The UPC Paris Local Division has ruled that it has jurisdiction to determine infringement of designations of a European patent which are not UP territories and non-EU states by defendants which are not domiciled in the EU or a UPC contracting member state.
As individuals, we are all well used to recycling plastics, paper, and glass, but industry needs to become just as active with the way they recycle the materials they use and the waste they produce. For the construction industry, this hinges on finding the best ways to recycle concrete.
In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, the protection of trade secrets has become more critical than ever. A recent high-profile case involving the theft of Google trade secrets linked to their AI technology highlights the importance of robust intellectual property strategies for businesses, especially those in the technology sector.
In the first substantive decision of the UPC concerning luxury fashion, the Hamburg Local Division has found Gucci not liable for infringement of patent EP 3 388 490, relating to a method for embellishing natural leather with decorative images.
On 1 January 2025, a new and modernised Swedish Patent Act entered into force, replacing the Patent Act from 1967.
Continuing our new series of articles, we discuss key takeaways from another recent decision by the Boards of Appeal at the European Patent Office, as these provide learning points for those seeking patent protection for software inventions in Europe.
The UPC Paris Local Division has ruled that it has jurisdiction to determine infringement of designations of a European patent which are not UP territories and non-EU states by defendants which are not domiciled in the EU or a UPC contracting member state.
As part of a new series of articles, we discuss key takeaways from recent decisions by the Boards of Appeal at the European Patent Office, as these provide learning points for those seeking patent protection for software inventions in Europe.
As individuals, we are all well used to recycling plastics, paper, and glass, but industry needs to become just as active with the way they recycle the materials they use and the waste they produce. For the construction industry, this hinges on finding the best ways to recycle concrete.
Can battery recycling innovation satisfy the growing demand for more sustainable battery production in Europe?
In a decision which has sent shockwaves across the European patent community, the CJEU has this week expanded upon the cross-border long-arm jurisdiction of the Courts of EU Member States.
The Düsseldorf Local Division has released a remarkable decision concerning the ‘long arm jurisdiction’ of the UPC, in which it confirmed its jurisdiction to determine infringement of the UK designation of a European patent, provided the defendant is domiciled in a UPC Contracting Member State.
In a January 2025 judgment, the Court of Appeal upheld the judgment of the High Court (Patents Court) in the case of Merck Serono S.A. (Appellant) v The Comptroller-General of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks (Respondent).
At the intersection of technology, law, and innovation stands Dave Clark, a Partner at Potter Clarkson, renowned for his expertise in software, AI, and electronics-based patents.
A new report WIPO Technology Trends - Future of Transportation aims to drive the development of sustainable, efficient, and connected transportation systems aligned with the UN's 2030 Agenda. We take a closer look.