Kather Augenstein Achieves Gold Rankings in IAM Patent 1000 Germany 2026 for Infringement and UPC Excellence
We are delighted to announce that Kather Augenstein has oagain been recognised with a Gold ranking for Infringement in the prestigious IAM Patent 1000 – The World’s Leading Patent Professionals guide.
Admissibility of asserting a limited version of a patent claim in proceedings for provisional measures before the Unified Patent Court
The Court of Appeal of the Unified Patent Court (“UPC”) ruled in an order dated March 27, 2026 (UPC_CoA_898/2025 – ONWARD v Niche) on the question of whether a non-granted version of a patent’s claims may also be asserted—possibly as an alternative—in proceedings on applications for provisional measures.
First Reference by the UPC Court of Appeal to the CJEU – Dyson v Dreame
By order dated March 6, 2026, the Court of Appeal of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) referred questions for a preliminary ruling to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) for the first time in Dyson v Dreame. The referral concerns key issues regarding the UPC’s international jurisdiction (“long-arm jurisdiction”) as well as the classification of an EU representative as a potential “intermediary” within the meaning of the Enforcement Directive.
Three Awards for Kather Augenstein at the Managing IP Awards EMEA 2026
A special evening in London for KATHER AUGENSTEIN: At this year’s Managing IP Awards EMEA 2026, we were honoured with three awards – a recognition that feels especially meaningful as we celebrate our 10th anniversary this year.
Confidentiality in SEP Litigation – The Court of Appeal Introduces Licensing Bars as a Way Forward
In a recent order (docket no. UPC_CoA_631/205 a.o.) issued in proceedings concerning standard-essential patents (SEP), the Court of Appeal (CoA) of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) introduced a new approach addressing confidentiality in proceedings involving highly sensitive information – namely license agreements with third parties.
WTR 1000 Trademark Review 2026 recognises Sören Dahm and Dr Benjamin Pesch
World Trademark Review has published the WTR 1000 Ranking 2026, and we are pleased to announce that our Partner Sören Dahm and Counsel Dr Benjamin Pesch have been recognised in this year’s edition.
News from Luxembourg: Court of Appeal confirms and details its previous case law on interpretation, inventive step and proportionality
In the Edwards Lifesciences v. Meril case, the Court of Appeal of the Unified Patent Court published its decision on 25 November 2025. In doing so, it not only confirmed its previous case law on the interpretation of patents, but also detailed its case law on the examination of inventive step and the proportionality of the injunctive relief and other measures.
JUVE Patent UPC Rankings 2026: Kather Augenstein again recognised among Top Five Patent Litigation Firms with Top Tier 5-Stars
The JUVE Patent UPC Rankings 2026 have just been released today, and we are delighted to be recognised again as one of the Top Five Patent Litigation Law Firms, receiving a prestigious 5-star rating.
On the liability of the managing director for patent infringements and the concept of “offering” (Art. 63 UPCA and Art. 25(a) UPCA, Court of Appeal, decision dated 3 October 2025
In a recent decision, the Appeal Court of the Unified Patent Court dealt, among other things, with liability of a managing director and clarified the term “offering” within the meaning of Art. 25(a) UPCA.
