This week, our digital hosts dive into Prof. Willem Hoyng’s analysis of 14 recent Unified Patent Court (UPC) decisions. In this episode, we cover:🔒 Public Access vs. Confidentiality: Why you must proactively request Rule 262A protection during active proceedings if you want to shield documents from the public later under Rule 262.2.💰 Security for Costs: How the Court of Appeal clarified Rule 158.1, confirming that a properly structured insurance policy can replace a traditional bank guarantee.⚖️ Auxiliary Requests: A breakdown of the strategic pitfalls and dangers of filing numerous requests to cure added matter.⏱️ Procedural Strictness: The Court's increasingly rigid approach to deadlines—including the rejection of late-filed physical evidence, the refusal of unjustified suspensive effects, and the strict enforcement of the 15-day deadline for leave to appeal.🤝 Representation Rights: A crucial reaffirmation of the UPCA framework, confirming that patent attorneys hold equal representation rights to lawyers, including full access within confidentiality clubs.📖 Read the full written analysis here: https://www.hoyngrokhmonegier.com/news-insights/detail/upc-unfiltered-by-willem-hoyng-upc-decisions-week-09-2026Disclaimer: This is an AI-generated podcast. The commentary and legal opinions reflect the personal views of Prof. Willem Hoyng.

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