Region: European Union

BREAKING: UPC opening date delayed by two months

Sunrise period will now begin in March, with court set to launch in June

05 December 2022

The UPC must take action to clear up its CMS access mess

Saturday Opinion: Difficulties gaining case management system access are throwing the court’s start date into question

03 December 2022

What success for the UPC will look like

Europe’s new unitary system could be a global gamechanger but there are some key developments to look for when deciding whether it has actually become one

24 November 2022

EIP Amar UPC partnership shows shifting European law firm landscape

The incoming court is prompting firms to find new ways of working together

17 November 2022

UPC judge conflict-of-interest risks must be handled with extreme care

Saturday Opinion: The new court must take decisive and transparent action to address concerns about part-time judges

12 November 2022

France Brevets’ public sector links hindered monetisation efforts, says CEO

As the sovereign patent fund closes down, CEO Didier Patry shares his thoughts with IAM readers on the organisation’s work over the past decade

03 November 2022

Why English litigation will retain a crucial strategic role in the era of the UPC

Though the UK will not be part of the new pan-EU system, it will contain to play a vital role in European litigation

26 October 2022

Ericsson and Nokia Q3 reports demonstrate high stakes of ongoing SEP disputes

Delays in renewing licences have eroded the profit margins of two of Europe’s biggest innovators

21 October 2022

UPC judges appointed – what you need to know

German judges take key positions with Dutch appointments also featuring prominently

20 October 2022

Nokia targeting broad range of new sectors for licensing deals, says Arvin Patel

Having been quick out of the blocks, the company’s New Segments team is targeting a slew of major patent opportunities

14 October 2022