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Unified Patent Court: First Ruling on Equivalent Infringement

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The doctrine of equivalents is a staple patent law principle, addressing the tension between providing fair protection to innovative ideas and ensuring legal certainty for third parties. However, like most patent laws, the...more

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No patents, no problem: how Formula 1 technology races ahead without patent protection

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As arguably the most technologically advanced sport in the world, where cutting-edge R&D is critical to achieving results on the track, it would be reasonable to assume that patents play a pivotal role in protecting...more

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UPC Paris Central Division to decide on treatment of whether affiliates are the “same party” as their parent

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For the first time, on Thursday 26 October, an oral hearing took place at the Paris Central Division. It pertained to a preliminary objection lodged in a revocation action brought by Meril Group against a patent owned by...more

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IP Hot Topic: Imperative Information on the New Unified Patent Court (UPC) Launching June 1

The new European Union Unified Patent Court (UPC) and Unitary Patent go live on June 1, 2023. Enterprises operating in Europe should understand the risks and rewards of this new system, one of the most significant...more

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Opt Out Your European Patents as Unified Patent Court Comes Into Force

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The Unified Patent Court (UPC) is coming into force on June 1, 2023. The UPC will have exclusive jurisdiction over new Unified Patents in Europe and shared jurisdiction with national courts over traditional or classic...more

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Decision Time: The Unified Patent Court Begins in 2023

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The Unified Patent Court (“UPC”) is set to begin on June 1, 2023. Under the UPC framework, a single court proceeding could result in simultaneous revocation of European Patents across multiple European Union (“EU”) countries,...more

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Fee-Less Opt-Out for European Patents from the UPC

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The previously contemplated fee for opting out of "classical" European patents from the Unified Patent Court ("UPC") system has been abolished by the UPC Preparatory Committee. The UPC Case Management System will also allow...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Hard Knocks Keep Coming For Europe’s Unified Patent Court

With brexited UK announcing that it will not join Europe’s long-awaited Unified Patent Court (UPC), the establishment of an efficient pan-European patent litigation system faces ever-mounting challenges. Last Friday, the...more

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What to Expect in Licensing and Litigation as the Internet of Things Comes to the Automotive Industry

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As outlined in prior articles in this series, the Internet of Things (IoT), or the connection of a variety of devices to collect and exchange data through the internet, has broad potential to impact the automotive industry....more

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UPC Scenarios Course: Case Studies on the New Unified Patent Court - Munich, 20 October 2017

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This Autumn, the Forum Institut is holding a practical seminar entitled "UPC Scenarios: Case Studies on the New Unified Patent Court" in Munich, Germany....more

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Is Brexit an IP Exit?

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Voters in the U.K. recently passed a referendum paving the way for the U.K. to leave the European Union (EU). In response, British Prime Minister David Cameron resigned on Wednesday, July 13, 2016, with Theresa May as his...more

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Brexit Impact on Intellectual Property Rights to Be Known Only After UK Exit Terms Finalized

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Although the United Kingdom (UK) vote to leave the European Union (EU) will ultimately impact intellectual property (IP) rights in both territories, the UK remains a member of the EU until the exit terms are formalized, so...more

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Brexit: IP Considerations in Light of the UK’s Vote to Leave the EU

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While the “Leave” result of the June 23 referendum will not have an immediate impact on intellectual property, the eventual British exit (“Brexit”) from the European Union could have long-term implications for IP protection...more

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