Litigation Matters 2025
The EPO, together with EPLAW and EPLIT, hosted its Litigation Matters 2025 online conference, bringing together judges, lawyers and patent professionals to discuss key developments in UPC litigation. The event focused on standard essential patents (SEP), supplementary protection certificates (SPC), cross-border disputes and the role of mediation and arbitration in resolving patent disputes.
On 3 and 4 December, the European Patent Office (EPO) held its Litigation Matters 2025 conference, in co-operation with the European Patent Lawyers Association (EPLAW) and the European Patent Litigators Association (EPLIT). The online conference, attended by 1 300 registered participants, focussed on emerging trends in Unified Patent Court (UPC) litigation, which is becoming increasingly central to European patent enforcement.
The programme featured in-depth sessions on claim interpretation, with perspectives from UPC judges and national courts; supplementary protection certificates (SPCs); standard essential patents and FRAND-related disputes; and cross-border litigation issues, including anti-suit injunctions and questions of jurisdiction. The discussions underscored the importance of continued exchange between judicial and practitioner communities as UPC jurisprudence evolves.
The EPO reaffirmed its commitment to supporting high-quality patent litigation practices and facilitating dialogue with the Boards of Appeal, the UPC, national courts and other stakeholders. These efforts reflect the goals of the EPO’s Strategic Plan 2028 to deepen co-operation across the European patent ecosystem and strengthen shared understanding of litigation challenges and case law developments.
Litigation Matters remains a core part of the EPO’s litigation training portfolio, offering a platform for legal professionals to engage on UPC developments and practical litigation issues.
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