You, me & the UPC Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:56:42 -0400 https://www.bristowsupc.com/ en-gb © 2026 Bristows LLP yes d227ca51-251f-5c64-bb82-2b158356d65e Bristows LLP episodic false Bristows' patent litigation experts unpack key UPC decisions, explore their implications, and share practical strategies to help your business navigate the UPC with confidence.

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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) patents, upc, unified patent court, litigation Bristows LLP https://storage.buzzsprout.com/61r7ud56ha6x2jpkcy7actoyxut5?.jpg You, me & the UPC https://www.bristowsupc.com/ Case by Case | Court of Appeal reaffirms strict duty of candour in ex parte evidence orders Case by Case | Court of Appeal reaffirms strict duty of candour in ex parte evidence orders Chloe Dickson looks at the Court of Appeal decision to uphold the revocation of an order obtained ex parte by Ecovacs against Roborock for inspection of robot vacuum cleaners at a trade fair.

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]]> Chloe Dickson looks at the Court of Appeal decision to uphold the revocation of an order obtained ex parte by Ecovacs against Roborock for inspection of robot vacuum cleaners at a trade fair.

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-19025189 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0100 137 Case by Case 48 bonus false Case by Case | Private Transcripts of Oral Hearings Permissible Under r. 115 RoP Case by Case | Private Transcripts of Oral Hearings Permissible Under r. 115 RoP Lucy Sewter explores how the CoA overturned a decision of the Mannheim Local Division (LD) that had refused Amazon permission to produce a private transcript of an oral hearing in proceedings UPC_CFI_936/2025 between Amazon and InterDigital.

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]]> Lucy Sewter explores how the CoA overturned a decision of the Mannheim Local Division (LD) that had refused Amazon permission to produce a private transcript of an oral hearing in proceedings UPC_CFI_936/2025 between Amazon and InterDigital.

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-19025179 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100 229 Case by Case 47 bonus false Case by Case | Court of Appeal overturns Paris Local Division’s extension of UPC jurisdiction for foreign infringement allegations Case by Case | Court of Appeal overturns Paris Local Division’s extension of UPC jurisdiction for foreign infringement allegations On 13 March 2026, the Court of Appeal (CoA) has set aside the Paris Local Division’s (LD’s) decision (dated 27 November 2025) that had dismissed the preliminary objections and accepted jurisdiction over alleged infringements occurring in several non-UPC states between Keeex and several US and Irish based defendants.

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]]> On 13 March 2026, the Court of Appeal (CoA) has set aside the Paris Local Division’s (LD’s) decision (dated 27 November 2025) that had dismissed the preliminary objections and accepted jurisdiction over alleged infringements occurring in several non-UPC states between Keeex and several US and Irish based defendants.

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18988125 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100 186 Case by Case 46 bonus false Case by Case | Court of Appeal confirms that unprotected disclosures cannot later be made confidential and clarifies strict limits on confidentiality under r. 262 and 262A RoP Case by Case | Court of Appeal confirms that unprotected disclosures cannot later be made confidential and clarifies strict limits on confidentiality under r. 262 and 262A RoP Chloe Dickson talks you through a decision concerning EOFlow’s request for an order that certain information on the extent to which it had committed acts of infringement of Insulet’s patent be designated as confidential and withheld from public inspection.

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]]> Chloe Dickson talks you through a decision concerning EOFlow’s request for an order that certain information on the extent to which it had committed acts of infringement of Insulet’s patent be designated as confidential and withheld from public inspection.

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18988093 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100 111 Case by Case 45 bonus false Case by Case | Düsseldorf Local Division reinforces strict Huawei v ZTE sequencing in Dolby’s Opus SEP win Case by Case | Düsseldorf Local Division reinforces strict Huawei v ZTE sequencing in Dolby’s Opus SEP win Patrick Newlands looks at how the Düsseldorf Local Division’s (LD) application of the Huawei v ZTE factors has clarified how that LD of the UPC intends to approach the framework.

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]]> Patrick Newlands looks at how the Düsseldorf Local Division’s (LD) application of the Huawei v ZTE factors has clarified how that LD of the UPC intends to approach the framework.

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18943516 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100 188 Case by Case 44 bonus false Case by Case | Munich Local Division rejects limits to patent attorneys and experts in confidentiality club Case by Case | Munich Local Division rejects limits to patent attorneys and experts in confidentiality club On 24 February 2026, in UERAN v Xiaomi, the Munich Local Division (LD) corrected an unopposed clerical omission in its January confidentiality order by adding several missing paragraphs of the Statement of Defence. 

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]]> On 24 February 2026, in UERAN v Xiaomi, the Munich Local Division (LD) corrected an unopposed clerical omission in its January confidentiality order by adding several missing paragraphs of the Statement of Defence. 

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18943508 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0100 162 Case by Case 43 bonus false Case by Case | Court of Appeal refers questions to the CJEU to clarify the scope of long-arm jurisdiction Case by Case | Court of Appeal refers questions to the CJEU to clarify the scope of long-arm jurisdiction Eden Winlow covers the Court of Appeal's (CoA) first ever referral to the CJEU.

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]]> Eden Winlow covers the Court of Appeal's (CoA) first ever referral to the CJEU.

In which the CoA has sought clarity on the application of long-arm jurisdiction in situations involving non-EU defendants alleged to have infringed patents using the services of an EU-based intermediary, such as an authorised representative.

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18911416 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 323 Case by Case 41 bonus false Case by Case | Court of Appeal reaffirms requests for public access documents under r. 262.1(b) RoP Case by Case | Court of Appeal reaffirms requests for public access documents under r. 262.1(b) RoP On 24 February 2026, the CoA issued two decisions that reinforce the need for precise requests from third parties for public access under r. 62.1(b) RoP. 

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]]> On 24 February 2026, the CoA issued two decisions that reinforce the need for precise requests from third parties for public access under r. 62.1(b) RoP. 

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18911436 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 199 Case by Case 42 bonus false Case by Case | Munich Central Division confirms patent validity in display glass composition dispute Case by Case | Munich Central Division confirms patent validity in display glass composition dispute On 24 February 2026, the Munich Central Division dismissed TCL’s revocation action against Corning’s patent concerning methods for producing alkali free glass for display substrates. These glass sheets are used in Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display (AMLCD) applications.

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]]> On 24 February 2026, the Munich Central Division dismissed TCL’s revocation action against Corning’s patent concerning methods for producing alkali free glass for display substrates. These glass sheets are used in Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display (AMLCD) applications.

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18875514 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 367 Case by Case 40 bonus false Case by Case | UK High Court and UPC Mannheim Local Division issue divergent rulings in Amazon–InterDigital FRAND Dispute Case by Case | UK High Court and UPC Mannheim Local Division issue divergent rulings in Amazon–InterDigital FRAND Dispute Sam Harvey takes a look at two decisions issued by the UK Court and the UPC’s Mannheim LD in the ongoing multi-jurisdictional dispute between Amazon and InterDigital over the terms of a RAND licence to InterDigital’s SEP video codec portfolio.

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]]> Sam Harvey takes a look at two decisions issued by the UK Court and the UPC’s Mannheim LD in the ongoing multi-jurisdictional dispute between Amazon and InterDigital over the terms of a RAND licence to InterDigital’s SEP video codec portfolio.

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18875500 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 402 Case by Case 39 bonus false Case by Case | Court of Appeal rules on both validity and infringement without remitting the case to the Local Division Case by Case | Court of Appeal rules on both validity and infringement without remitting the case to the Local Division Fariha Chowdhury looks at the Court of Appeals decision in Rematec GmbH & Co. KG v Europe Forestry B.V., reinstating European patent EP 2 548 648 and overturning the Mannheim LD’s earlier revocation.

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]]> Fariha Chowdhury looks at the Court of Appeals decision in Rematec GmbH & Co. KG v Europe Forestry B.V., reinstating European patent EP 2 548 648 and overturning the Mannheim LD’s earlier revocation.

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18834866 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 228 Case by Case 38 full false Case by Case | Court of Appeal refuses to stay revocation appeal pending EPO Opposition Case by Case | Court of Appeal refuses to stay revocation appeal pending EPO Opposition Labrador initiated proceedings on 12 June 2024 by filing an infringement action against certain bioMérieux entities before the Düsseldorf LD. In response, bioMérieux UK filed a revocation action before the Milan Central Division (CD) on 30 August 2024, while other entities lodged a counterclaim for revocation within the Düsseldorf infringement proceedings.

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]]> Labrador initiated proceedings on 12 June 2024 by filing an infringement action against certain bioMérieux entities before the Düsseldorf LD. In response, bioMérieux UK filed a revocation action before the Milan Central Division (CD) on 30 August 2024, while other entities lodged a counterclaim for revocation within the Düsseldorf infringement proceedings.

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18834849 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 180 Case by Case 37 bonus false Case by Case | Court of Appeal confirms no unitary effect without full participating state designation Case by Case | Court of Appeal confirms no unitary effect without full participating state designation On 9 February 2026, the Court of Appeal (CoA) dismissed an appeal from Papst Licensing GmBH & Co. KG (Papst) against a decision of the European Patent Office (EPO) rejecting Papst’s application for unitary effect. 

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]]> On 9 February 2026, the Court of Appeal (CoA) dismissed an appeal from Papst Licensing GmBH & Co. KG (Papst) against a decision of the European Patent Office (EPO) rejecting Papst’s application for unitary effect. 

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18794957 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 150 Case by Case 36 bonus false Case by Case | Paris Central Division finds subsidiary is not the “same party” as its parent company and can start separate proceedings Case by Case | Paris Central Division finds subsidiary is not the “same party” as its parent company and can start separate proceedings Milly Wickson takes a look at the decision in which the Paris CD held that ALD France S.A.S. is entitled to bring revocation proceedings against Nanoval’s patent EP 3 083 107 B1, notwithstanding the parallel infringement and revocation actions involving ALD’s German parent company and Nanoval before the Munich LD.  Listen now!

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]]> Milly Wickson takes a look at the decision in which the Paris CD held that ALD France S.A.S. is entitled to bring revocation proceedings against Nanoval’s patent EP 3 083 107 B1, notwithstanding the parallel infringement and revocation actions involving ALD’s German parent company and Nanoval before the Munich LD.  Listen now!

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18794946 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 146 Case by Case 35 bonus false Case by Case | Court of Appeal upholds revoking of Saisie Order and Clarifies Limits on Amended Requests Under r. 222.2 RoP Case by Case | Court of Appeal upholds revoking of Saisie Order and Clarifies Limits on Amended Requests Under r. 222.2 RoP The Court of Appeal (CoA) recently dismissed Centripetal’s appeal against the Mannheim LD’s decision (following a request for review) to revoke an earlier saisie order, on the basis that Centripetal’s request was inadmissible. 

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]]> The Court of Appeal (CoA) recently dismissed Centripetal’s appeal against the Mannheim LD’s decision (following a request for review) to revoke an earlier saisie order, on the basis that Centripetal’s request was inadmissible. 

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18760113 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 94 Case by Case 34 bonus false Case by Case | Paris Local Division Orders Henkel to Disclose Technical Data Sheets in Bostik Infringement Action Case by Case | Paris Local Division Orders Henkel to Disclose Technical Data Sheets in Bostik Infringement Action On 4 February 2026, the Paris LD granted Bostik’s request that Henkel (the alleged infringer) produce evidence under Art. 59 UCPA and r. 190 RoP. The request was for current data sheets for certain of Henkel’s Loctite Liofol branded flexible laminate packaging products.

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]]> On 4 February 2026, the Paris LD granted Bostik’s request that Henkel (the alleged infringer) produce evidence under Art. 59 UCPA and r. 190 RoP. The request was for current data sheets for certain of Henkel’s Loctite Liofol branded flexible laminate packaging products.

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18760111 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 138 Case by Case 33 bonus false Case by case | Court of Appeal clarifies requirements for confidentiality Case by case | Court of Appeal clarifies requirements for confidentiality Luke Norton explores the Court of Appeals decision, handed down on 29 January 2026, addressing confidentiality and r. 262A RoP in the dispute between EOFlow and Insulet. 

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]]> Luke Norton explores the Court of Appeals decision, handed down on 29 January 2026, addressing confidentiality and r. 262A RoP in the dispute between EOFlow and Insulet. 

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18711979 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 68 Case by Case 32 bonus false Case by case | Hague Local Division grants Abbott Preliminary Injunctions, extending long arm jurisdiction to non-EU countries. Case by case | Hague Local Division grants Abbott Preliminary Injunctions, extending long arm jurisdiction to non-EU countries. On 6 February 2026, The Hague Local Division (LD) granted Abbott provisional injunctions in relation to two of its Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) patents, EP 3 960 072 (the insertion device patent) (EP 072) and EP 2 720 610 (the stacked sensor patent) (EP 610).

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]]> On 6 February 2026, The Hague Local Division (LD) granted Abbott provisional injunctions in relation to two of its Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) patents, EP 3 960 072 (the insertion device patent) (EP 072) and EP 2 720 610 (the stacked sensor patent) (EP 610).

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18712009 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 201 31 full false Case by case | Munich LD orders security for costs against Taiwanese claimant in ASUS v OPPO Case by case | Munich LD orders security for costs against Taiwanese claimant in ASUS v OPPO On 12 December 2025, the Munich LD ordered ASUS Technology Licensing Inc. (ASUS) to provide security for costs in the amount of EUR 200,000 following an application by the defendants, including Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp. Ltd (OPPO), under r. 158.1 RoP. 

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]]> On 12 December 2025, the Munich LD ordered ASUS Technology Licensing Inc. (ASUS) to provide security for costs in the amount of EUR 200,000 following an application by the defendants, including Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp. Ltd (OPPO), under r. 158.1 RoP. 

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18674299 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 185 Case by Case 30 bonus false Case by case | Düsseldorf Local Division dismisses Ona Patents SL’s infringement action against Google Case by case | Düsseldorf Local Division dismisses Ona Patents SL’s infringement action against Google Rebekka Thomas talks you through the Düsseldorf Local Division's (LD) decision dismissing Ona Patents SL’s (Ona) infringement action against Google Ireland Limited and Google Commerce Limited (together, Google) while simultaneously upholding the patent’s validity by dismissing Google’s counterclaim for revocation.

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]]> Rebekka Thomas talks you through the Düsseldorf Local Division's (LD) decision dismissing Ona Patents SL’s (Ona) infringement action against Google Ireland Limited and Google Commerce Limited (together, Google) while simultaneously upholding the patent’s validity by dismissing Google’s counterclaim for revocation.

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18674291 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 145 Case by Case 29 bonus false Case by case | Munich LD grants Reestablishment over ambiguous R. 151 Obligation Case by case | Munich LD grants Reestablishment over ambiguous R. 151 Obligation On 13 January 2026, the Munich LD granted Heraeus Reestablishment of Rights (RoR) after it missed the r. 151 deadline to apply for a cost decision, determining that the failure resulted from an excusable legal misjudgment in an unclear area of procedural law.

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]]> On 13 January 2026, the Munich LD granted Heraeus Reestablishment of Rights (RoR) after it missed the r. 151 deadline to apply for a cost decision, determining that the failure resulted from an excusable legal misjudgment in an unclear area of procedural law.

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18647784 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 136 Case by Case 28 bonus false Case by case | Paris Local Division declines jurisdiction to rule on infringement of the Swiss national patent Case by case | Paris Local Division declines jurisdiction to rule on infringement of the Swiss national patent Milly Wickson explores a decision handed down on 16 January 2026, where the LD upheld IMC Creations’ (IMC) patent as valid in amended form and infringed by Mul-T-Lock’s MVP1000 padlock in the UPC territory, but not in Switzerland.

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]]> Milly Wickson explores a decision handed down on 16 January 2026, where the LD upheld IMC Creations’ (IMC) patent as valid in amended form and infringed by Mul-T-Lock’s MVP1000 padlock in the UPC territory, but not in Switzerland.

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18647767 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 245 Case by Case 27 bonus false Case by case | Paris Central Division rejects inadmissible Auxiliary Requests in Microsoft v Suinno. Case by case | Paris Central Division rejects inadmissible Auxiliary Requests in Microsoft v Suinno. In the dispute between Microsoft Corporation and Suinno Mobile & AI Technologies Licensing Oy, the admissibility and handling of auxiliary requests to amend the patent became the central issue after the patent as granted was found invalid for added subject-matter.

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]]> In the dispute between Microsoft Corporation and Suinno Mobile & AI Technologies Licensing Oy, the admissibility and handling of auxiliary requests to amend the patent became the central issue after the patent as granted was found invalid for added subject-matter.

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18592934 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 271 Case by Case 26 full false Case by case | Medical Devices must align with Professional Standards to Constitute Patent Infringement. Case by case | Medical Devices must align with Professional Standards to Constitute Patent Infringement. On 13 January 2026, the Munich LD dismissed Emboline's infringement action against AorticLab with respect to its embolic protection medical device. Kate O'Sullivan explores the decision in this episode.

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]]> On 13 January 2026, the Munich LD dismissed Emboline's infringement action against AorticLab with respect to its embolic protection medical device. Kate O'Sullivan explores the decision in this episode.

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18592910 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 225 Case by Case 25 full false Case by case | Local Division maintains Anti-Interim Licence Injunction and clarifies that final RAND relief in the UK could be in breach of the injunction. The Court of Appeal declines to suspend its effect. Case by case | Local Division maintains Anti-Interim Licence Injunction and clarifies that final RAND relief in the UK could be in breach of the injunction. The Court of Appeal declines to suspend its effect. By its order dated 22 December 2025 the Mannheim Local Division (LD) continued the Anti-Interim Licence Injunction (AILI) in the InterDigital v Amazon proceedings. Nadine Bleach explains all in this episode.

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]]> By its order dated 22 December 2025 the Mannheim Local Division (LD) continued the Anti-Interim Licence Injunction (AILI) in the InterDigital v Amazon proceedings. Nadine Bleach explains all in this episode.

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18557369 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 275 Case by Case 24 full false Case by case | Court of Appeal gives guidance on language changes on the grounds of "fairness". Case by case | Court of Appeal gives guidance on language changes on the grounds of "fairness". Luke Norton guides you through UERAN v Xiaomi and the request to change the language of proceedings to the language of the patent in suit (English) on grounds of fairness under Art. 49(5) UPCA.

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]]> Luke Norton guides you through UERAN v Xiaomi and the request to change the language of proceedings to the language of the patent in suit (English) on grounds of fairness under Art. 49(5) UPCA.

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18557344 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 51 Case by Case 23 full false Case by case | Court of Appeal rejects Vivo’s request to stay first instance proceedings pending a preliminary objection decision. Case by case | Court of Appeal rejects Vivo’s request to stay first instance proceedings pending a preliminary objection decision. Patrick Newlands walks you through the Court of Appeal's decision to reject an application to stay proceedings under r. 21.2 RoP, specifically relating to staying deadlines.

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]]> Patrick Newlands walks you through the Court of Appeal's decision to reject an application to stay proceedings under r. 21.2 RoP, specifically relating to staying deadlines.

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18518189 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 93 Case by Case 22 bonus false Case by case | Alignment on the test for inventive step from the Court of Appeal. Case by case | Alignment on the test for inventive step from the Court of Appeal. Kate O’Sullivan explores the Court of Appeal's decision in the Meril v Edwards Lifesciences appeal concerning Edwards’ patent to prosthetic heart valves.

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]]> Kate O’Sullivan explores the Court of Appeal's decision in the Meril v Edwards Lifesciences appeal concerning Edwards’ patent to prosthetic heart valves.

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18518181 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 299 Case by Case 21 bonus false Case by case | The Hague Local Division dismisses infringement claim against Molecular Instruments’ HCR Products Case by case | The Hague Local Division dismisses infringement claim against Molecular Instruments’ HCR Products On 18 November 2025, The Hague Local Division (LD) held that two European patents owned by Advanced Cell Diagnostics, Inc. (ACD) were valid but not infringed by the defendant, Molecular Instruments, Inc. ACD’s patents. Maria Ryan goes into the details of this decision in this episode. Listen now!

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]]> On 18 November 2025, The Hague Local Division (LD) held that two European patents owned by Advanced Cell Diagnostics, Inc. (ACD) were valid but not infringed by the defendant, Molecular Instruments, Inc. ACD’s patents. Maria Ryan goes into the details of this decision in this episode. Listen now!

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18479534 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 237 Case by Case 20 full false Case by case | Munich Local Division Refuses Preliminary Injunction Due to Considerable Doubts about Validity Case by case | Munich Local Division Refuses Preliminary Injunction Due to Considerable Doubts about Validity On 17 October 2025, the Munich Local Division (LD) dismissed Onward Medical N.V.’s application for a Preliminary Injunction (PI) against Niche Biomedical Inc. (trading as ANEUVO). Fariha Chowdhury explains all in this episode.

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]]> On 17 October 2025, the Munich Local Division (LD) dismissed Onward Medical N.V.’s application for a Preliminary Injunction (PI) against Niche Biomedical Inc. (trading as ANEUVO). Fariha Chowdhury explains all in this episode.

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18479528 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 168 Case by Case 19 bonus false Case by case | Paris Central Division Rejects Joinder Application Under r. 340.1 and Maintains Separate Proceedings for Both Infringement and Revocation Case by case | Paris Central Division Rejects Joinder Application Under r. 340.1 and Maintains Separate Proceedings for Both Infringement and Revocation Belparts Group N.V. (Belparts) sought, under r.340.1 RoP, to consolidate infringement and revocation actions pending before the Munich Local Division (LD) and Paris Central Division (CD) relating to the same patent. Nicholas Round explains all in this episode.

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]]> Belparts Group N.V. (Belparts) sought, under r.340.1 RoP, to consolidate infringement and revocation actions pending before the Munich Local Division (LD) and Paris Central Division (CD) relating to the same patent. Nicholas Round explains all in this episode.

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18384578 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000 135 Case by Case 18 full false Case by case | Court of Appeal Upholds First Instance Decision Ruling on Inadmissible Broadening Case by case | Court of Appeal Upholds First Instance Decision Ruling on Inadmissible Broadening On 5 November 2025, the Court of Appeal rejected an appeal by Seoul Viosys Co Ltd (Viosys) against the decision of the Düsseldorf Local Division (LD) revoking its EP 3 223 320 patent for inadmissible broadening. Nischay Mall dives into the details in this episode. Check it out now!

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]]> On 5 November 2025, the Court of Appeal rejected an appeal by Seoul Viosys Co Ltd (Viosys) against the decision of the Düsseldorf Local Division (LD) revoking its EP 3 223 320 patent for inadmissible broadening. Nischay Mall dives into the details in this episode. Check it out now!

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18384492 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000 251 Case by Case 17 bonus false Case by case | Court of Appeal Clarifies Claim Construction: Undisclosed Experimental Data Irrelevant Case by case | Court of Appeal Clarifies Claim Construction: Undisclosed Experimental Data Irrelevant STEROS had obtained provisional measures against OTEC from the Hamburg Local Division, Court of First Instance (CFI), alleging infringement of EP 4 249 647. The patent relates to an electrolytic medium used in electropolishing. Nicholas Round explains all in this episode.

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]]> STEROS had obtained provisional measures against OTEC from the Hamburg Local Division, Court of First Instance (CFI), alleging infringement of EP 4 249 647. The patent relates to an electrolytic medium used in electropolishing. Nicholas Round explains all in this episode.

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18337087 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 157 Case by Case 16 bonus false Case by case | Court of Appeal Affirms No Automatic Suspensive Effect for Information Orders Case by case | Court of Appeal Affirms No Automatic Suspensive Effect for Information Orders Nischay Mall explores the Court of Appeals decision rejecting an application by Black Sheep Retail Products BV (Black Sheep) for suspensive effect of the first-instance decision requiring it to disclose information to HL Display AB (HL) to assist in calculating damages.

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]]> Nischay Mall explores the Court of Appeals decision rejecting an application by Black Sheep Retail Products BV (Black Sheep) for suspensive effect of the first-instance decision requiring it to disclose information to HL Display AB (HL) to assist in calculating damages.

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18337062 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 154 Case by Case 15 bonus false Case by case | Milan Central Division Upholds Labrador Diagnostics Patent in Amended Form After bioMérieux Challenge Case by case | Milan Central Division Upholds Labrador Diagnostics Patent in Amended Form After bioMérieux Challenge The Milan Central Division gave its decision on the consolidated revocation actions brought by bioMérieux against Labrador Diagnostics in relation to a patent claiming an instrument for detecting a biological analyte. Ben Reeves dives into the details in this episode. Listen now!

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]]> The Milan Central Division gave its decision on the consolidated revocation actions brought by bioMérieux against Labrador Diagnostics in relation to a patent claiming an instrument for detecting a biological analyte. Ben Reeves dives into the details in this episode. Listen now!

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18299119 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 167 Case by Case 14 full false Case by case | The Hague LD rejects Abbott’s application for a Preliminary Injunction Case by case | The Hague LD rejects Abbott’s application for a Preliminary Injunction Rachael Cartwright talks you through the Hague LD's decision in Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.’s application for provisional measures against Sinocare Inc. and A. Menarini Diagnostics s.r.l. relating to displays for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems. Read more here.

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]]> Rachael Cartwright talks you through the Hague LD's decision in Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.’s application for provisional measures against Sinocare Inc. and A. Menarini Diagnostics s.r.l. relating to displays for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems. Read more here.

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18299094 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 296 Case by Case 13 bonus false Case by case | The Hague Local Division issues Decision by Default Judgment granting Amycel a Permanent Injunction Case by case | The Hague Local Division issues Decision by Default Judgment granting Amycel a Permanent Injunction Rachael Cartwright explores The Hague Local Division's (LD)decision by default judgment in an infringement action after the defendant failed to file its Statement of Defence by the deadline in this episode. 

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]]> Rachael Cartwright explores The Hague Local Division's (LD)decision by default judgment in an infringement action after the defendant failed to file its Statement of Defence by the deadline in this episode. 

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18266162 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000 244 Case by Case 12 bonus false Case by case | Court of Appeal Clarifies Penalty Rule in Kodak v. Fujifilm Case by case | Court of Appeal Clarifies Penalty Rule in Kodak v. Fujifilm On  14 October 2025, the UPC Court of Appeal addressed an appeal by Kodak against penalty orders issued by the Mannheim Local Division in an infringement action brought by Fujifilm concerning EP 3 511 174. Luke Norton gives details in this episode. Tune in! 

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]]> On  14 October 2025, the UPC Court of Appeal addressed an appeal by Kodak against penalty orders issued by the Mannheim Local Division in an infringement action brought by Fujifilm concerning EP 3 511 174. Luke Norton gives details in this episode. Tune in! 

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18266160 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000 113 Case by Case 11 bonus false Case by case | Paris Central Division finds further Edwards patent valid and infringed Case by case | Paris Central Division finds further Edwards patent valid and infringed The Paris Central Division has dismissed a revocation action brought by Meril Life Sciences against EP 4 141 181 (the Patent) owned by Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, but upheld Edwards’ counterclaim that the Patent was infringed by Meril’s ‘Octacor’ and ‘Octapro’ systems. 

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]]> The Paris Central Division has dismissed a revocation action brought by Meril Life Sciences against EP 4 141 181 (the Patent) owned by Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, but upheld Edwards’ counterclaim that the Patent was infringed by Meril’s ‘Octacor’ and ‘Octapro’ systems. 

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18224863 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 146 Case by Case 10 bonus false Case by case | Court of Appeal Upholds UPC's Compatibility with EU Law and Judicial Structure Case by case | Court of Appeal Upholds UPC's Compatibility with EU Law and Judicial Structure Hannah Rigby explores the UPC Court of Appeal's decision to reject an appeal filed by Roku International B.V and Roku, Inc (Roku) against several orders issued by the Munich Local Division. Read more UPC case insights here.

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]]> Hannah Rigby explores the UPC Court of Appeal's decision to reject an appeal filed by Roku International B.V and Roku, Inc (Roku) against several orders issued by the Munich Local Division. Read more UPC case insights here.

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18224829 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 388 Case by Case 9 bonus false Case by case | Occlutech obtains preliminary injunction against Lepu Case by case | Occlutech obtains preliminary injunction against Lepu Ben Reeves talks you through the Hamburg Local Division's decision to grant a Preliminary Injunction (PI) in Occlutech v Lepu based on Occlutech's patent for a braided occlusion device, EP 2 387 951. Of particular interest are the Court’s findings on imminent infringement, urgency and the balance of interests between the parties. Read more here.

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]]> Ben Reeves talks you through the Hamburg Local Division's decision to grant a Preliminary Injunction (PI) in Occlutech v Lepu based on Occlutech's patent for a braided occlusion device, EP 2 387 951. Of particular interest are the Court’s findings on imminent infringement, urgency and the balance of interests between the parties. Read more here.

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18186053 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 190 Case by Case 8 bonus false Case by case | UPC grants permanent long arm injunction Case by case | UPC grants permanent long arm injunction The Local Division of the Hague upheld the validity of HL Display AB's patent for shelf dividers and found Black Sheep Retail Products B.V. (BSRP) had directly and indirectly infringed the patent. Ben Reeves explains all in today's episode. Listen now! You can also read more about this and other recent cases here.

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]]> The Local Division of the Hague upheld the validity of HL Display AB's patent for shelf dividers and found Black Sheep Retail Products B.V. (BSRP) had directly and indirectly infringed the patent. Ben Reeves explains all in today's episode. Listen now! You can also read more about this and other recent cases here.

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18186016 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000 195 Case by Case 7 bonus false Case by case | Court of Appeal admits Apple’s intervention in confidentiality appeal Case by case | Court of Appeal admits Apple’s intervention in confidentiality appeal In this episode, Naoise Gaffney looks at the Court of Appeal's decision to grant Apple's application to intervene in Sun Patent Trust’s appeal against a confidentiality order issued by the Paris Local Division (LD). Read more by clicking here.

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]]> In this episode, Naoise Gaffney looks at the Court of Appeal's decision to grant Apple's application to intervene in Sun Patent Trust’s appeal against a confidentiality order issued by the Paris Local Division (LD). Read more by clicking here.

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18145117 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000 149 Case by Case 6 bonus false Case by case | The UPC grants first anti-interim-license injunctions Case by case | The UPC grants first anti-interim-license injunctions Maria Ryan looks at InterDigital's ex parte provisional measures against Amazon granted by the Mannheim Local Division, designed to protect InterDigital’s ability to pursue infringement actions before the UPC in today's episode. You can read more on this here.

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]]> Maria Ryan looks at InterDigital's ex parte provisional measures against Amazon granted by the Mannheim Local Division, designed to protect InterDigital’s ability to pursue infringement actions before the UPC in today's episode. You can read more on this here.

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18145079 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000 90 Case by Case 5 bonus false Case by case | Düsseldorf LD grants ex parte “saisie” order for trade fair. Case by case | Düsseldorf LD grants ex parte “saisie” order for trade fair. Naoise Gaffney takes you through the ex parte order under Art. 60 UPCA in respect of a machine being exhibited at the EMO Hannover trade fair granted by the Düsseldorf LD on 22 September 2025. Discover more here.

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]]> Naoise Gaffney takes you through the ex parte order under Art. 60 UPCA in respect of a machine being exhibited at the EMO Hannover trade fair granted by the Düsseldorf LD on 22 September 2025. Discover more here.

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18105745 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 206 Case by Case 4 bonus false Case by case | UPC Court of Appeal revokes Seoul Viosys patent Case by case | UPC Court of Appeal revokes Seoul Viosys patent In this episode, Maria Ryan discussed the UPC Court of Appeal's decision on the validity of a patent held by Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd. (Viosys) relating to improving the current spread and light output of flip-chip type LEDs. You can read more here.

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]]> In this episode, Maria Ryan discussed the UPC Court of Appeal's decision on the validity of a patent held by Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd. (Viosys) relating to improving the current spread and light output of flip-chip type LEDs. You can read more here.

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18105702 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000 117 Case by Case 3 bonus false Case by case | Court of Appeal's guidance on request for unitary effect Case by case | Court of Appeal's guidance on request for unitary effect In this episode, Kate O'Sullivan looks at the Court of Appeal's decision to dismiss an application to annul a decision of the EPO to reject a request for unitary effect under r.97 RoP. Read more here.

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]]> In this episode, Kate O'Sullivan looks at the Court of Appeal's decision to dismiss an application to annul a decision of the EPO to reject a request for unitary effect under r.97 RoP. Read more here.

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18062007 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0100 233 Case by Case 2 bonus false Case by case | The Hague Local Division issues a Preliminary Injunction (Washtower v Wasombouw) Case by case | The Hague Local Division issues a Preliminary Injunction (Washtower v Wasombouw) Welcome to You, Me and the UPC: Case by Case! A new offshoot fo our existing podcast which covers individual case updates. 

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]]> Welcome to You, Me and the UPC: Case by Case! A new offshoot fo our existing podcast which covers individual case updates. 

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-18061995 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0100 275 Case by Case 1 bonus false EP 11: UPC reflections two years on EP 11: UPC reflections two years on Join Claire Phipps-Jones, Richard Pinckney and Gregory Bacon as they reflect and share insights on the first two years of the UPC.

Topics include the Good, the Bad and the Ugly of the UPC, local flavours and harmonisation and thoughts on cross-border claims post BSH v Electrolux and Fujifilm v Kodak.

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]]> Join Claire Phipps-Jones, Richard Pinckney and Gregory Bacon as they reflect and share insights on the first two years of the UPC.

Topics include the Good, the Bad and the Ugly of the UPC, local flavours and harmonisation and thoughts on cross-border claims post BSH v Electrolux and Fujifilm v Kodak.

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-17671397 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0100 1159 UPC 11 full false Ep 10: Early UPC case law following BSH v Electrolux Ep 10: Early UPC case law following BSH v Electrolux In episode 10 of You, me & the UPC, Charlie French and Sam Harvey look at life in the UPC following the CJEU’s decision in BSH v Electrolux (C-339/22), which marked a significant shift in the approach to jurisdiction for patent disputes in Europe. 

They discuss the UPC case law since that decision was handed down in February 2025, including IMC Creations v Mul-T-Lock, Dainese v Alpinestars, Genevant and Arbutus v Moderna, Seoul Viosys v Laser Components and Hurom v NUC Electonics, and look ahead to what this might mean for patent litigation in the UPC and national courts in future.

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]]> In episode 10 of You, me & the UPC, Charlie French and Sam Harvey look at life in the UPC following the CJEU’s decision in BSH v Electrolux (C-339/22), which marked a significant shift in the approach to jurisdiction for patent disputes in Europe. 

They discuss the UPC case law since that decision was handed down in February 2025, including IMC Creations v Mul-T-Lock, Dainese v Alpinestars, Genevant and Arbutus v Moderna, Seoul Viosys v Laser Components and Hurom v NUC Electonics, and look ahead to what this might mean for patent litigation in the UPC and national courts in future.

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-17515580 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0100 1146 UPC 10 full false Ep 9: FRAND in the UPC - Panasonic v Oppo Ep 9: FRAND in the UPC - Panasonic v Oppo In this collaboration between our FRANDly Chat and You, me & the UPC podcasts, our experts, Naomi Hazenberg, Richard Pinckney and Francion Brooks, bring you a discussion on the first substantive FRAND decision of the UPC in Panasonic v Oppo.

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]]> In this collaboration between our FRANDly Chat and You, me & the UPC podcasts, our experts, Naomi Hazenberg, Richard Pinckney and Francion Brooks, bring you a discussion on the first substantive FRAND decision of the UPC in Panasonic v Oppo.

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-16315366 Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0000 1506 UPC 9 full false Ep 8: Jurisdiction – Testing the Limits Ep 8: Jurisdiction – Testing the Limits In our 8th episode, Charlie French and Aida Tohala explore some of the recent decisions from the UPC exploring the boundaries of the court’s jurisdiction. These cases deal with questions including:

  • Does the UPC have jurisdiction over countries that have signed the UPC Agreement, but not yet ratified it?
  • How to decide whether to stay UPC proceedings when parallel litigation is ongoing at the EPO or nationally?
  • Is it only national litigation commenced during the UPC transitional period that can lead to a stay of UPC proceedings?”

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]]> In our 8th episode, Charlie French and Aida Tohala explore some of the recent decisions from the UPC exploring the boundaries of the court’s jurisdiction. These cases deal with questions including:

  • Does the UPC have jurisdiction over countries that have signed the UPC Agreement, but not yet ratified it?
  • How to decide whether to stay UPC proceedings when parallel litigation is ongoing at the EPO or nationally?
  • Is it only national litigation commenced during the UPC transitional period that can lead to a stay of UPC proceedings?”

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-15985025 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 17:00:00 +0100 897 UPC 8 full false Ep 7: Protective Orders Ep 7: Protective Orders In this episode of You, me and the UPC, Charlie French and Naomi Hazenberg are joined by Eden Winlow to discuss the regime for protecting trade secrets and other confidential information in the UPC. The team cover decisions from the Dusseldorf Local Division in 10x Genomics v Curio and Fujifilm v Kodak, the Hague Local Division in Plant-e v Arkyne and the Paris Local Division in C-Kore v Novawell. Finally, the conversation turns to some practical points that have arisen from the discussion of the protection of confidential material in other cases.

Note: This episode was recorded before the protective orders in Dolby v HP (Dusseldorf Local Division) and Dish &Sling TV v Aylo (Mannheim Local Division) were made on 22 July 2024. In Dolby, the intervening pool administrator, Access Advance, was allowed the same level of access to confidential documents as the parties to the case. In Dish & Sling, three of the claimant’s employees were granted access to information on how the defendant’s products functioned. In addition, in its recent order in the Oerlikon v Himson case, the Milan Local Division has followed the approach of the German Local Divisions and refused to restrict access in a manner that would exclude all of the defendant’s employees.  

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]]> In this episode of You, me and the UPC, Charlie French and Naomi Hazenberg are joined by Eden Winlow to discuss the regime for protecting trade secrets and other confidential information in the UPC. The team cover decisions from the Dusseldorf Local Division in 10x Genomics v Curio and Fujifilm v Kodak, the Hague Local Division in Plant-e v Arkyne and the Paris Local Division in C-Kore v Novawell. Finally, the conversation turns to some practical points that have arisen from the discussion of the protection of confidential material in other cases.

Note: This episode was recorded before the protective orders in Dolby v HP (Dusseldorf Local Division) and Dish &Sling TV v Aylo (Mannheim Local Division) were made on 22 July 2024. In Dolby, the intervening pool administrator, Access Advance, was allowed the same level of access to confidential documents as the parties to the case. In Dish & Sling, three of the claimant’s employees were granted access to information on how the defendant’s products functioned. In addition, in its recent order in the Oerlikon v Himson case, the Milan Local Division has followed the approach of the German Local Divisions and refused to restrict access in a manner that would exclude all of the defendant’s employees.  

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-15474426 Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0100 1455 UPC 7 full false Ep 6: Preliminary Injunctions Ep 6: Preliminary Injunctions In this episode of You, me & the UPC, Charlie French and Naomi Hazenberg cover the eight UPC preliminary injunction (PI) decisions to date. They discuss the legal points that have emerged from the various inter partes PI decisions, including the Court of Appeal decision in 10x Genomics v NanoString and the recent decision from the Düsseldorf Local Division in 10x Genomics v Curio, as well as ex parte PIs and the impact of filing a protective letter in the UPC.

Note: the UPC Court of Appeal’s decision in Vusion Group SA (formerly SES-imagotag SA) v Hanshow was published on 13 May 2024, shortly after this episode was recorded. The Court of Appeal upheld the earlier decision of the Munich Local Division to refuse the preliminary injunction request but did not address the question of whether the file wrapper should be consulted when construing patent claims (one of the open questions discussed in this episode).

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]]> In this episode of You, me & the UPC, Charlie French and Naomi Hazenberg cover the eight UPC preliminary injunction (PI) decisions to date. They discuss the legal points that have emerged from the various inter partes PI decisions, including the Court of Appeal decision in 10x Genomics v NanoString and the recent decision from the Düsseldorf Local Division in 10x Genomics v Curio, as well as ex parte PIs and the impact of filing a protective letter in the UPC.

Note: the UPC Court of Appeal’s decision in Vusion Group SA (formerly SES-imagotag SA) v Hanshow was published on 13 May 2024, shortly after this episode was recorded. The Court of Appeal upheld the earlier decision of the Munich Local Division to refuse the preliminary injunction request but did not address the question of whether the file wrapper should be consulted when construing patent claims (one of the open questions discussed in this episode).

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-15058299 Mon, 13 May 2024 12:00:00 +0100 1442 UPC 6 full false Ep 5: Access to documents and transparency Ep 5: Access to documents and transparency In our fifth episode of You, me & the UPC, our patent litigation experts, Naomi Hazenberg and Charlie French, cover the early cases regarding access to documents, transparency of UPC decision-making and the application of Rule 262.1(b) of the UPC Rules of Procedure.

Note: This episode was recorded before the Court of Appeal hearing in Ocado v AutoStore on 12 March, which was attended by Gregory Bacon. The Court of Appeal indicated at the hearing that it would issue its decision as soon as possible - we will report the outcome when the decision is available.

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]]> In our fifth episode of You, me & the UPC, our patent litigation experts, Naomi Hazenberg and Charlie French, cover the early cases regarding access to documents, transparency of UPC decision-making and the application of Rule 262.1(b) of the UPC Rules of Procedure.

Note: This episode was recorded before the Court of Appeal hearing in Ocado v AutoStore on 12 March, which was attended by Gregory Bacon. The Court of Appeal indicated at the hearing that it would issue its decision as soon as possible - we will report the outcome when the decision is available.

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-14697468 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:00:00 +0000 1348 UPC 5 full false Ep 4: Early trends and statistics Ep 4: Early trends and statistics In our fourth episode of You, me & the UPC, our patent litigation experts, Naomi Hazenberg and Charlie French, cover the early statistics and trends emerging from the first eight months of the UPC.

They explore:

  • The uptake of the new unitary patent, top unitary patent proprietors and choice of language for unitary patents.
  • The number of classic European patents being opted out of the UPC system…and back in again.
  • An overview of the early cases and the various technologies involved.
  • Choice of venue and language of proceedings for infringement and revocation actions.

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]]> In our fourth episode of You, me & the UPC, our patent litigation experts, Naomi Hazenberg and Charlie French, cover the early statistics and trends emerging from the first eight months of the UPC.

They explore:

  • The uptake of the new unitary patent, top unitary patent proprietors and choice of language for unitary patents.
  • The number of classic European patents being opted out of the UPC system…and back in again.
  • An overview of the early cases and the various technologies involved.
  • Choice of venue and language of proceedings for infringement and revocation actions.

Note: All information was correct at the time of recording.

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-14560377 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000 980 UPC 4 full false Ep 3: UPC Jurisdiction Ep 3: UPC Jurisdiction In our third episode of You, me & the UPC, our patent litigation experts, Naomi Hazenberg, Charlie French and Gregory Bacon, discuss the jurisdiction provisions of the UPC Agreement and the question of long-arm jurisdiction beyond UPC territories.

 They explore:

  •  Which cases can be brought in the UPC?
  • Does a patentee have to bring a claim for infringement in all territories?
  • Why are there different divisions? Which division(s) will have jurisdiction in each case? Is the scope of relief different in the various divisions?
  • Can UPC decisions take effect outside the UPC? What are the consequences for any long-arm jurisdiction?

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]]> In our third episode of You, me & the UPC, our patent litigation experts, Naomi Hazenberg, Charlie French and Gregory Bacon, discuss the jurisdiction provisions of the UPC Agreement and the question of long-arm jurisdiction beyond UPC territories.

 They explore:

  •  Which cases can be brought in the UPC?
  • Does a patentee have to bring a claim for infringement in all territories?
  • Why are there different divisions? Which division(s) will have jurisdiction in each case? Is the scope of relief different in the various divisions?
  • Can UPC decisions take effect outside the UPC? What are the consequences for any long-arm jurisdiction?

Note: All information was correct at the time of recording.

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-13671471 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0100 1449 UPC 3 full false Ep 2: UPC Basics - Part 2 Ep 2: UPC Basics - Part 2 In our second episode of You, me & the UPC, our patent litigation experts, Charlie French and Naomi Hazenberg, provide further insights and early figures for the new UPC system, which opened its doors on 1 June 2023.

They explore:

  • The different courts of the UPC: local and regional divisions, the Central Division and the Court of Appeal.
  • The role of Milan in the re-formed Central Division.
  • UPC judges and language of proceedings.
  • The first cases – where they were filed and what we know so far.

Note: It was announced on 22 July 2023, shortly after this episode was recorded, that AutoStore and Ocado had reached a global settlement of their patent litigation claims. It is therefore expected that the UPC proceedings between Ocado and AutoStore that are referred to in this episode will now be withdrawn.

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]]> In our second episode of You, me & the UPC, our patent litigation experts, Charlie French and Naomi Hazenberg, provide further insights and early figures for the new UPC system, which opened its doors on 1 June 2023.

They explore:

  • The different courts of the UPC: local and regional divisions, the Central Division and the Court of Appeal.
  • The role of Milan in the re-formed Central Division.
  • UPC judges and language of proceedings.
  • The first cases – where they were filed and what we know so far.

Note: It was announced on 22 July 2023, shortly after this episode was recorded, that AutoStore and Ocado had reached a global settlement of their patent litigation claims. It is therefore expected that the UPC proceedings between Ocado and AutoStore that are referred to in this episode will now be withdrawn.

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-13299639 Thu, 27 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0100 1054 UPC 2 full false Ep 1: UPC Basics - Part 1 Ep 1: UPC Basics - Part 1 In our first episode of You, me & the UPC, our patent litigation experts, Naomi Hazenberg and Charlie French, provide an overview of the new UPC system, which opened its doors on 1 June 2023.

They explore:

  • What does the UPC bring to the European patent litigation landscape?
  • Which countries will participate in the UPC, now and in the future?
  • Which patents are covered by the new system (and which are not)?
  • Differences between the new unitary patent and “classic” European patents.
  • The transitional period: opt-out strategies and early opt-out figures.

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]]> In our first episode of You, me & the UPC, our patent litigation experts, Naomi Hazenberg and Charlie French, provide an overview of the new UPC system, which opened its doors on 1 June 2023.

They explore:

  • What does the UPC bring to the European patent litigation landscape?
  • Which countries will participate in the UPC, now and in the future?
  • Which patents are covered by the new system (and which are not)?
  • Differences between the new unitary patent and “classic” European patents.
  • The transitional period: opt-out strategies and early opt-out figures.

Looking for part 2? Find it here

Note: All information was correct at the time of recording.

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]]> Bristows LLP Buzzsprout-13299616 Thu, 27 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0100 697 UPC 1 full false