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Friday, May 1, 2026

European Patent Litigation Sees Landmark Rulings as UPC, CJEU, and UK Courts Shape SEP and FRAND Landscape

Unified Patent Court, CJEU, and national judiciaries deliver pivotal decisions on cross-border jurisdiction, SEP enforcement, and FRAND royalty determinations in 2025.

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The European patent litigation arena has witnessed a series of transformative rulings in 2025, with the Unified Patent Court (UPC) solidifying its role in major disputes, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) redefining cross-border jurisdiction, and national courts in Germany and the UK issuing influentia…
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Crowell Secures $48 Million Jury Verdict for Kawasaki in Landmark Patent Case

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Anand and Anand Launches National Conference Celebrating Indian Scientific Innovations

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