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.

30 April 2026 - E21

Amended claims and auxiliary requests in PI proceedings


In ONWARD Medical v Niche Biomedical, decided on 27 March 2026, the Court of Appeal clarified two related – but distinct – issues in PI proceedings.

 

9 April 2026 - E20

UPC long-arm jurisdiction and Art. 7(2) Brussels I Recast – no long arm if international jurisdiction is based on the place of the harmful event


In Keeex v Adobe and others, the claimant argued that the UPC should also have jurisdiction for alleged infringements in non-UPC countries such as Spain, the UK, Switzerland and Norway. The Local Division accepted this approach. But the Court of Appeal disagreed.

 

26 March 2026 - E19

One counterclaim, one fee… but not for a later copy


A recent procedural order from the Mannheim Local Division clarifies how court fees apply to counterclaims for revocation when several defendants are involved.The case is Irdeto v DJI of 27 February 2026.

 


Where to watch

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

YouTube  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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