If any legitimate mapping of prior art onto claim features destroys novelty, the patent must be…
Claim construction: The patent is its own lexicon, “purposive non-use” excludes intent not…
For the objective elements of indirect infringement, it is not necessary that both components of the…
Classification as confidential if parties agree on confidential nature of the information. : The…
The assessment of whether an action becoumes devoid of purpose (R. 360 RoP) is based on the interest…
The RoP lack specific pleading rules for a FRAND defence.: Unlike in case of a counterclaim for…
Evidence production applications (Art. 59 UPCA, R. 190 RoP) require four cumulative conditions:…
Costs paid under a first-instance decision are recoverable if that decision is overturned on appeal.…
The UPC lacks international jurisdiction over non-EU/UPC defendants when alleged infringing acts…
Novelty may be destroyed by implicit disclosure where the skilled person would inevitably infer a…
The Court of Appeal can grant suspensive effect to an order pursuant to R. 220.2 RoP as Art. 74 UPCA…
A realistic starting point in the same technical field does not automatically render the claimed…
Universal jurisdiction doctrine consolidated: The panel — departing from its own earlier position…
Security for costs under Art. 69(4) UPCA can only be ordered against the applicant who is initiating…
The revocation of an independent claim does not automatically affect the validity of unchallenged…
A minor deviation in deadlines for multiple defendants makes a request to align them reasonable for…
A party or its representative may prepare a private transcript of an oral hearing, based on an audio…
Cost determination proceedings must always be initiated at the Court of First Instance, regardless…
