Europe’s Unified Patent Court (UPC) is rapidly becoming central to any global IP enforcement strategy. Spanning a jurisdiction with a population similar in size to the US, the UPC delivers first-instance judgments in less than 12 months, and has rapid and readily available preliminary injunctions. We focus on business driven IP-enforcement strategies, working with our clients to leverage the UPC for a commercial edge.
Uniquely experienced
We are European experts for UPC enforcement strategy through a commercial lens. We bring our European Patent Office (EPO) expertise from prosecution, contentious proceedings, and oral hearings before the EPO to the UPC forum.
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Over 80 patent professionals with leading technical knowledge spanning a full array of specialisms
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UPC experts with a track record over multiple UPC cases including acting for multinationals in a range of fields
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Leading authorities in EPO Oppositions and Appeals - specialists in tactically interfacing between UPC and EPO proceedings
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Experienced in running cases in the context of pan-European litigation
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Expert advocates
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Core to the case in collaborative litigation teams
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A depth and flex of bandwidth, deployable for maximum impact
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Native English speakers adept at using our technical and legal linguistic understanding to the full in our written and oral advocacy
Powerful Partnerships
Underpinning our understanding of the businesses we work with (and what they need from their IP) is our local knowledge from, and presence in, our US East and West coast liaison offices, alongside offices in the UK and Europe. In addition, we have the flexibility to harness our network of trusted connections across Europe to collate, devise and coordinate optimal teams, on a case-by-case basis.
Commercially driven
We understand the role of IP enforcement in enabling both collaboration and resolving disputes. Leveraging our EPO expertise, we work with businesses to devise and implement versatile IP approaches with strategic use of the UPC, to deliver enhanced IP value for commercial results. So whether in attack or defence, in infringement proceedings or running revocation actions, business aims are our focal point. At Kilburn & Strode, our patent attorneys bring the right pace, focus and expertise into UPC proceedings to drive tangible, commercial results.
UPC plus
Integrating UPC strategies in a wider context is key. Whether its integrating our advice on risk, negotiations, ADR, M&A, or transactions; we bring tailored solutions to provide a commercial edge. Using our bespoke business training, and financial acumen, our attorneys can offer C-suite and Board-level advice that is robust and outcome driven and brings about the results our clients need from their IP.