Europe's New Unified Patent Court: Exclusive Interview with Judge Michael Fleuchaus

In this special two-part episode, we delve into the creation, implementation, and strategic importance of Europe's Unified Patent Court (UPC) with UPC Judge Michael Fleuchaus and Dr. Benjamin Grau.   The first part of the show highlights Judge Fleuchaus' experience as a newly appointed technical qualified judge at the UPC. Judge Fleuchaus discusses the motivations behind the UPC's establishment and overarching goal to streamline patent litigation across the European Union. He also discusses his role as a technical judge working alongside experienced legally qualified judges and shares the perspective they bring to handling cases together at the UPC.  This segment provides priceless insights about how UPC proceedings differ from patent litigation within and outside of Europe and how litigants can maximize their chances of success at the UPC.     In the latter part of the episode, Dr. Grau provides a distinct viewpoint as a European patent attorney closely observing the UPC. Dr. Grau casts light on the myths and practicalities surrounding opting in or out of the UPC and gives valuable advice on how to leverage the UPC to obtain the best possible patent protection in Europe. Dr. Grau's perspective is crucial for those interested in understanding the strategic considerations that come into play with the UPC's inception.