The Unified Patent Court (UPC) is scheduled to open its doors in just over four months - but what actions do patent holders need to take now?

The Court of Appeal's March 2026 ruling in Ecovacs v Roborock establishes a strict procedural standard for ex parte inspection orders, holding that applicants must provide complete and accurate disclosure of all material facts at the time of filing.

In a recent decision (UPC_CFI_513/2024), the panel from the Unified Patent Court's Central Division in Milan ordered an on-site inspection as part of the oral hearing in ongoing patent infringement proceedings.

In its decision of 3 October 2025, the UPC Court of Appeal clarified the scope of personal liability for company directors in the context of patent infringement proceedings. The case concerned an appeal brought by Philips...

In a recent decision (UPC_CFI_156/2024), the UPC's Munich Local Division dismissed an application for preservation of evidence in relation to an alleged infringement concerning LED display panels...

Recent orders from the Mannheim Local Division, led by Chairman Judge-Rapporteur Dr. Tochtermann, showcase effective use of case management powers. In two cases involving Panasonic's European Patent No. EP2568724, Dr. Tochtermann provided early analysis of key technical issues, prior art relevance, and FRAND counterclaim considerations. By highlighting critical points for the parties to address, Dr. Tochtermann aims to streamline proceedings and focus submissions. This proactive approach could s

Royal fashion choices, like the Princess of Wales's Wimbledon brooch, often drive sales spikes and online searches, yet trademark protection in non-core classes, such as jewelry, remains limited.

Unitary Patents fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Unified Patent Court ...

So, after much heated debate, the European Commission proposals for the regulations of Standards Essential Patents or SEPs have been withdrawn.

Sella Controls has been awarded a contract to install 269 Customer Information Displays and Public Address systems at 68 Northern Rail stations, enhancing customer experience with up-to-date infrastructure. They are a market leader in rail telecommunications.

I really enjoyed this article on why a brand is so much more than a commodity by Helen Edwards in Marketing Week and her formula for what a brand should achieve...

We were delighted to see another groundbreaking technology from our client - the John Innes Centre - featured in The Guardian this week. The article reports on the research from Myriam Charpentier.

In these exciting times for agritech innovation, the Royal Agricultural University (RAU) in Cirencester, UK, has proposed a £100m development centred on creating an innovation village...

I note with interest that HS2 is looking for five candidate companies to help them to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence for driving a smooth delivery...

The EPO has recently released a study with interesting insights on the recent trends in protecting cancer technologies worldwide. The study has found that the number of international...

The Chancellor's Autumn Statement included a very welcome announcement of five new Quantum Missions, backed by the £2.5 billion Quantum Strategy. One of the missions is to have a UK-based...

The Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) is hosting Scotland's first Bioeconomy week on 3 to 7 October 2022.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been used to design 3D-printed lenses that can filter out extraneous objects so that only the target object appears in a photograph.

Edinburgh Napier University and South of Scotland Enterprise have partnered to launch Bike Innovation Scotland, establishing the Caerlee Mill Bike Campus in Innerleithen. The facility will provide state-of-the-art testing and innovation support for the cycling and mountain biking sector, featuring specialized labs for trail testing and human performance research.

Great to see Cornwall, where I grew up, is a step closer to hosting the UK's first space launch, which is scheduled for early November 2022. The project has been eight years in the planning,...