European Union: Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

Pursuing a claim against a Cyprus company requires careful preparation before any formal demand is made. Understanding contractual terms, securing evidence, investigating the debtor's corporate structure and assets, and defining clear commercial objectives can determine whether a creditor preserves leverage or loses the opportunity for meaningful recovery.

The Maltese First Hall of the Civil Court has delivered a significant judgment affirming its in rem jurisdiction over an abandoned yacht, establishing that maritime service providers can pursue claims directly against vessels for unpaid storage and maintenance fees. The case clarifies the practical application of Article 742B of Malta's Code of Organization and Civil Procedure, demonstrating how courts can enforce payment...

Can arbitral institutions actually make arbitration faster — or is that just wishful thinking? A new chapter in the Austrian Yearbook on International Arbitration 2026 revisits this question, hotly debated at last year’s World Café during the Vienna Arbitration Days.

This case examines the liability of an EU Authorized Representative under the Medical Device Regulation as an intermediary in patent infringement proceedings, even when they are not direct infringers. The court addresses critical procedural questions including deemed acceptance of jurisdiction, the consequences of non-attendance at oral hearings, and the discretion to refuse stays despite pending CJEU referrals.

The Court of Appeal of the Unified Patent Court addresses the procedural requirements for obtaining suspensive effect when filing an application for rehearing under Article 81(2) UPCA. The decision clarifies that suspensive effect is not automatic and requires independent substantiation beyond the grounds for rehearing itself, with applicants needing to demonstrate concrete, irreparable prejudice to justify departure from the default rule of continued enforceability.

The Munich Central Division of the Unified Patent Court addressed critical procedural and substantive questions in a revocation action concerning European Patent EP 4 226 039. The court examined the burden of proof required to establish lack of entitlement under Art. 138(1)(e) EPC, the court's discretion to assess dependent claims in stand-alone revocation proceedings, and the evidentiary value of Wayback Machine screenshots for proving public availability of online prior art.

The Court of Appeal examines procedural and substantive issues arising from parallel infringement and revocation proceedings involving European Patent EP 3 356 109, with jurisdictional implications across multiple European states. The case involves complex questions of court procedure, patent validity challenges, and the application of the Unified Patent Court Agreement provisions.

The Paris Local Division of the Unified Patent Court issued a decision on the merits in an infringement action brought by Orange SA against HMD Global Oy concerning European Patent EP 2 345 029. The case involved jurisdictions across France, Germany, and Italy, with the defendant filing a conditional counterclaim for revocation under Article 33(3) of the UPCA and Article 69 of the EPC.

Online Forex and CFD trading disputes often follow recognizable patterns that distinguish ordinary market losses from potential misconduct. Understanding how investors are induced to deposit funds, increase exposure, and continue trading despite mounting losses can reveal whether a broker's conduct crossed legal boundaries.