Unified Patent Court (UPC), Two Years In

Join us for our upcoming webinar, where we’ll delve into the key milestones and insights from the first two years of the Unified Patent Court (UPC).

Two years after its launch, with nearly 900 cases filed by May 2025, the UPC has firmly established itself as a central player in patent litigation globally.
 
This quick uptake across industries and company sizes – from global pharmaceutical leaders to innovative SMEs – demonstrates the Court’s broad appeal and effectiveness. The UPC’s rapid procedure and increasing number of settlements highlight its efficiency and attractiveness as a dispute resolution forum.
 
Just as the UPC is now active across Europe, CMS is wherever the UPC is – ready to support its clients with deep local expertise and cross-border coordination.
 
During these webinars, our experts will explore several strategical topics:

• One key aspect is the concept of long-arm jurisdiction, which gives the UPC jurisdiction over acts of patent infringement committed outside the territories covered by the court.
• The handling of expert evidence and the management of tight procedural timelines are also central to the UPC’s efficiency, requiring streamlined processes to ensure fair and timely decisions.
• The UPC has shown willingness to grant preliminary injunctions, where the applicant provides reasonable evidence that the infringement is imminent, and the validity of the patent is established.
• The court’s alignment with European Patent Office (EPO) standards on patent validity reflects its commitment to consistency and legal certainty across jurisdictions.
• The UPC emphasises transparency, aiming to foster public trust and ensure that its proceedings are accessible and accountable.

We hope that you will be able to join us.

Should you have any queries about the event, please contact us.