The aim of this guide is to provide its readers with a pragmatic overview of the law and practice of patent litigation law across a variety of jurisdictions.

Each chapter of this guide provides information about the current issues affecting patent litigation in a particular country and addresses topics such as direct and indirect patent infringement, patent invalidity, post-grant opposition proceedings and injunctions, and future patent litigation growth areas.

The Q&A template for each chapter has been provided by Nicola Dagg of Kirkland & Ellis.

5th Edition | Published: October 2023

The aim of this guide is to provide its readers with a pragmatic overview of the law and practice of patent litigation law across a variety of jurisdictions.

Each chapter of this guide provides information about the current issues affecting patent litigation in a particular country and addresses topics such as direct and indirect patent infringement, patent invalidity, post-grant opposition proceedings and injunctions, and future patent litigation growth areas.

The Q&A template for each chapter has been provided by Nicola Dagg of Kirkland & Ellis.

5th Edition | Published: October 2023

Hot Topic: The UPC and Hungary – Facts, Prospects, Strategies

1. Hungary outside the UPC The patent litigation landscape in Europe has undergone significant transformations, culminating in the inauguration of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) in June 2023. As it stands, 17 EU member states have embraced the system, but Hungary remains an outlier1. While Hungary initially signed the UPC Agreement in 2013 and even …

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