UPC UNFILTERED - WEEK 24 2025

Episode 13: Access to Pleadings, Translation Costs, and Case Management (Week 24)Stay ahead of the curve with UPC Unfiltered! In this AI-powered edition, our digital hosts dive into Prof. Willem Hoyng's sharp analysis of the Unified Patent Court's key decisions from Week 24.This episode unpacks critical developments impacting patent law in Europe, including:Meissner v NJOY and Juul: The Paris Central Division grants access to case files after a final decision, prompting a key warning about the potential copyright risks of simply copy-pasting pleadings in other proceedings.Aesculap AG v Shanghai International: the Düsseldorf Local Division ordered a party to bear the costs of simultaneous translation for choosing representatives who don't speak the language of the proceedings.TCL Europe v Corning: An example of UPC pragmatism, where a hands-on Judge-Rapporteur efficiently resolved a dispute over case amendments via a simple video discussion with the parties.Canon v General Plastic: An early decision by the Düsseldorf Local Division not to bifurcate a case, highlighting the court's proactive focus on speed and efficiency from the outset.Join us as our digital hosts unpack these pivotal rulings, focusing on practical guidance for litigants, cost implications, and the court's hands-on approach to case management.Prefer the written version? Find Prof. Hoyng's full commentary for Week 24 on the Hoyng Rokh Monegier website.Disclaimer: Our AI-generated voices aim to assist—some details may be off and pronunciations might not be perfect.