Publications, press articles, rankings, awards

1602, 2026

Mind the Gap between the UPC and the High Court of Justice

Céline Fabre2026-02-16T14:29:20+01:00Patent, Publications, UPC|

Different approaches and conclusions in the case of Advanced Cell Diagnostics vs. Molecular Instruments

1102, 2026

EPO adjusts its fee schedule from April 1, 2026

Céline Fabre2026-02-16T13:40:55+01:00IP Alert Brevet, Patent, Publications|

1. The EPO will adjust its fee schedule with effect from April 1, 2026.

1002, 2026

Evidence of use of your trademark and independent subcategories: good habits for 2026!

Céline Fabre2026-02-10T10:00:59+01:00Publications, Trademark|

At the beginning of this year, it’s time for good resolutions.

2601, 2026

Replacement of formal service by publication on webpage of the UPC

Céline Fabre2026-01-26T12:26:59+01:00Patent, Publications, UPC|

Orders of Local Divisions of Milan and Mannheim

1901, 2026

Geographical indications and trademarks: between conflict and coexistence

Céline Fabre2026-01-19T15:16:38+01:00Publications, Trademark|

Geographical indications (GIs) protect the name of a product originating from a specific geographical area and which owes its qualities or reputation to its origin. It is common for trademarks to include terms that are identical or evocative of a GI or, conversely, for a GI to include terms found in earlier trademarks, which can give rise to conflicts.

1501, 2026

The Paris Local Division of the UPC confirms Jurisdiction in the Sun Patent Trust v. Vivo Case

Céline Fabre2026-01-15T10:14:16+01:00Patent, Publications, UPC|

On October 30, 2025, the Paris Local Division of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) issued an order (UPC_CFI_361/2025) rejecting the plea of lack of jurisdiction raised by Vivo in the dispute against Sun Patent Trust.