WATCH: Facilitating access to the UPC—economics and navigating the UPC-US patent nexus

Charles Larsen and Henrik Holzapfel, Partners at McDermott Will & Schulte, explore the economic and jurisdictional intersections between the UPC and the US patent system.The discussion unpacks new approaches to cost security ordered against claimants, offering practical insights into how these economic factors shape litigation strategies. The speakers also examine the nuances of gathering and producing evidence, particularly how these mechanisms interact with US proceedings and discovery rules.Attention turns to the broader strategic picture, outlining the critical interplay between active UPC proceedings and ongoing US patent prosecution, ensuring practitioners can effectively navigate this complex nexus.