UPC delivers first 'imminent infringement' decision in biosimilar dispute

UPC clarifies that evidence must show that pre-launch preparations are complete for threat of imminent infringement to occur | Question remains over how the UPC will deal with the cumulative activities of several companies in a group | Court also broaches key cross-border question.

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Does the UPC offer a fresh take on patent validity?

5 September 2024 A distinctive UPC approach to patent validity and revocations is emerging as the court shows its willingness to break new ground, say Emily Bottle and Sebastian Moore of HSF.

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UPC: First decisions on merits are ‘testimony to judges’ tight case management’

3 September 2024 The Unified Patent Court’s first decisions from the first instance divisions—with healthcare-related subject matter predominating—have been made within weeks of the first anniversary of the UPC opening for litigation cases. Darren Smyth of EIP examines the details.

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UPC confirms validity of Edwards Lifesciences heart valve tech patent

23 July 2024 Paris Central Division issues its first revocation judgment in dispute brought by Meril subsidiaries in Italy, Germany and India | Decision means infringement action by Edwards can resume at Munich Local Division | Damages worth €8m ($8.7m) | Gide, Marks & Clerk, Potter Clarkson among representatives.

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Unified Patent Court

Does the UPC offer a fresh take on patent validity?

5 September 2024 A distinctive UPC approach to patent validity and revocations is emerging as the court shows its willingness to break new ground, say Emily Bottle and Sebastian Moore of HSF.

Unified Patent Court

UPC: First decisions on merits are ‘testimony to judges’ tight case management’

Europe

UPC confirms validity of Edwards Lifesciences heart valve tech patent

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Unified Patent Court

Does the UPC offer a fresh take on patent validity?

5 September 2024 A distinctive UPC approach to patent validity and revocations is emerging as the court shows its willingness to break new ground, say Emily Bottle and Sebastian Moore of HSF.

Unified Patent Court

UPC: First decisions on merits are ‘testimony to judges’ tight case management’

Europe

UPC confirms validity of Edwards Lifesciences heart valve tech patent