Common issues of direct and indirect infringement in Europe and the UPC

In the latest issue of the Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice, our expert Paul England examines how the major European patent jurisdictions apply the law of direct and indirect infringement and how the UPC will apply it. The article widens an earlier discussion about the approach of the major national patent courts in Europe to second medical use claims, to examine broader issues of direct and indirect infringement that arise in practice, and which may share common principles. The article also outlines common ground between these courts that may provide the basis for an approach in the UPC. Read the full article here.