A case study presented by active UPC litigators.
In June 2023, the international Unified Patent Court (UPC) was launched in 18 EU member states. Since day one, BARDEHLE PAGENBERG has been involved in more than 270 UPC cases and has consolidated its position as the leading firm, trusted to represent both plaintiffs and defendants. The case of Philips vs Belkin, filed on the first day of the UPC, June 1, 2023, was the first case that went through both instances at the UPC. In its decision released on October 3, the Court of Appeal clarified many important aspects of procedural and material law and awarded our client Philips an important victory.
Join three active UPC litigators involved not only in the Philips vs Belkin litigation but in over 80 UPC actions to discuss the lessons learned from this landmark decision and other important cases. An analysis of the Philips vs Belkin case and excursions into other relevant proceedings will show what it takes to win at the UPC both for plaintiffs and for defendants.
Please join us in person on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. JST at the Hotel Okura in Tokyo.
Following our presentation and the discussions (after 6:30 p.m.), we would be delighted to continue our exchange and meet you personally over finger food and beverages. We look forward to furthering our understanding and engaging in conversation with you.
You will leave with the following takeaways:
- Insights into how the UPC is operating, what the UPC time schedules and case management look like, and how internal workflows should be optimized
- How to combine UPC and German national proceedings
- A better understanding of cross-border risks for Japanese companies after the CJEU decision in BSH vs Electrolux
See you in person in Tokyo!
Please note that the registration deadline is February 15. Seats are limited by the venue.
