Key insights after two years of the UPC and UP: Q&A for IP managers

出版著作 | 04.09.2025

In a recent article published in The Patent Lawyer magazine, HOFFMANN EITLE partners Michael Pfeifer and Dirk Schüßler-Langeheine reflect on the first two years of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) and Unitary Patent (UP). They highlight the court’s growing role in European patent litigation, with over 350 cases filed, especially in digital and medical device sectors.

The article covers both the advantages—faster decisions, broad enforceability, and experienced multinational judges—and the challenges, including central revocation risks and complex procedures.

Read the full article here.

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