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Willem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastWeek 08, 2026 – Submarines, Tires, and Confidentiality Traps Description:Welcome to a massive week at the Unified Patent Court. Prof. Willem Hoyng unpacks a packed docket of new decisions, highlighting critical strategic traps every patent litigator needs to know.In this episode, we cover:The Post-Trial Confidentiality Trap: Why your documents aren't automatically safe from public access when the case ends."Submarine Tactics": A strong critique of filing 40+ auxiliary requests to create legal uncertainty.Live Evidence: An unprecedented Milan order to physically cut open allegedly infringing tires during the oral hearing.Language & Venue Tactics: The continued wastefulness of...
2026-02-2439 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastWeek 7, 2026: UPC Unfiltered – Judicial "Magic," Failed Stalling Tactics & The Language TrapProf. Willem Hoyng reviews a week of tactical blunders and strict enforcement at the UPC.In this episode:💥 Stalling Backfires (Van Loon v Inverquark):The defendant tried to play games with confidentiality deadlines. The Court’s response? Releasing the unredacted expert report to the claimant.🗣️ Stop the Language Swap:Filing in German only to switch to English is a waste of time and money. Prof. Hoyng’s advice: File in English-friendly divisions (The Hague, Paris, Nordic-Baltic) from day one.🔨 No De Novo Review (Centripetal v Palo Alto):The Court of Appeal confirms it is...
2026-02-1621 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastWeek 6, 2026: Cross-Border Enforcement Risks & Confidentiality TrapsProf. Willem Hoyng reviews this week’s decisions, focusing on cross-border enforcement challenges, strict confidentiality rules, and the efficiency of settling costs.KEY DECISIONS:🔹 CROSS-BORDER ENFORCEMENT (FUJIFILM v Kodak - Mannheim LD)The Court held (in an obiter dictum) that UPC decisions concerning non-UPC territories (e.g., the UK) are only enforceable after recognition by local courts.Prof. Hoyng’s View: He disagrees with this approach, arguing that it complicates cross-border practice. If the UPC has jurisdiction, its orders should be directly enforceable without requiring secondary recognition proceedings.🔹 CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS (EOFlow v Insulet - CoA)The...
2026-02-0917 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastWeek 5, 2026 - No "External Eyes Only" & Appeal BlundersOur digital hosts discuss Prof. Willem Hoyng’s review of this week’s decisions, identifying critical rulings on confidentiality and appeal procedures.TOP 3 TAKEAWAYS:🔹 CONFIDENTIALITY: NO "EXTERNAL EYES ONLY" (Sun v Vivo; Ericsson v Asustek - CoA)The Court of Appeal confirmed that the UPC does not accept "External Eyes Only" regimes.The Rule: At least one natural person from a party (e.g., an employee) must be granted access to confidential information to ensure a fair trial. The risk to trade secrets can be mitigated by barring that employee from licensing negotiations, but they cannot...
2026-02-0228 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastWeek 4, 2026: Cross-Border Reach, Added Matter, & The Suspensive Effect Trap (Week 4, 2026)Prof. Willem Hoyng reviews this week’s key decisions, focusing on cross-border jurisdiction, strict validity standards, and the importance of choosing the right venue.In this episode:🔹 Cross-Border Reach (Labs v GC Aesthetics - Brussels LD):The Court confirms jurisdiction over alleged infringements in non-UPC countries (UK, Switzerland, Spain). Prof. Hoyng warns litigators: if you don't raise a jurisdiction objection properly, the Court won't do it for you.🔹 PI Rejected (Guardant v Sophia - Paris LD):Added Matter: The Court refused a PI, ruling the patent likely invalid. It clarified that finding...
2026-01-2620 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastWeek 3, 2026: Front-Loading Traps, The "German Overload" & Cost Decisions (Week 3, 2026)Prof. Willem Hoyng reviews this week’s decisions with a clear warning: The UPC is front-loaded and unforgiving, and forum choice is becoming a critical strategic variable.In this episode:⚠️ Front-loading Traps (Ona v Google; Fisher v Flexicare):Too late for indirect infringement: In Ona, a late attempt to argue indirect infringement was refused. If it's not in your Statement of Claim, it's out.EPO rules don't apply: In Fisher, "subsequent" auxiliary requests were rejected. Prof. Hoyng warns representatives that they must justify amendments upfront under the strict UPC Ru...
2026-01-1929 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastUPC Unfiltered: Commercial Access Denied, €50M Penalties & The "Front-Loaded" Reality (Week 2, 2026)Prof. Willem Hoyng reviews a busy start to 2026, analyzing 13 selected decisions with critical lessons on strategy, procedure, and copyright.In this episode:🔹 Commercial Access to File (Docket Navigator v Sumi/Syngenta):The Court of Appeal rejects a data platform's request to access case documents for its subscribers. Prof. Hoyng analyzes the "dead letter" risk to Rule 262 and argues that commercially distributing pleadings likely constitutes copyright infringement.🔹 No Suspensive Effect (Amazon v InterDigital):Amazon fails to stop a Mannheim order carrying potential penalties of up to €50 million. We discuss the "manifestly erroneous" standard and why the...
2026-01-1325 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastUPC Unfiltered – Week 1, 2026: BMW v Onesta & Judicial ImperialismWith the UPC quiet over the holidays, Prof. Willem Hoyng kicks off 2026 by analyzing a major cross-border clash between the US District Court (Waco) and the Munich Regional Court.In BMW v Onesta, the US Court blocked Onesta from pursuing an "anti-anti-suit injunction" in Germany. Prof. Hoyng offers a critique of the dynamics at play.Prof. Hoyng’s Key Takeaways:🔹 "Judicial Imperialism": Prof. Hoyng argues that the Munich Court is overreaching by granting injunctions on US patents, a move he characterizes as "judicial imperialism" that risks international friction.🔹 The Bifurcation Trap: He warns...
2026-01-0513 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) Podcast2025 Finale – The Duty of Disclosure and ASIsIn this year-end episode, our AI hosts discuss Prof. Willem Hoyng’s take on the final UPC items of 2025. After 866 notes this year, Prof. Hoyng discusses a final two.THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS:🔹 Revocation of ex parte inspection order (Düsseldorf LD)The Court revoked an ex parte inspection/seizure order, holding that the application did not provide correct and complete information on necessity. The availability of the products via Amazon weighed against an invasive measure. Prof. Hoyng welcomes the decision as a strong signal on the duty of full disclosure in ex parte requests.(Case: Ec...
2025-12-2913 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastWeek 51 (2025): "Reasonable Expectation of Success or Hope to Succeed", Service in China & Language of ProceedingsIn this week’s episode, our AI hosts unpack Prof. Willem Hoyng’s expert commentary on the key Unified Patent Court decisions from Week 51, 2025.In this episode, we cover:Sanofi v StadaPharm (Munich LD): A critical look at "reasonable expectation of success" regarding inventive step. Prof. Hoyng questions the court's divergence from the EPO Board of Appeal on reasonable expectation of success.Cardo v Shenzhen Asmax Infinite (Milan LD): An "excellent decision" on valid service under the Hague Convention when the Chinese Central Authority rejects service. Practical Tip: Why you must draft "Hong Kong...
2025-12-2227 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastWeek 50, 2025: Trade Fair Raids, PI Controversies & A Champagne ChallengeIn this episode covering Week 50 of 2025, our AI hosts unpack Professor Willem Hoyng’s expert analysis of the latest Unified Patent Court decisions.Key highlights include:Controversial PI Decision (LD Düsseldorf): Professor Hoyng strongly disagrees with the ruling in Roche v Menarini, arguing the court was "too liberal" on urgency regarding a product marketed since 2023 and questioning the jurisdiction over French and Italian defendants.Trade Fair Raids & Anti-Orders (LD Düsseldorf): Following Komax v Jiangsu, learn a strategic playbook for avoiding disruptive "raids" at exhibitions, including the use of ex parte "anti-orders."
2025-12-1537 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastWeek 49, 2025: Pizza Patents, Ex Parte Seizures & Representative ConductIn this episode covering Week 49 of 2025, our AI hosts unpack Professor Willem Hoyng’s expert analysis of the latest Unified Patent Court decisions.Key highlights include:Default Judgment re. 🍕 (LD Milan): A delicious twist in patent law. The court grants a default judgment regarding a pizza-making patent, ordering the defendant to post a message on their website.Ex Parte Seizure (LD Düsseldorf): A textbook case in Topsoe v Sypox. The court confirms that stopping production at a plant is authorized if necessary to secure evidence for a method patent.Jurisdiction over N...
2025-12-0835 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastUPC Unfiltered: Week 48, 2025 – The New "Holistic" Inventive Step & Strict Urgency RulesIn this jam-packed edition of UPC Unfiltered, we break down a massive week of decisions from the Unified Patent Court, featuring the raw and insightful commentary of Professor Willem Hoyng.This week is headlined by landmark Court of Appeal decisions that redefine how the UPC assesses Inventive Step, moving toward a "holistic" approach. Professor Hoyng also delivers stark warnings regarding urgency in Preliminary Injunctions—if you wait, you lose.In this episode, we cover:The "Holistic" Approach (Meril v Edwards & Amgen v Sanofi): Why the Court of Appeal rejected the strict "problem-solution approach" in...
2025-12-0235 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastWeek 47 2025: FRAND Jurisdiction, "Useless" Objections, & Saisie ConfidentialityThis episode covers important jurisdictional questions regarding FRAND determinations and threatened infringement, as well as a "textbook" guide to handling evidence and confidentiality following inspection orders.Highlights include:FRAND Determination Jurisdiction (LD Paris): Analysis of Sun v VIVO, where the court confirmed its jurisdiction to deal with declarations of FRAND terms. Professor Hoyng argues that the Court can and should set FRAND terms if parties disagree, particularly when injunctions are at stake.Preliminary Objections Rejected (LD Lisbon): A look at Boehringer v Zentiva, where the court confirmed jurisdiction over threatened infringement, rejecting arguments...
2025-11-2411 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastWeek 46 2025: Service on Chinese Defendants, Saisie Reviews, & Suspensive EffectCatch up on this week’s key UPC rulings as our AI hosts unpack Professor Willem Hoyng’s expert analysis of the decisions from Week 46, 2025.Highlights include:Service on Chinese Defendants (LD The Hague vs. LD Düsseldorf): A detailed look at the contrasting handling of service. While the Düsseldorf Local Division accepted a 5-month delay in PI proceedings (HP v Rentmeister), the Hague Local Division moved efficiently to allow alternative service (Avient v Xingi). Prof. Hoyng provides strategic advice on utilizing Article 15(3) of the Hague Service Convention.Review of Sai...
2025-11-1714 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastWeek 45: CoA on Translations, PI Reversals, and Suspensive EffectCatch up on this week’s key UPC rulings as our AI hosts unpack Professor Willem Hoyng’s expert analysis of the decisions from Week 45, 2025. This week was dominated by the Court of Appeal, which issued three significant procedural and substantive rulings.Highlights include:Patent Revocation Confirmed (CoA): In Seoul Viosys v expert klein, the Court of Appeal dismissed the patentee's appeal, confirming the patent's revocation for added matter. The decision provides a critical lesson on the binding nature of the filed English translation of a PCT application.PI Order Set Aside on Appe...
2025-11-1018 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastWeek 44: Res Judicata & National Courts, PI granted, plus CoA on Security for CostsIn this episode (Week 44, 2025), our AI hosts unpack Professor Willem Hoyng’s expert analysis of the latest key UPC rulings.Highlights from this episode include:🔹 Res Judicata from National Courts (LD Munich): In Heraeus v Vibrantz, the UPC respected a German court’s decision as res iudicata, but still allowed a new invalidity argument (Art. 83 EPC) that wasn't raised nationally.🔹 Security for Costs on Appeal (Court of Appeal): A key ruling in Oerlikon v Bhagat. The CoA denied security for first instance costs but granted it for the appeal itself, citing the appellant's refusal to...
2025-11-0315 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastWeek 43: Public Interest Limits Injunction, Patents Upheld via AR, & PI UpdatesCatch up on this week’s key UPC rulings as our AI hosts unpack Professor Willem Hoyng’s expert analysis of the decisions from Week 43, 2025. This week features major decisions on the merits where auxiliary requests saved patents, but public interest concerns led to a notable carve-out from an injunction. We also cover key preliminary injunction rulings.Highlights include:Limited Injunction Due to Public Interest (CD Paris): In Meril v Edwards, although the patent was invalid as granted, Auxiliary Request 2 was found valid and infringed. However, the court allowed one infringing product to remain on the...
2025-10-2715 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastWeek 42: CoA's Must-Read on Enforcement, Plus Key Merits DecisionsCatch up on this week’s key UPC rulings as our AI hosts unpack Professor Willem Hoyng’s expert analysis of the decisions from Week 42, 2025.Highlights include:Enforcement & Penalties (CoA): A deep dive into the Court of Appeal's "must-read" decision in Kodak v FUJIFILM , which laid out a clear framework for dealing with penalty orders and other crucial enforcement issues.Long-Arm Jurisdiction, Validity & Infringement (The Hague LD): Analysis of the ruling in HL Display v Black Sheep, where the court found the patent valid and infringed , and confirmed its jurisdiction to rule over a Du...
2025-10-2115 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastWeek 41: CoA Rejects Fundamental Challenge; Strict Case Management EnforcedCatch up on this week’s keyUPC rulings as our AI hosts unpack Prof. Willem Hoyng’s expert analysis of thedecisions from Week 41, 2025. Highlights include: 🔹 Fundamental Challenge to UPC Rejected (CoA): In Roku v Sun/Dolby, the Court of Appeal decisivelydismissed a preliminary objection that challenged the UPC's legal foundation. Thecourt confirmed the UPC's international jurisdiction and its status as a commoncourt of the EU Member States, seeing no reason to refer questions to the CJEU.🔹 PI Case Management (Paris LD): The courtproactively set strict page limits (e.g., 100 pages for the Defence) in a PIcase...
2025-10-1314 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastWeek 40 2025: CoA on Director Liability, Enforcement, and Added MatterA landmark week at the Unified Patent Court, with the Court of Appeal issuing two "must-read" final decisions on the merits that shape core UPC doctrine. Our AI hosts unpack Professor Willem Hoyng’s expert analysis of the key rulings from Week 40, 2025.Key topics covered in this episode include:Accessory and Director Liability (CoA – Belkin v Philips): In a landmark ruling, the Court of Appeal established the UPC framework for accessory liability. It held that accessories (such as managing directors), can be enjoined as “infringers” under a broad reading of Article 63(1) UPCA if they are aware of...
2025-10-0614 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastUPC UNFILTERED - WEEK 39 2025Week 39: A Full Merits Decision & CoA Rulings on Confidentiality and DeadlinesEpisode Description:Week 39 at the UPC brought major rulings on the merits of a patent case, along with key procedural and confidentiality decisions from the Court of Appeal. Our AI hosts unpack the highlights from Professor Willem Hoyng's expert analysis of the week's most important decisions.Key topics covered in this episode include:Full Merits Decision (Hamburg LD – Nera v Xiaomi): A detailed breakdown of a final decision where a patent was found invalid as granted for added matter. The co...
2025-09-2914 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastWeek 38 2025: CoA on Unitary Effect Deadlines & Strict Case ManagementThis week at the UPC saw a series of sharp lessons on procedure and case management. The Court of Appeal confirmed a fatal, non-restorable deadline for Unitary Patent applications, while first-instance divisions cracked down on overly long defensive filings and clarified rules on security for costs and discovery.In this AI-powered episode, our digital hosts unpack Professor Willem Hoyng's expert analysis of the key decisions from Week 38, 2025.Key topics covered include:Fatal Deadline for Unitary Effect (CoA): A breakdown of the Court of Appeal's decision in Bodycap v EPO, which confirmed the EPO’s...
2025-09-2218 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastWeek 37, 2025: "IKEA-Style" Infringement, Confidential Costs, and EquivalenceThis week, our AI hosts break down Professor Willem Hoyng's analysis of the latest UPC decisions. We explore a preliminary injunction from The Hague based on the doctrine of equivalents and a key ruling from Paris on the confidentiality of legal costs. Plus, we dive into a Düsseldorf order on using information in parallel cases and a Mannheim decision on whether selling a product in parts constitutes direct infringement.Key Rulings Discussed:Washtower v Industriebeteiligungs (The Hague LD): Infringement by equivalence.Microsoft v Suinno (Paris CD): Confidentiality of lawyers' invoices.O...
2025-09-1520 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastUPC UNFILTERED - WEEK 36 2025In this AI-powered breakdown of Week 36, 2025, our digital hosts unpack Professor Willem Hoyng's expert analysis on the decisions shaping UPC practice.Key topics covered in this episode include:Late Arguments (Court of Appeal): A look at a Court of Appeal decision confirming the high bar for discretionary reviews and why invalidity grounds that could have been raised earlier with "reasonable diligence" will be rejected. (CeraCon v Sunstar)Security for Costs: Analysis of a Mannheim Local Division order requiring €100,000 in security due to the difficulty of enforcing a judgment in China, even when the cl...
2025-09-0821 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastUPC UNFILTERED - WEEK 35 2025UPC UNFILTERED (AI) PODCAST – Episode 24. Highlights include:🔹 Urgency is strict – The Hague LD held that a 9-month delay was much too long. Delay for more than 2-3 months and your PI will be denied.🔹 Transparency is default – Munich LD allowed public access, rejecting “litigation strategy” as a reason for secrecy.🔹 Security for costs – Munich LD required the claimant to post security.🔹 Rejoinder limits – Mannheim LD disregarded arguments not tied to the Reply.📖 Full writtenversion → https://www.hoyngrokhmonegier.com/news-insights/upc-unfiltered-by-willem-hoyng-upc-decisions-week-35-2025/AI-generated podcast — minor inaccuracies may occur.
2025-09-0216 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastUPC UNFILTERED (AI) PODCAST – Week 34 2025UPC UNFILTERED (AI) PODCAST – Episode 23Week 34, 2025: Hamburg clarifies cross-border jurisdiction (Dyson v Dreame), the Court of Appeal enforces the strict one-month costs deadline (Expert v Seoul), and Munich warns against German-language filings in international disputes (Innovative Sonic v Oppo). Judges also push efficiency with case-splitting and strict front-loading.AI-generated podcast — minor inaccuracies may occur.
2025-08-2516 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastUPC UNFILTERED – Week 33 (2025): Imminent Infringement, Invalidity and MoreIn Episode 22, our AI hosts unpack Prof. Willem Hoyng’s expert commentary on the UPC decisions from Week 33, 2025.Highlights include:Imminent Infringement – CoA (Boehringer v Zentiva)Pre-launch steps such as pricing and reimbursement may already justify a preliminary injunction before market entry.Patent Invalidity – LD The Hague (Winnow v Orbisk)A broad claim interpretation used for infringement also led to invalidity. The Court applied the PSA but left open whether it is mandatory.Suspensive Effect – CoA (Sun v Vivo)The Court of Appeal rejected a suspension request in an urgen...
2025-08-1821 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastUPC UNFILTERED - WEEK 32🎙️ UPC UNFILTERED (AI) PODCAST – Episode 21 🎙️Our digital hosts unpack Willem Hoyng’s expert commentary on UPC Week 32, 2025 decisions — highlighting rulings with real procedural impact for practitioners.This episode covers:Confidentiality Clubs (R. 262A RoP): Necessity governs who gets access to confidential information.Service at a Trade Fair: service at a trade fair can be valid and can lead to a default judgment.Keeping Costs Confidential: How and when to protect detailed billing statements.Perfect for your commute or coffee break — stay ahead on the latest UPC developments. 🚗🚆☕Disclaimer: AI-genera...
2025-08-1116 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastWEEK 31 2025: Confidentiality Clarified & Added Matter RevocationsMust-read CoA ruling on confidentiality, strict added-matter tests in Munich & Düsseldorf, and key lessons on procedure and costs.This week at the UPC brings important lessons for practitioners.Highlights:Confidentiality requests clarified (CoA): If you don’t file a party-to-party secrecy request (R. 262A) with your submission, the information isn’t confidential. No second chances.Added Matter: Both the Munich and Düsseldorf divisions revoked patents, with Düsseldorf applying a strict "beyond reasonable doubt" standard.UPC rules take precedence: The Mannheim Division rejected reliance on German procedural law, re...
2025-08-0418 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastUPC UNFILTERED - WEEK 30, 2025Episode 19 – UPC UNFILTERED A packed week of UPC rulings, including:Revocation (Paris – Sibio v Abbott): Patent upheld after full review on added matter, novelty, and inventive step. General prior-art references are insufficient — grounds must be set out for each claim.Enforcement (Düsseldorf – Fuji v Kodak): Escalating daily penalties for non-compliance with an injunction. No prior warning or translation required before enforcement.Procedural lessons: Poorly framed auxiliary requests can unintentionally narrow a patent. Withdrawing an appeal can revive a patent previously declared invalid.Disclaimer: AI-generated voices — minor errors or mispronunci...
2025-07-2817 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastUPC UNFILTERED WEEK 29 2025🎙 Episode 18 – UK Jurisdiction, Evidentiary Seizures & Procedural DisciplineIn this week’s episode, our digital hosts important rulings on inter alia:🔹 Jurisdiction over the UKThe Mannheim Local Division confirms it can hear infringement claims concerning the UK part of a European patent, applying UK law on substance and UPC rules on procedure.🔹 Standards for SaisiesThe Court of Appeal sets out what’s required for an ex parte evidentiary seizure: urgency, risk of evidence loss, and full candor from the applicant.🔹 Strict Procedural ExpectationsFrom refusing hearing postponements for holidays to pushing back ag...
2025-07-2118 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastUPC UNFILTERED WEEK 28 2025In this AI-powered episode of UPC Unfiltered, get the key takeaways from a dense week of UPC caselaw. Our digital hosts discuss Prof. Willem Hoyng's Unfiltered analysis of 12 new decisions on costs, withdrawals, and procedural discipline.Highlights from this episode include:Security for costs: Learn when significant security can be required, based on factors like NPE status or difficulties enforcing costs abroad, and how failure to provide it can lead directly to a default judgment.Cost orders: We discuss why withdrawing a claim triggers a mandatory cost procedure that can lead to an...
2025-07-1417 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastUPC UNFILTERED WEEK 27 2025In this AI-powered edition of UPC Unfiltered, our digital hosts dive into Professor Willem Hoyng’s analysis of key decisions from the Unified Patent Court in Week 27.Please note: This episode covers decisions published up to July 2, 2025. Due to the UPC website being temporarily unavailable due to the implementation of the new CMS, cases decided after this date will be covered in our next episode.Key topics discussed this week include:Settlement & Fee Reimbursement: A critical ruling from the Düsseldorf Local Division clarifies that settling a case after the oral hearing means no...
2025-07-0713 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastUPC UNFILTERED WEEK 26 2025Episode 15: UPC Procedural Points: Fees, Costs, and Settlements (Week 26)Stay ahead of the curve with UPC Unfiltered! In this AI-powered edition, our digital hosts unpack Prof. Willem Hoyng’s insights on a range of important procedural and financial topics from the Court of Appeal, based on the key decisions from Week 26.This episode covers critical topics for practitioners, including:Court Fee Deadlines: A key clarification on exactly when court fees are considered "paid," providing crucial certainty for all litigants.Security for Costs: A look at when a claimant may be required to...
2025-06-3020 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastUPC UNFILTERED WEEK 25 2025: No "Motions to Reconsider," High Bar for Rehearings & Security for CostsIn this AI-powered edition of UPC Unfiltered, our digital hosts unpack Professor Willem Hoyng's essential insights on the key developments from the Unified Patent Court in Week 25.This episode focuses on crucial clarifications from the Court of Appeal regarding procedural rules and practical guidance on jurisdiction from the Local Divisions.Key case discussions in this episode include:Knaus Tabbert v Yellow Sphere: The Court of Appeal confirms that a request for a procedural measure cannot be used as a "motion to reconsider" a final decision.Alexion v Samsung: A very high bar is set...
2025-06-2321 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastUPC UNFILTERED - WEEK 24 2025Episode 13: Access to Pleadings, Translation Costs, and Case Management (Week 24)Stay ahead of the curve with UPC Unfiltered! In this AI-powered edition, our digital hosts dive into Prof. Willem Hoyng's sharp analysis of the Unified Patent Court's key decisions from Week 24.This episode unpacks critical developments impacting patent law in Europe, including:Meissner v NJOY and Juul: The Paris Central Division grants access to case files after a final decision, prompting a key warning about the potential copyright risks of simply copy-pasting pleadings in other proceedings.Aesculap AG v Shanghai International: the Düsseldorf L...
2025-06-1713 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastUPC UNFILTERED - WEEK 23 2025Episode 12: UPC Jurisdiction, Strict Deadlines, and Procedural Warnings (Week 23)Stay ahead of the curve with UPC Unfiltered! In this AI-powered edition, our digital hosts dive into Prof. Willem Hoyng's sharp analysis of the Unified Patent Court's key decisions from Week 23.This episode unpacks critical developments impacting patent law in Europe, including:XSYS v Esko-Graphics: A landmark Court of Appeal decision confirming UPC jurisdiction over infringements that occurred even before the court's existence and during a patent's opt-out period.Hanshow v Vusion: A crucial warning from the Court of Appeal on cost procedures, establishing that...
2025-06-0936 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastUPC UNFILTERED - WEEK 22 2025Episode 11: Week 22 UPC Rulings Unpacked with Prof. Willem HoyngStay ahead of the curve with UPC Unfiltered! In this AI-powered edition, our digital hosts dive into Prof. Willem Hoyng's sharp analysis of the Unified Patent Court's key decisions from Week 22.This episode unpacks critical developments impacting patent law in Europe, including:Aylo v Dish: The Paris Local Division accepts a Germany-only revocation request and finds a patent invalid due to added matter.Nanoval v ALD: Insights from the Munich Local Division as it upholds an evidentiary seizure, confirming that a "likelihood" of infringement can...
2025-06-0225 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastUPC UNFILTERED - Week 21 2025🎙️ Welcome to Episode 10 of UPC UNFILTERED — your concise, AI-powered guide to the latest Unified Patent Court decisions.Based on Professor Willem Hoyng’s authoritative analysis, this week’s episode covers highlights from Week 21 of 2025, including:• Genevant v Moderna – The Hague LD affirms broad UPC jurisdiction over UPC and non-UPC entities; opt-out validly withdrawn.• Knaus Tabbert v Yellow Sphere – CoA confirms: suspensive effect is the exception, not the rule; no referral to the CJEU.• Total v Texas Instruments – JR denies further pleadings request as unsubstantiated; review also dismissed.• DDP v Greenchemicals – Düsseldorf JR issues a “model” confiden...
2025-05-2622 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastUPC UNFILTERED - Week 20 2025🎙️ Welcome to Episode 9 of UPC UNFILTERED — your concise, AI-powered guide to the latest Unified Patent Court decisions.Based on Professor Willem Hoyng’s authoritative analysis, this week’s episode covers highlights from Week 20 of 2025, including:• Ballinno v UEFA – CoA dismisses PI appeal as devoid of purpose since on appeal an urgent interest was no longer argued.• Huawei v MediaTek – JR clarifies confidentiality obligations under RoP 262 and 262A.• Maschio v Spiridonakis – Court orders 2,000 kg machine inspected on-site just before the oral hearing.• Total v TI – JR permits repeated request for further submission (despite prior refusal).While...
2025-05-1930 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastUPC UNFILTERED - Week 19 2025🎙️ Welcome to Episode 8 of UPC UNFILTERED — your concise, AI-powered guide to the latest Unified Patent Court decisions.Based on Professor Willem Hoyng’s authoritative analysis, this week’s episode covers highlights from Week 19 of 2025, including:• Meril v SWAT – CoA confirms: a party cannot represent itself, even if it’s a representative. Default judgment follows.• Grundfos v Hefei – Injunction granted by LD Düsseldorf; late-filed invalidity argument rejected.• Boehringer v Zentiva – According to LD Lisbon, a Prior Evaluation Procedure to offer to public hospitals is insufficient to trigger a PI.• Hybridgenerator v HGSystem – CoA changes language from Dani...
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Les Podcasts du Droit et du Chiffre Lefebvre DallozL'application des droits d'auteur aux créations d'arts appliquésVous écoutez Propriété intellectuelle : regards pratiques et enjeux prospectifs, un podcast préparé par le cercle Lefebvre Dalloz Avocats sous la direction de Stéphanie Le Cam, Maître de conférences à l'Université de Rennes 2 ; de Caroline Le Goffic, Professeur de droit privé à l'Université de Lille, co-directrice de l’équipe de recherches appliquées au droit et de Yann Basire, Maître de conférences à l’Université de Strasbourg et directeur général du Centre d'études internationales de la propriété intellectuelle. Ce podcast donne la parole aux experts - avocats, universitaires, juris...
2025-05-0717 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastWeek 18 2025 – UPC UNFILTEREDWelcome to Episode 7 of UPC UNFILTERED—your concise, AI-powered guide to the latest Unified Patent Court decisions.Based on Professor Willem Hoyng’s authoritative analysis, this week’s episode covers highlights from Week 18 of 2025, including:• Juul v NJOY – Court of Appeal grants an exceptional stay pending EPO appeal• Kinexon v Ballinno – Patent revoked; Central Division confirms inventive step is a matter of law, not fact• InterDigital v Disney – Language of proceedings changed from German to EnglishWhile our voices are digital, our insights are real. Still, some details may occasionally be slightly off—and n...
2025-05-0623 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastWeek 17 2025 – UPC UNFILTEREDWelcome to Episode 6 of UPC UNFILTERED—your concise, AI-powered guide to the latest Unified Patent Court decisions.Based on Professor Willem Hoyng’s authoritative analysis, this week’s episode covers highlights from Week 17 of 2025, including:• Confidentiality issues: Orthovox v Mammut and Nicoventures v NJOY/Juul• Bifurcation in the name of efficiency: Labrador v BioMérieux• JR outlines key issues ahead of the hearing: Dish v Aylo• Injunction granted, but only for France: Seoul Viosys v Laser ComponentsWhile our voices are digital, our insights are real. Still, some details may occasionally be...
2025-04-2818 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastWeek 16 2025 – UPC UNFILTEREDWelcome to Episode 5 of UPC UNFILTERED—your concise, AI-powered guide to the latest Unified Patent Court decisions.Based on Professor Willem Hoyng’s authoritative analysis, this week’s episode covers highlights from Week 16 of 2025, including:• Syngenta v Sumi Agro (UPC_CFI_566/2024; 39/2025): LD Munich allows claim change to include non-UPC EPC states post–BSH v Electrolux.• Kunststoff Nehl v Häfele (UPC_CFI_526/2024): 80 auxiliary requests cut to 10—a clear message on procedural economy.• Seoul Viosys v Expert Klein (UPC_CFI_363/2023; 677/2024): Claim dismissed for being one day late—strict deadlines strictly enforced.• Bekaert v Siltronic (UPC_CFI_53...
2025-04-2229 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastWeek 15 2025 – UPC UNFILTEREDWelcome to Episode 4 of UPC UNFILTERED—your concise, AI-powered guide to the latest Unified Patent Court decisions. Based on Professor Willem Hoyng’s authoritative analysis, this week’s episode covers highlights from Week 15 of 2025, including:Dainese v Alpinestars (UPC_CFI_472/2024 & UPC_CFI_792/2024): Critical issues on claim amendments and UPC jurisdiction.Härtwich v Talbert (UPC_CFI_50/2024): Joint development agreements and compensation for unauthorized use of a patent application.TGI v AIM (UPC_CoA_169/2025): Leave to change or amendmend the claim (R. 263 RoP) and the addition of a defendant.EOFlow v Insulet (UPC_CF...
2025-04-1424 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastWeek 14 2025 – UPC UNFILTEREDWelcome to the third AI-powered episode of UPC UNFILTERED—your go-to source for sharp, weekly commentary on the latest Unified Patent Court decisions.Based on Willem Hoyng’s authoritative analysis, this episode covers the highlights from Week 14 of 2025, including decisions on claim amendments, opt-out withdrawals, jurisdiction over pre-UPCA acts, security for costs, and the problem-solution approach.Tailored for patent professionals, this concise and accessible episode brings you up to speed quickly—no fluff, just essential insights.Prefer to read the full, written version? Access the complete commentary here:https://www.hoyngrokhmonegier.com/news-i...
2025-04-0730 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastWeek 13 2025 – UPC UNFILTEREDWelcome to the second AI-powered episode of UPC UNFILTERED, your go-to source for sharp, weekly commentary on the latest Unified Patent Court decisions. Based on Willem Hoyng’s authoritative analysis, this episode covers the highlights from Week 13 of 2025, including rulings on jurisdictional objections, bifurcation, confidentiality in cost proceedings, and more.Tailored for patent professionals, this concise and accessible episode brings you up to speed quickly—no fluff, just essential insights.Brought to you by HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER—we do IP.
2025-04-0121 minWillem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) PodcastWeek 12 2025 – UPC UNFILTEREDWelcome to the inaugural episode of UPC UNFILTERED, your premier source for incisive, weekly commentary on the latest Unified Patent Court decisions. In this first AI-powered episode, we delve into key rulings from Week 12 of 2025, as analyzed by Prof. Willem Hoyng. Topics include confidentiality measures in cost proceedings, jurisdictional challenges concerning the UPC's alignment with EU law, and procedural considerations for amending claims and adding defendants. Designed for patent professionals, this concise and accessible episode delivers essential insights without the fluff.Brought to you by HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER—we do IP.
2025-04-0124 min
La Inquietud3x37 - Pablo Ignacio Fernández Carballo-CaleroGARRET EDWARDS entrevista a PABLO IGNACIO FERNÁNDEZ CARBALLO-CALERO, Licenciado en Derecho por la Universidad de Vigo (España) con Premio Extraordinario de Fin de Carrera, Doctor en Derecho Europeo por la Universidad de Bolonia (Italia), Profesor Titular de Derecho Mercantil de la Universidad de Vigo, consejero académico de la oficina de Hoyng Rokh Monegier (Madrid, España), investigador en múltiples proyectos europeos, y autor de más de 70 publicaciones, que incluyen diversos artículos doctrinales, capítulos de libro y comentarios de jurisprudencia. Esta entrevista se emitió originalmente por CNN Radio Rosario (FM 89.5) en Argentina el 24 de junio d...
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