The Apr–Jun 2026 issue of Corporate Disputes Magazine features the Worldwatch section on “Patent Litigation,” with Maiwald partner and UPC representative Dr. Derk Vos contributing as the panel expert for Germany. The Worldwatch round‑up surveys current dynamics and landmark decisions across China, the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Germany, offering a comparative view of key trends in patent enforcement.
Key themes include:
- the impact of recent landmark cases on the interpretation of patent validity and infringement (including interactions between infringement and nullity actions, jurisdictional questions and FRAND issues),
- cost and timeline drivers for enforcement strategy (such as Germany’s bifurcation and the resulting “injunction gap,” as well as strategic implications under the UPC),
- the evolving landscape of SEP/FRAND disputes across jurisdictions,
- the growing use of AI‑enabled prior‑art search and analytics and its effect on validity attacks, forum selection and settlement strategy,
- common pitfalls in litigation preparation and practical recommendations for aligning litigation strategy with business objectives.
The full panel discussion provides a concise, practice‑oriented overview of the patent litigation landscape and delivers comparative insights spanning national courts, the EPO and the UPC.
