As the UPC establishes its position in the European IP landscape, the tension between national courts and the UPC is growing more pronounced. From Germany’s increasingly patentee-friendly stance to the emerging strategic importance of UPC first-instance decisions, this session unpacks the evolving dynamics shaping venue selection. With leading jurisdictions competing for relevance and consistency, legal teams must carefully weigh litigation strategies, timelines, and judge behaviour across venues. This session explores what’s driving decision-making in general technology patent litigation cases, FRAND and SEP disputes, and how industry stakeholders are navigating a fragmented, fast-moving litigation environment.
• Compare litigation strategy and outcomes between the UPC and key national courts, including Germany and the UK.
• Assess how judicial behaviour, timing, and appeal prospects are influencing venue selection in high-stakes tech disputes.
• Understand the impact of important case law at the UPC, including Panasonic vs Oppo (2024) and determine your strategy accordingly.