Author: Tilman Müller-Stoy
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UPC monthly report 06/2024
It’s finally summer now, but that doesn’t mean the UPC is going on vacation. The contrary is true. In June, we saw an increase in infringement actions of over 15%.
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UPC monthly report 04/2024
11 months into the UPC and the Court of First Instance has received a total number of 341 cases. English is for the first time UPC language number 1. This case load is impressive, in particular if one were to add the 33 appeals which were already filed with the Court of Appeals. No crystal…
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UPC monthly report 03/2024
It is fair to say that the UPC is continuing to build more and more momentum. We see a 17% increase in infringement actions compared to last month. Preliminary injunctions are up by as much as 29%. This is no surprise in light of the test for obtaining interim relief which has now been established…
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UPC monthly report 02/2024
When analyzing the UPC filing statistics of February 2024, two things become readily apparent: 1) New infringement actions and application for provisional measures (= preliminary injunctions) are coming in on a regular basis and a total of 274 cases are pending. The Munich Local Division is expanding its lead position. Currently, 36 infringement actions and…
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IP Quick Tip: First experiences at the UPC
The development of the recently established UPC is very exciting and still in its early stages. However, certain trends already seem to be robust. So, we have answers to these questions: How does the international panel of judges work? What should you prepare for the audio recorded oral hearings? Watch our latest IP Quick Tip,…
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LD Munich, 19 September 2023, decision and orders on preliminary measures, UPC_CFI_2/2023
Rule 206 RoP only defines formal requirements: The requirements of Rule 206 RoP only need to be formally presented. If any requirement is missing materially, this does not lead to inadmissibility of the request for provisional measures. The material assessement is governed by Rule 211.2 RoP. Rule 206.2(e) RoP does not apply to requests for…
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Untangling the UPC: What in-house patent experts need to know now
JUVE PATENT and BARDEHLE PAGENBERG invited in-house IP counsel and expert guests from selected tech firms to an informal in-house IP networking event. The Unified Patent Court opened for business on 1 June; 20 days in, we wanted to reflect on this historic milestone and explore what the future will bring. The first few months of…