Osborne Clarke launches UPC decision tracker

Interactive resource provides one-stop-shop on the UPC's substantive decisions

Osborne Clarke has launched the UPC decision tracker, a new online resource providing clear, up-to-date summaries of substantive decisions from the Unified Patent Court (UPC).

The UPC is a relatively new international court system for patent litigation in Europe that began on 1 June 2023. The court currently covers 18 EU Member States, including key markets such as Germany, France, Italy and Belgium, as well as exercising extra-territorial jurisdiction in certain circumstances.

Although the UK is not a participant in the UPC, its operation has marked a significant change to the patent litigation landscape in Europe. In addition, following recent jurisprudence from the Court of Justice of the EU, the UPC is currently testing the limits of its jurisdiction and its interplay with third state courts such as the UK.

The UPC presents both opportunities and risks to every type of business, and its implications should especially be considered for companies operating in sectors for which innovation and patents play an important role. Understanding the emerging trends of the UPC's decisions and their implications is crucial to navigate this evolving IP environment.

What the UPC decision tracker offers

The UPC decision tracker provides an intuitive, searchable database of every substantive decision from both its Court of First Instance and Court of Appeal. Osborne Clarke's IP team has carefully summarised each decision and tagged it by court, sector and subject matter, with particularly significant rulings clearly marked. A comprehensive free-text search also enables seamless issue-based searching, making it faster and easier to locate relevant cases.

Expert analysis and emerging trends

Alongside concise case summaries, our team provides expert insights on individual decisions to explain their significance and likely impact. These commentaries help clients stay ahead of developments. This analysis is complemented by broader thought leadership exploring trends emerging from the UPC.

Explore the resource

The UPC decision tracker is a one-stop shop for UPC case law and commentary. Visit the site at upc.osborneclarke.com to explore the database and insights, and contact Osborne Clarke’s IP team with any questions about the UPC's decisions and their implications for your business.