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30 September 2025 A landmark decision sees the European Patent Office confirm that once all original appeals are withdrawn, third-party interveners cannot continue proceedings.
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Europe
In its first year, uptake of cases at the Unified Patent Court has surpassed most expectations. Darren Smyth of EIP delves into the facts and figures behind the headlines, with some surprising results.
Europe
It remains to be seen whether AI developers in the medical sector will benefit from the UK’s ‘flexible’ regulatory environment or find the lack of cohesion detrimental, say Jackie Mulryne and Beatriz San Martin of Arnold & Porter.
Europe
Is the court’s public access rule unfit for purpose? Lawyers at Mathys & Squire are arguing for pleadings and evidence to be automatically made available on request, finds Muireann Bolger.
Biotechnology
Recent clashes over patents covering modified guide RNAs have exposed different approaches from the US and Europe—and new complications for the field, says Claire Irvine of HGF.
Big Pharma
Despite a rocky start, with case-management issues and plenty of scepticism from stakeholders, there is much to applaud in the UPC’s first four months, write Sebastian Moore and John Lao of Herbert Smith Freehills.
Biotechnology
Although UK research universities were going strong after Horizon funding was pulled, it could have been a different story had the scheme not been reinstated, finds Sarah Speight.
Big Pharma
Revocation and infringement actions involving a cholesterol treatment, prosthetic valves, and methods for analyte detection are among the first to land at the court within its first month, explain Joanne Welch and Darren Smyth of EIP.
Big Pharma
Big pharma company picks pan-European venue for next leg of global dispute | IT issues potentially behind new court's low revocation count | Nearly half a million opt-outs registered.
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9 September 2025 Wales’ first MP of ethnic minority background brings tech knowledge and expertise to the IP office, which is carrying out two pivotal consultations.
3 September 2025 Carpmaels & Ransford appoints two litigation partners as the UK firm expands its presence in Germany in response to UPC demand.
2 September 2025 A High Court decision clarifies how cross-undertakings work in patent disputes, rejecting claims for exceptional remedies beyond compensation.
1 September 2025 Non-practising entities are controversial, but political winds in the US are shifting and inventors, investors, and operating companies of all stripes should take note, writes Manny Caixeiro of Venable.
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