Your Guide to the Unified Patent Court

Episode 24 - How far should a patent’s prosecution history influence its interpretation in litigation? In this episode of UPC Insights, we dive into the debate over file wrapper estoppel at the Unified Patent Court. Join George Walden and the expert Tilman Pfrang as they explore the UPC’s approach to this controversial doctrine, its potential impact on claim interpretation, and how it compares to practices in the U.S., UK, and Europe. Whether you're a patentee, litigator, or just curious about the evolving dynamics of the UPC, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Episode 23 - In the upcoming episode of UPC Insights, George Walden is joined by patent attorney Julian Würmser and attorney at law Moritz Bloser to discuss the latest SEP and FRAND developments at the Unified Patent Court. In a rather unexpected decision by the Mannheim Local Division, the UPC has for the first time been given the opportunity to state its position on the so-called FRAND dance and its underlying steps, as set out in the landmark 2015 ECJ judgment Huawei v ZTE. The episode will shed light on the crucial question of whether the UPC will follow the somehow established (German) case law or whether it will develop its own view on this very relevant issue of pan-European patent infringement. As the icing on the cake, the Mannheim Local Division was also asked to determine a FRAND rate between the parties. Such a FRAND determination is something that German national courts have always tried to avoid (in contrast to the UK courts, for example). Don't miss this highly significant review of the latest developments in SEP and FRAND!

Episode 22 - In this episode of UPC Insights, George Walden is joined by experts Sam Giles and Tilman Pfrang to discuss the doctrine of equivalents at the Unified Patent Court. How does the local Division in the Hague shape the application of this doctrine? And how does the UPC's approach compare to established practices in the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands? Tune in as we explore the implications for patent holders, the strategic adjustments needed, and what the future holds for this evolving area of law. Don’t miss this deep dive into one of the most debated topics in patent litigation!