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Added matter at the UPC: a sticky situation
Two recent Unified Patent Court (UPC) cases may have some implications for future added matter issues heard before the UPC, and in particular those concerning alleged intermediate generalisation. The decisions in both cases are also noteworthy when compared with EPO…
Made in space: the future of additive manufacturing?
This article looks at how additive manufacturing could support future space missions, from on-demand repairs and reduced launch mass to the construction of larger structures beyond Earth. It also considers the technical challenges of manufacturing in microgravity and, importantly, what…
G1/26 referral: relevance of claim interpretation (G1/24) to the assessment of added subject-matter
Since G1/24 on claim interpretation was issued, there has been significant debate about what “consulting the description and drawings” may actually mean for claim interpretation. This debate has now widened, with a referral to the European Patent Office (EPO) Enlarged…
How far does UPC Local Division jurisdiction extend? Sinocare v Abbott Diabetes Care clarifies non-European manufacturer risk
The Unified Patent Court (UPC) Court of Appeal upheld The Hague Local Division’s decision to award a preliminary injunction preventing the Chinese manufacturer Sinocare, and its European distribution partner Menarini Diagnostics, from selling its continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device “GlucoMen…
The future of farming: global patent trends in digital agriculture
By 2050, the world will need to produce roughly 70% more food than it did in 2009, on a planet with less spare land, less predictable weather, and less patience for the environmental cost of getting there. Consumer demand is…
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Guide to the Unified Patent Court (UPC)
This guide explains what the Unified Patent Court is, which patents and countries it covers, how jurisdiction works, when European patents can be opted out, where cases are filed, and what remedies, costs and procedures apply.
Guide to the unitary patent (UP)
In this guide we explain the key points of the unitary patent. We have published a separate guide to the UPC. Having entered into force on 01 June 2023, it is vital that users of the European patent system are…