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UK judge says injunction wouldn’t affect foreign judges, InterDigital wasn’t restricted from raising arguments in UPC — yet seeks to prevent enforcement of UPC order
Read more: UK judge says injunction wouldn’t affect foreign judges, InterDigital wasn’t restricted from raising arguments in UPC — yet seeks to prevent enforcement of UPC orderMr Justice Meade and Amazon are still seeking to prevent InterDigital from enforcing a UPC injunction. In some ways there is de-escalation, but the situation remains problematic.
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UPC CoA reverses invalidation of Amgen patent, clarifies standards for added matter and sufficient disclosure; infringement action to resume
Read more: UPC CoA reverses invalidation of Amgen patent, clarifies standards for added matter and sufficient disclosure; infringement action to resumeIn a high-stakes life sciences case, the UPC’s CoA has provided its most far-reaching clarifications on (in)validity to date.
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334-294 majority of European Parliament votes to sue Commission over withdrawal of EU SEP Regulation: 80% of largest political group against
Read more: 334-294 majority of European Parliament votes to sue Commission over withdrawal of EU SEP Regulation: 80% of largest political group againstContext: In the summer, the European Commission (EC) finalized the withdrawal of the proposed EU regulation on standard-essential patents (SEPs) (July 31, 2025 ip fray article). The European Parliament (EP) had overwhelmingly supported the bill, but it was going nowhere in the EU Council. Still, some Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) were disgruntled enough…
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Access Advance announces growth of HEVC and VVC pools, renewals; new information about SEP PI (Dolby v. Roku) available now
Read more: Access Advance announces growth of HEVC and VVC pools, renewals; new information about SEP PI (Dolby v. Roku) available nowAccess Advance has announced major growth in its HEVC and VVC patent pools, and has publicly confirmed that Dolby won a preliminary injunction against Roku.
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BREAKING: Munich I Regional Court already above 275 new patent cases for 2025, up 20% from last year’s total
Read more: BREAKING: Munich I Regional Court already above 275 new patent cases for 2025, up 20% from last year’s totalWe just learned from Presiding Judge Dr. Oliver Schoen (“Schön” in German) of the Landgericht München I’s (Munich I Regional Court) 7. Zivilkammer (7th Civil Chamber) that his court has already received more than 275 new patent actions in 2025. The number the court reported for 2024 was 231 (ahead of any other German court),…
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UPC Roundup (1 week): Paris LD on starting point for urgency in special fact pattern involving acquisition of SPC; novel FRAND claim revealed; CD Munich on hindsight; and more
Read more: UPC Roundup (1 week): Paris LD on starting point for urgency in special fact pattern involving acquisition of SPC; novel FRAND claim revealed; CD Munich on hindsight; and moreThis is a summary of developments in and around the Unified Patent Court (UPC) in the week since our November 16, 2025 UPC Roundup. The Paris Local Division’s (LD) decision in Merz v. Viatris is discussed in particular detail.
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InterDigital wins second German patent injunction against Disney: Munich I Regional Court
Read more: InterDigital wins second German patent injunction against Disney: Munich I Regional CourtThe noose is tightening. After injunctions in Brazil and Germany, Disney may opt for a license now rather than for protracted litigation.
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