Date & Time: July 4, 2 p.m. CET
Topic: UPC vs. national and supra-national courts – strategy review
Registration: Click to register on zoom.
Speakers:
- Johannes Heselberger
Attorney-at-Law (Rechtsanwalt) & European Patent Attorney, UPC Representative, Managing Partner - Dr. Tobias Wuttke
Attorney-at-Law (Rechtsanwalt), Certified IP lawyer, UPC Representative, Partner
IP Experts LIVE is a webinar series by BARDEHLE PAGENBERG. Our experts will provide you with insights into selected aspects of German and European IP law with a focus on practical and strategic guidance. At the end of each seminar, there will be a Q & A session.
The Unified Patent Court (UPC) has been a reality since June 1, 2023. It is already shifting the boundaries in global patent litigation. Due to the availability of a pan-European injunction within a rocket-docket time frame, it does not come as a surprise that the first UPC cases – including preliminary injunctions – were already filed. At the same time, national European courts, and foreign venues (e.g., ITC) continue to play a vital role in global patent enforcement campaigns. It is fair to state that complexity is greater than ever. Thus, for both plaintiffs and defendants, it is critical to understand the interplay of UPC and national court proceedings and the strategic options it provides.
When the Unified Patent Court has operated one month, our attorneys Johannes Heselberger and Dr. Tobias Wuttke will review relevant strategic considerations, including the following aspects:
- Risks and rewards of UPC and national patent litigation
- Key arguments for parallel litigation
- Strategizing timelines – simultaneous versus staggered approach
