Disgruntled member states might leave the UPC; first major neural network patent enforcement campaign; and more

1) Free: Certain disgruntled member states might leave the UPC system — or block not only new judicial appointments but also all 2029 reappointments

The scenario of a more or less orderly exit of contracting member states is still not likely, but far from inconceivable. It would yet be easier to make happen than amending the UPCA.

2) Premium: Flinn sues OpenAI and Anthropic over five neural network patents in Delaware: first major patent campaign targeting core AI software

Two parallel Delaware complaints accuse ChatGPT and Claude of infringing five patents on attention-based neural networks that carry more than 1,000 issued claims, as both AI companies prepare their IPOs.

3) Premium: China refines its Hatch-Waxman counterpart as Beijing IP Court highlights nine pharma patent cases

Nine selected Beijing IP Court cases clarify pharmaceutical patent protection and the operation of China’s Hatch-Waxman counterpart, addressing claim scope, the boundaries of linkage litigation and generic applicants’ declarations and evidence.

4) Free: Access Advance to slash discounts available to dual HEVC and VVC licensees who sign up to bridging agreement from next year

Those who sign the Multi Codec Bridging Agreement on or before December 31, 2026 could still get an effective royalty discount of up to 50%.

5) Preview: a $20M U.S. jury verdict for NEC against Anker

Our article on that verdict will go live today.