UPC – Patents
Unified Patent Jurisdiction transforms the legal landscape! Redefine your patent strategy to maximize your protection.
Since June 1, 2023, the Unified Patent Court (UPC) has brought a revolutionary change to the landscape of patent protection in Europe. Patent holders can now defend their European patent rights through a single action, with enforceable decisions across up to 18 European countries.
What the UPC Means for You
- A Supranational Court: The UPC eliminates the need for multiple national actions, simplifying and expediting proceedings.
- Harmonized Law: It establishes uniform case law on patent infringement and validity, enhancing legal certainty.
- Efficient Procedures: With shorter timelines, the UPC offers a rapid and consistent solution to patent disputes.
- Strategic Opportunities: Centralizing actions saves time, reduces costs, and provides consistency in your defense against competitors.
De Gaulle Fleurance: Your Trusted Partner to the UPC
We are among the few firms equipped to represent any party before the UPC, regardless of nationality or where the alleged infringement occurred in Europe. With our unique expertise and a network of international partners, we help you leverage the UPC’s opportunities while managing its risks.
Mapping Opportunities and Risks
Our team supports you in:
- Analyzing Patents: Assessing your patents and those of competitors worldwide.
- Exploiting Opportunities: Identifying how the UPC can protect your rights or challenge others’.
- Custom Defense and Attack Strategies: Tailoring approaches to meet your specific needs.
New Procedures, New Opportunities
The UPC introduces innovative mechanisms, such as:
- Protective Letters: A preemptive defense declaration, common in Germany, to avoid preliminary injunctions or seizure of goods.
- Patent Seizures: Our recognized expertise ensures swift and effective action in such cases.
With in-depth knowledge of European judicial systems and close relationships with international lawyers, we build agile, tailored teams to address your needs across jurisdictions.
Anticipate and React with Agility
- Short Timelines: UPC proceedings require maximum preparedness. We help you stay ready to respond to infringement claims or strategically initiate actions.
- Patent Troll Management: The UPC’s framework may attract Patent Trolls. Our proactive strategies protect your assets against such threats.
Our DNA: Expertise and Innovation
Innovation lies at the core of our DNA. Combining legal and technical expertise, we assist companies in cutting-edge technological sectors. From startups to multinationals, we cover emerging tech areas, from digital to biotechnology.
With extensive expertise in patent law, we understand the legal and technical complexities required to represent you effectively before this new European jurisdiction.
Our LitiPat barometer analyzes patent litigation since 2017
How many patents are overturned in court? What are the most impactful arguments to defend the validity of a patent? What are the chances of success of a patent infringement action? What is the amount of damages in case of patent infringement? Are patent infringement seizures useful to win a dispute? These are the questions that companies ask themselves on a daily basis.
LitiPat® is therefore an additional decision-making tool that allows to enrich and objectify the analysis with advice and recommendations in addition to the expertise of our lawyers, specialists in this type of litigation.
