UPC Video Bites

Your 2-Minute Patent Law Update

Timan Pfrang
Tilman Pfrang, LL.M.
Patent Attorney, Dipl.-Phys.

UPC Video Bites – The UPC in 2-Minute Bites

No fluff. No long podcasts. Just sharp, actionable insights on the latest UPC decisions — in 2 minutes.

In our UPC video series, we break down the latest UPC decisions and developments into clear takeaways. Brief, to the point, and always focused on what matters most for patent practitioners – every second Thursday, in just 2 minutes.

12 March 2026 - E18

The Court of Appeal keeps appeal proceedings tight


Two recent orders from the UPC Court of Appeal confirm an important procedural point: appeal proceedings are designed to have a very limited written phase.

 

26 February 2026 - E17

Art. 33.1(b) UPCA and the "same alleged infringement"


A short but important clarification from Paris.

In Valeo v Bosch, order of 17 February 2026, the Local Division Paris interpreted Article 33.1(b) UPCA – specifically the requirement that, in multi-defendant cases, “the action relates to the same alleged infringement”.

 

12 February 2026 - E16

Mannheim on enforcement outside UPC territory

In a follow-up order of 30 January 2026, the Mannheim Local Division confirmed substantial penalty payments for continued non-compliance with recall, destruction and information obligations. But the real interest lies elsewhere.

 


Where to watch

You can follow UPC Video Bites on all major short-form platforms:

YouTube  Instagram  TikTok  LinkedIn

One format. Multiple platforms. Always under 120 seconds.

 

Why patent professionals love it

  • Fast: 2 minutes
  • Focused: Only what matters for UPC practice
  • Bi-weekly cadence: New episode every other Thursday
  • Digestible format: Perfect for your commute or coffee break

 

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