セミナー: 欧州統一特許裁判所についてのHOFFMANN EITLEからのセミナー

欧州でも有名な特許法律事務所であるHOFFMANN EITLEから、UPC Masterclassとして欧州統一特許裁判所のセミナーがあるそうです。

Session 1: A new era of pharma litigation? – preliminary injunction proceedings national vs. UPC

Thursday, May 5, 2022 or Friday, May 6, 2022

Filing of PI requests - advantages, challenges and legal uncertainty under the UPC system

Strategic forum shopping and scope of injunctions

Impact of the couleur locale - and how to strategically use it

Possible counter attacks by the generic applicant

Session 2: Inspection and Evidence Proceedings/Double Protection and the Strategic Implications under the UPC system

Tuesday, May 17, 2022 or Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Practical case example to assess the full spectrum of evidence tools

Inspection procedure before the UPC compared to national procedures

Strategies on clearing the market / counter attacks after being served with infringement lawsuit

Outline of new German rules on double patent protection with practical case examples

Session 3: The UPC Approach to Damages Actions and Compensation Claims

Tuesday, June 28, 2022 or Thursday, June 30, 2022

The UPC vs. national rules on Burden of Proof

The use of experts

Claiming damages under different types of claims, e.g. second medical use claims

The calculation of damages under the UPC vs. the national procedure

Session 4: The new regime on the revocation of European patents/ The “long-arm jurisdiction” of the UPC

Friday, July 8, 2022

An in-depth look on the procedural requirements of the UPC revocation proceedings

Strategic implications of parallel UPC revocation and EPO opposition proceedings

Advantages of EPO oppositions / national invalidity proceedings / UPC revocation proceedings

Considerations for opting-out

The “long-arm jurisdiction” of the UPC regarding infringement outside UPC territory