Possibility for parties to comment on separation of subject matter of extension of complaint due to procedural reasons.

Efficient service of court documents is critical in the regime of the Unified Patent Court, but it can be tricky to navigate the rules and methods. What are the options for serving documents in different scenarios...

Procedural Court order allowing the parties to comment on several procedural aspects, in particular whether Rule 8 RoP applies.

The UPC Rules of Procedure also provide for separate proceedings on the amount of damages. How will they differ from German damages proceedings? How may these differences impact the parties' conduct?

February 2019 marks the proud start of EUROPEAN SOFTWARE PATENTS with the first batch of decisions:

June came with four new decisions in the EUROPEAN SOFTWARE PATENTS knowledge base relating to graphical user interfaces, computer simulations and business methods...

If a provisional measures application has become devoid of purpose and hence there is no longer need to adjudicate on it, the Court shall dispose of it based on R. 360 RoP...

Upon request under Rule 262.1(b) RoP of the Applicant to make available all written pleadings and evidence the Court decided to wait for the outcome of appeal proceedings (App_584498/2023)...

With no DOE provisions in the UPCA and differing approaches among its Member States, the first UPC decision on infringement by equivalence was eagerly awaited. On November 22, 2024, the Local Division The Hague issued its first decision on the DOE—but does it bring clarity, or do uncertainties remain?

In this IP Quick Tip, our attorney-at-law and partner Dr. Jan Bösing gives tips and speaks about the requirements.

Quantum technology is advancing rapidly, but protecting innovations in this field with patents can be challenging. Here's how you'll be on the safe side...

Generally, a confidentiality club shall include at least one natural person from an intervening party...

The Local Division Düsseldorf of the Unified Patent Court has confirmed a settlement agreement between OTEC Präzisionsfinish GmbH and ANCA Europe GmbH concerning European Patent EP 2 983 864. This procedural confirmation follows Rule 365(1) Sentence 2 of the Rules of Procedure, marking the formal conclusion of the dispute between the parties.

The admissibility of the documents and arguments submitted is a question of fact. Whether the defendant’s submissions in its rejoinder regarding the motion to amend are relevant...

A lawyer authorised to represent a party in a proceeding on provisional measures is not automatically authorised to represent the same party in a subsequent infringement...

Effective service date for an unrepresented defendant who did not yet make an appearance in court is calculated under R. 271.6.b RoP, subject to the “unless” conditions of that rule.

An application to remove an unauthorised application to opt out pursuant to R. 5A RoP must

In an action for revocation, where both parties agreed to a stay, the appeal proceedings have been stayed pending the outcome of parallel opposition proceedings before the EPO Boards of Appeal...

Preparations for the European Unified Patent Court (UPC) are in full swing – not only among judges and law firms, but especially among patent owners.

The original version of a claim of an European patent and any amendments made thereto during the grant proceedings can be used as aid for interpreting the claim.