C5's UPC Institute

The UPC One Year Later: Judicial Insights on Year One

May 29, 2024 11:45am

Honorable AndrĂ¡s Kupecz
Legally Qualified Judge, Central Division, Munich Section
Unified Patent Court

Honorable Edgar Brinkman
Legally Qualified Judge, Local Division, The Hague
Unified Patent Court

Moderator:

Professor Willem Hoyng
Partner
HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER Chairman, Advisory Committee of the UPC Member, Drafting Committee of the Rules of Proceedings of the UPC

This judicial roundtable offers a unique opportunity to gain insights from the judiciary’s viewpoint on the UPC’s operations and its impacts over the past year. The judges will share their experiences, challenges, and triumphs in navigating this new legal landscape. Attendees will benefit from a firsthand account of how the UPC has influenced patent litigation in Europe, including changes in procedural dynamics, case management, and decision-making trends. This engaging conversation will not only provide a retrospective look at the UPC’s inaugural year, but also offer foresight into future developments and ongoing evolution in European patent law.