Standard Essential Patents in the Unified Patent Court.

The article discusses the implications of standard essential patents (SEPs) in the Unified Patent Court (UPC), which was launched in June 2023. It highlights the increasing number of SEP-related cases being filed in the UPC, particularly in the electronics sector. The article also mentions the involvement of renowned global industry players in these cases. Additionally, it mentions the emergence of non-practicing entities (NPEs) asserting patents in the UPC, and the development of relevant case law in the court. The article concludes by stating that the UPC has the potential to become a popular venue for resolving patent disputes in Europe. The given text provides links to various legal documents and articles related to recent rulings and decisions in the European patent court. These documents offer insights and analysis on topics such as transparency in the court system and the implications for litigants. The text suggests that these resources may be of interest to library patrons conducting research on intellectual property litigation in Europe. [Extracted from the article]