, and efficiency are making the UPC a game-changer in global litigation, according to LSPN Europe experts. Tom Phillips reports.
14 October 2025 Hoffmann Eitle has boosted its already impressive UPC team with the addition of a tech expert and new co-chair of the firm’s patent litigation group.
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