Interview with UPC Judge Rute Lopes
It is no surprise that Lisbon Patents & Standards Conference 2026 will bring together leading patent litigators and UPC judges from several Contracting Member States. As warm-up for this insightful gathering, we have interviewed Judge Rute Lopes (Court of First Instance, Lisbon Local Division).
Interview with UPC Judge Kai Härmand
It is no surprise that Lisbon Patents & Standards Conference 2026 will bring together leading patent litigators and UPC judges from several Contracting Member States. As warm-up for this insightful gathering, we have interviewed Judge Kai Härmand (Court of First Instance, Nordic Baltic Regional Division).
Interview with Ms. Joana Piriquito Santos of NLP – Law Firm
It is no surprise that Lisbon Patents & Standards Conference 2026 will bring together leading patent litigators and UPC judges from several Contracting Member States. As warm-up for this insightful gathering, we have interviewed Ms. Joana Piriquito Santos, Managing Partner and Founder Partner at NLP – Law Firm.
Imminent Infringement in Pharmaceutical Patent Litigation - The Portuguese Experience in National Courts and in the Unified Patent Court
Refresh your memory on imminent infringement in pharmaceutical patent disputes before the UPC and see how the Portuguese national courts addresses the issue. In this article, António Andrade and Ricardo Rocha (Abreu Advogados) examine patent enforcement, regulatory approvals, and generic market entry through judicial trends.
Interview with Judge Samuel Granata
It is no surprise that Lisbon Patents & Standards Conference 2026 will bring together leading patent litigators and UPC judges from several Contracting Member States. As warm-up for this insightful gathering, we have interviewed Judge Samuel Granata (Court of First Instance, Brussels Local Division).
Congratulations to our Conference Chair
We are delighted to congratulate our Lisbon Patents & Standards Conference Chair, Wim Maas, on his appointment as Professor at Católica Global School of Law in Lisbon on 21 May 2026.
Panel 5: The EPO & the UPC – A Delicate Dance
What happens when the EPO oppositions and UPC revocation actions collide? Panel 5 of the Lisbon Patents and Standards Conference will address the delicate dance between these institutions, exploring potential conflicts and practical strategies for stays, coordination of parallel proceedings and risk mitigation.
Panel 4: The Defensive Playbook – Anticipating the next move!
How should companies defend themselves in the UPC? Panel 4 will explore defensive litigation strategies, from clearing the way strategies and interim license/FRAND determinations to anti-suit injunctions and lis pendens. Fill in your Defensive Playbook with strategy, discover how to anticipate enforcement risks and prepare for complex cross-border patent battles ahead in UPC.
The threshold of "Imminent Infringement": current trends of UPC case law and the potential for reconsideration in light of the proposed EU Pharma Reform
How close is too close to infringing? Completing pricing and reimbursement procedures may now already count as imminent infringement, enabling European PIs even before launch. As the EU Pharma Package moves through, timing of generic entry is becoming a decisive litigation risk. Read the article by Fabrizio Jacobacci and Daniela Gervasio (Jacobacci Avvocati).
Interview with Mr. Fabrizio Jacobacci of Jacobacci Avvocati
It is no surprise that Lisbon Patents and Standards Conference 2026 will bring together leading patent litigators and UPC judges from several Contracting Member States. As warm-up for this insightful gathering, we have interviewed Mr. Fabrizio Jacobacci of Jacobacci Avvocati.
Interview with Bryce Matthewson of Powell Gilbert LLP
It is no surprise that Lisbon Patents & Standards Conference 2026 will bring together leading patent litigators and UPC judges from several Contracting Member States. As warm-up for this insightful gathering, we have interviewed Bryce Matthewson, Partner at Powell Gilbert LLP.
Interview with Prof. Dr. Wim Maas of Taylor Wessing
It is no surprise that Lisbon Patents & Standards Conference 2026 will bring together leading patent litigators and UPC judges from several Contracting Member States. As warm-up for this insightful gathering, we have interviewed Prof. Dr. Wim Maas of Taylor Wessing
Panel 3: Assertion Strategies Before the UPC – Choose your weapons wisely
How to wisely choose your weapons before entering the UPC battlefield? Panel 3 will be dedicated to a forward-looking discussion to strategic patent enforcement in the UPC era. Learn to choose the right patents, select the optimal forum, tailor your claims, and align enforcement with national and global litigation for the maximum impact.
Interview with Prof. Dr. Tilman Müller-Stoy of BARDEHLE PAGENBERG
It is no surprise that Lisbon Patents & Standards Conference 2026 will bring together leading patent litigators and UPC judges from several Contracting Member States. As warm-up for this insightful gathering, we have interviewed Prof. Dr. Tilman Müller-Stoy of Bardehle Pagenberg.
Panel 2: Preliminary Injunctions at the UPC – First Shot a Winner?
Preliminary injunctions are fast becoming a powerful tool at the UPC. Panel 2 will assess their impact on litigation strategy, with a practical discussion on whether the “first shot” can be a winning move and how parties can prepare to use or defend against this remedy.
A dynamic interpretation of Brussels I recast by the UPC’s Court of First Instance
How far does the UPC’s jurisdiction really reach? Recent decisions show a surprisingly dynamic interpretation of Brussels I recast, raising new questions on long-arm jurisdiction, cross-border infringement and the handling of potentially invalid patents. This article by Tobias Wuttke (Bardehle Pagenberg) addresses this topic.
The UPC in Retrospect: some of the Court’s Key Decisions
What does the UPC’s case-law tell us about the Court’s direction? Our latest article takes a closer look at a selection of key decisions that have helped shape the UPC as we know it today. Click and catch up on the some of the most relevant rulings so far. This first recap focus on provisional measures, inventive step and patent claim interpretation.
The Protection of Trade Secrets and Other Confidential Information in UPC Proceedings'
Confidentiality is taking center stage at the Unified Patent Court. This article examines how the UPC protects trade secrets and other sensitive information under Article 58 UPCA and Rules 262/262A, with insights from recent cases. Click and check what qualifies as confidential, who can access it, and how to win a confidentiality order in practice.
Article about Panel 1: The UPC After Three Years – Milestones & Momentum
The first panel of our Conference will look at how the Unified Patent Court has progressed in its first years, highlighting landmark rulings, increasing case activity across divisions, and evolving strategies for choosing the most efficient venue. Click to read more of what awaits you in the beginning of our day at the UPC Conference 2026.
Practical Guidance from the UPC Court of Appeal in Philips v. Belkin of 3 October 2025
In its decision of 3 October 2025, the Court of Appeal of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) addressed key issues relevant to any UPC practitioner. The judgment provides important clarifications on the definition of "infringer" and the interpretation of "offering" under the UPCA. Click to see an article summarizing the decision and highlighting the practical takeaways for every practitioner.
Welcome to the Lisbon Patents & Standards Conference 2026
The Lisbon Patents & Standards Conference 2026 is designed to serve as a forum for that dialogue — a place where practitioners, judges, and innovators can exchange views, learn from early cases, explore what this transformation means in practice and what we can expect for the future. Click to check what awaits you in the beautiful city of Lisbon.
