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UPC Court Fees to Increase from January 2026

The Unified Patent Court (UPC) will implement a broad revision of its fee schedule with effect from 1 January 2026, raising core litigation costs and introducing new charges across several procedur...

CD Milano provides answers on “How many attacks are too many?” (UPC_CFI_497/2024, UPC_CFI_571/2024)

Court docket: CD Milano, decision of 29.05.2025 - CFI_497/2024; CFI_571/2024 [EP 3 756 767]Parties: bioMérieux Austria GmbH, et al. v. Labrador Diagnostics LLC  Contributor: Marianna Galliani Headn...

HOFFMANN EITLE partner Bianca-Lucia Vos recognized in the 2026 edition of IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders

We are proud to announce that HOFFMANN EITLE partner Bianca-Lucia Vos has been recognized in the 2026 edition of IAM Strategy 300: Global Leaders. This prestigious listing highlights the world’s to...

EPO Board acknowledges further technical use in vehicle body optimization case T 0799/24

In a recent case before the EPO’s Board of Appeal, Stephanie Rupp, one of HOFFMANN EITLE’s experts on computer-implemented inventions, represented JFE Steel Corporation. She succeeded in overturnin...

HOFFMANN EITLE receives the Best IP Service Award at the KINPA Conference

The annual Korea Intellectual Property Association (KINPA) Conference, the largest intellectual property (IP) event in Korea, brings together industry leaders, companies, and experts to discuss tre...

UPC Court of Appeal clarifies added-matter test for divisional applications (UPC_CoA_764/2024)

Court docket: Court of Appeal, decision of 02.10.2025 - UPC_CoA_764/2024 [EP 3 926 698]Parties: expert e-Commerce GmbH and expert klein GmbH v. Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd. Contributor: Maximilian Zangs...

HOFFMANN EITLE among the top-ranked IP firms in JUVE Patent's Germany 2025 rankings

HOFFMANN EITLE has once again been recognized by JUVE Patent as one of Germany’s most recommended patent firms, with top rankings in the following key areas: Litigation: Patent Attorneys – 5/5 ★★★...

UPC announces new presiding judges for Munich Divisions and Court of Appeal (Effective 2026)

The Presidium of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) has confirmed new judicial appointments, effective 1 January 2026, following decisions made by the Administrative Committee on 2 July 2025. Central D...

UPC announces third panel for Court of Appeal starting January 2026

In response to the growing number of appeals, the Unified Patent Court (UPC) has announced the establishment of a third panel of its Court of Appeal, effective January 2026. The new panel will incl...

LD Mannheim provides insights into the distinction between direct and indirect/contributory patent infringement (UPC _CFI_338/2024)

Court docket: LD Mannheim, decision of 12.09.2025 - CFI 338/2024 [EP 2 223 589]Parties: bellissa HAAS GmbH v. Windhager GmbH Contributor: Sebastian Rennebaum Headnote If the configuration of a pa...