The unitary patent came into force on June 1, 2023, as did the Unified Patent Court (UPC).
To date, 6 invalidity actions and 35 infringement actions have been brought before the UPC, according to information available online.
Most disputes are referred to the Munich Central Division.
It seems that the articulation of rights and procedures between the JUB and the European Patent Office is the key issue in most invalidity actions.
This April, the French IP Office (INPI) will be launching a new e-Soleau portal.
Brandon IP will be attending the INTA (International Trademark Association) conference, which brings together our clients and colleagues from all over the world in the same city.
STAMP company sued the French retail store chain La Foir'fouille, accusing it of infringing its copyright in the famous Tam Tam stool, in the absence of design rights, which had lapsed.