Week 50, 2025: Trade Fair Raids, PI Controversies & A Champagne Challenge

In this episode covering Week 50 of 2025, our AI hosts unpack Professor Willem Hoyng’s expert analysis of the latest Unified Patent Court decisions.Key highlights include:Controversial PI Decision (LD Düsseldorf): Professor Hoyng strongly disagrees with the ruling in Roche v Menarini, arguing the court was "too liberal" on urgency regarding a product marketed since 2023 and questioning the jurisdiction over French and Italian defendants.Trade Fair Raids & Anti-Orders (LD Düsseldorf): Following Komax v Jiangsu, learn a strategic playbook for avoiding disruptive "raids" at exhibitions, including the use of ex parte "anti-orders."The Duty to Search (Court of Appeal): In Bhagat v Oerlikon, the Court confirms that ignorance is no excuse: international companies entering the UPC market have a duty to verify the patent landscape or face damages.The Christmas Champagne Challenge 🍾: Can you solve Professor Hoyng's tricky legal question from M-A-S v Altech regarding a Turkish manufacturer? A bottle of champagne awaits the winner!Goethe & Auxiliary Requests (LD The Hague): In Maxell v Samsung, faced with 44 auxiliary requests and 40+ invalidity attacks, Professor Hoyng invokes Goethe: "In der Beschränkung zeigt sich erst der Meister" (It is in limitation that the master first reveals himself).Read the full in-depth written analysis by Prof. Hoyng here:https://www.hoyngrokhmonegier.com/news-insights/detail/upc-unfiltered-by-willem-hoyng-upc-decisions-week-50-2025(Disclaimer: This podcast uses AI-generated voices—minor inaccuracies may occur.)