You, me & the UPC
Bristows' patent litigation experts unpack key UPC decisions, explore their implications, and share practical strategies to help your business navigate the UPC with confidence.
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You, me & the UPC
Latest Episodes
Case by Case | Lisbon Local Division provides guidance on revocation of expired patents and online infringement
Jonathan Ross explores a Lisbon Local Division (LD) today. They found that Ericsson had successfully established infringement of its Wi-Fi related patent EP 2 819 131 ...
Case by Case | Hamburg Local Division penalises defendants for website and marketplace offerings despite disclaimers
Maria Ryan talks you through a Hamburg Local Division (LD) decision today. The Hamburg LD ordered penalty payments of EUR 58,800 against two defendants for non‑compliance with a fina...
Case by Case | Düsseldorf Local Division grants Yangtze Confidentiality Order against itself to comply with US export controls
On 11 May 2026, the Düsseldorf LD issued an order in the ongoing proceedings between Yangtze Memory Technologies (Yangtze) and Micron Technology (Micron). Yangtze is suing Micron for infringement of EP 3 909 047, which relates to advanced semic...
Case by Case | Brussels Local Division sets costs ceiling for PI proceedings and clarifies waiver and interpretation of cost rules
On 7 May 2026, the Brussels LD issued a cost decision under r. 150 RoP arising from Preliminary Injunction (PI) proceedings (UPC_CFI_582/2024) and related appeal proceedings (UPC_CoA_317/2025 and UPC_CoA_376/2025) concerning EP 3 732 827. Barco...
Case by case | The Hague Local Division allows targeted access to samples for infringement testing
Ewan MacAulary talks you through the Hague Local Division (LD) decision on an application for an order to produce documents under r.190 RoP brought by Avient Protective Materials ...
