Unitary Patent and UPC: A progress report (April 2016)

Kingsley Egbuonu

April 29 2016

Recruitment process for UPC judges imminent; Code of Conduct for UPC representatives reviewed; PMAC arbitration rules agreed; EPO Select Committee discuss remaining aspects of the Unitary Patent system; our latest UPC scenario on challenging a non-opted out European patent relating to a pharmaceutical product during the transitional period; and informative webinar on Unitary Patent and UPC

Unlock this content.

The content you are trying to view is exclusive to our subscribers.

To unlock this content:

Take a Free Trial or Login

Topics

Kingsley Egbuonu

Research Editor Managing IP

Kingsley oversees the research for Managing IP’s annual awards programme and our legal guide known as IP STARS, a publication that ranks IP law firms and practitioners. His postgraduate qualifications include a master’s degree in IP from Queen Mary University of London.

more from across site and SHARED ros bottom lb

More from across our site

Patents

Weekly take: Why India may regret missing open legal market boat

The UK-India trade deal doesn’t mention legal services, showing India has again failed to agree on a move that could help foreign firms and local practitioners

Sukanya Sarkar, May 09 2025

Managing IP Awards

Meet the Managing IP award winners: Baker McKenzie talks ‘growth mode’

Eva-Maria Strobel reveals some of the firm’s IP achievements and its approach to client relationships

Rani Mehta, May 09 2025

Trademarks

Magnet attracting people. Digital social marketing, Customer att

Talent Tracker update: innovation desires drive US partner moves

Lateral hires at Thompson Hine and Pierson Ferdinand said they were inspired by fresh business opportunities and innovative strategies at their new firms

Rani Mehta, May 09 2025

Patents

This week on MIP: Nokia loses licensing expert | Tesla TMs face hurdles

The launch of a new IP insurance product and INTA hiring a former USPTO commissioner were also among the top talking points this week

Sukanya Sarkar, May 09 2025

Patents

How Sheppard Mullin beat US government in $170m airport case

The firm explains how it secured a $170.6 million verdict against the government in a patent dispute surrounding airport technology, and why the case led to interest from other inventors

Rani Mehta, May 08 2025

Patents

technology var decision no goal.The video assistant referee scene a match official in football stadium.

UPC update: VAR patent decision | Confidentiality club rejig

Developments of note included the court partially allowing a claim concerning confidentiality clubs and a decision involving technology used in football matches

Max Walters, May 08 2025

Patents

Taylor Wessing poaches Pinsent Masons IP partner for Paris launch

The firm said adding capability in the French capital completes its coverage of all major patent litigation jurisdictions as it strives for UPC excellence

Max Walters, May 07 2025

Patents