UPC.Insights is the podcast from Meissner Bolte. Every other Thursday, we bring you exciting episodes where we explore the world of patent law. Our experts and guest speakers provide you with the latest information, background knowledge, and engaging discussions about the Unified Patent Court. Now available in English!
Episode 35 - In this episode of UPC Insights, host Tilman Pfrang, LL.M. is joined by Samuel Giles and Julian Würmser, LL.M. to examine how standard essential patent (SEP) litigation and FRAND licensing obligations are handled in the UK and at the Unified Patent Court.
From the legacy of Unwired Planet to the rise of interim license declarations, we unpack the strategic landscape shaping global FRAND litigation. What’s the impact of global licence offers? How do UPC and UK approaches differ? And what does all this mean for patentees and implementers alike?
Join us for a sharp and comparative take on two of Europe’s most active FRAND litigation venues – and how to choose between them.
Episode 34 - How do you respond when your opponent alleges a fact you’d rather avoid? At the Unified Patent Court, vague denials and silence are no (longer) safe strategies. In this episode, host Tilman Pfrang, LL.M. speaks with patent litigator Moritz Bloser about the evolving UPC practice on burden of proof, fact pleading, and why parties must take a clear stand – or risk serious consequences. Drawing on recent decisions, including a procedural order from the Düsseldorf Local Division, the discussion offers practical guidance for anyone preparing to litigate facts at the UPC.
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Current developments: Continuous updates on the latest developments in patent law and the UPC.
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