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First UPC injunction covering the UK: Fujifilm v Kodak
In Fujifilm v Kodak (UPC_CFI_365/2023) the Mannheim Local Division of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) granted a permanent injunction covering the UK (a non-member state of the UPC), confirming that the UPC has jurisdiction to decide upon infringement of the UK part of a European patent (when the defendant is… -
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Sufficiency of antibody claims defined by discontinuous epitopes: T0435/20 & T0326/22
The European Patent Office (EPO) Boards of Appeal have recently issued two contrasting decisions (T0435/20 & T0326/22), examining the relevant factors for the sufficiency of claims directed to antibodies which are defined by discontinuous epitopes. -
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Claim interpretation: emerging trends on what consulting the description/drawings in G 1/24 may mean
Decisions applying the ruling of G1/24 are now being issued. In this article, we review some of these decisions and highlight the emerging trends which provide useful guidance on consulting the description/drawings for claim interpretation. -
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Permissibility of new arguments and facts during proceedings: comparing EPO and UPC practice
For patentees and opponents alike, the ability to put forward new arguments is a valuable element of any opposition or appeal action at the European Patent Office (EPO), or during infringement and validity proceedings at the Unified Patent Court (UPC). -
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Patent landscape in the agrifood sector: innovation trends and insights
As the global population rises and climate change impacts how and where we grow food, innovation in agriculture and food production has never been more important. A patent landscape report from the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) shines a spotlight on innovation trends in the rapidly evolving sector, offering valuable… -
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Temporal limitations of the UPC: XSYS v Esko
The Unified Patent Court (UPC) Court of Appeal has answered questions relating to its jurisdiction before entry into force of the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court (UPCA) and after an opt-out but before withdrawal of the opt-out. -
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UPC procedural case law: stays of proceedings
As part of our ongoing series discussing the burgeoning procedural case law of the Unified Patent Court (UPC), we take a look at stays of proceedings. How are they being used, when might they be granted, and are there any alternatives? -
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Hot topics, cool solutions: patenting air conditioning technology at the EPO
There is a rising demand for air conditioning across Europe, driven by a change in the climate: extreme heat is now more likely to be experienced in Europe than ever before. An increasing number of people are now relying on air conditioning to ensure a comfortable environment at home and… -
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Infringement proceedings: conflicting EPO & UPC outcomes
On 21 July 2025 the UPC released its decision (ORD_598566/2023) on the long-running Edwards Lifesciences Corporation v Meril Life Sciences Pvt Ltd infringement proceedings. The decision, handed down by the Nordic-Baltic Regional Division of the UPC, brings this case one step closer to a conclusion, whilst also raising further questions… -
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AI in agritech: protecting innovation in a growing sector
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the agricultural landscape. From early disease detection to waste reduction, AI is enabling more sustainable and efficient food production at every stage of the supply chain. As these technologies become more sophisticated, strong patent protection will be crucial in helping innovators secure their position in this…
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