UPC key points
A single transnational court
The UPC is a single transnational court, with its various local, regional, and central divisions operating as branches under a single set of rules of procedure. Read more
Speedy procedure; technical and legal skills
The UPC procedures require all parties to present a complete case from the outset, with short deadlines which are particularly pressing on a defendant. Read more
Language really matters
One of the most striking features of the UPC is that, for the first time, it will be possible to conduct litigation in respect of multiple European countries in a single language. This may not even be an official language of any of the countries involved. Read more
Many locations; some are more popular
The UPC will have first instance venues across the European Union, but they are not all expected to be equally busy. Read more
Combining UPC litigation with national litigation
Many UPC litigation strategies will involve national litigation as well. In most cases, litigants will want to consider the UK, an established patent litigation venue, in parallel. Read more Read more