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UPC Review of the Year

Publication and video series

In our inaugural UPC Review of the Year publication, we explore the significant changes brought by the UPC since it opened on 1 June 2023, impacting patent litigation across 18 European states.

Bristows has been a key player in the UPC's development, contributing to the Rules of Procedure and leading commentary on the Court’s evolution over the past decade. Our team, which includes 16 UPC representatives and European qualified lawyers supported by a broader team of over 50 patent litigators, offers unparalleled experience in European litigation strategy, technical expertise, and commercial insight, making us uniquely equipped to support your UPC needs.

Our UPC Review explores the case law emerging from the first 18 months of the new system and covers essential topics such as claim construction, infringement, preliminary injunctions and the doctrine of equivalents. It also analyses the UPC's approach to validity, the early FRAND decisions and procedural aspects such as bifurcation, parallel proceedings, transparency and confidentiality.

Whether you are a legal professional, a patent holder or interested in European patent law, our UPC Review provides valuable insights and practical guidance on the UPC's role in shaping the future of patent litigation in Europe.

Meet the authors

James Boon
Partner – Patent litigation

James specialises in patent litigation with a particular focus on high tech…

Charlie French
Partner – Patent litigation

Charlie is an experienced IP litigator, focusing predominantly on patent disputes in…

Naomi Hazenberg
Partner – Patent litigation

Naomi specialises in patent litigation matters with particular focus on cases involving…

Florence Plisner
Associate – Patent litigation and brands designs & copyright

Florence is an experienced intellectual property litigator whose practice spans the range…

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Matthew Raynor
Of Counsel – Patent litigation

Matthew is a highly experienced IP lawyer with a particular interest in…

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Lucy Sewter
Litigation Technology and Knowledge Manager

Lucy has extensive experience supporting intellectual property litigation teams. Lucy has a…

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Eden Winlow
Associate – Patent litigation

Eden is a qualified European Patent Attorney, Chartered (UK) Patent attorney and…

Video series: The twelve days of UPC

In the lead-up to the launch of our UPC Review of the Year publication, we shared 12 short, insightful, videos covering the key topics below.

Catch-up with the individual videos on specific topics below or explore the full playlist.

Related resources

We share our insights throughout the year via a range of formats, some of which are listed below.

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