Clarivate Reports Stability in Unitary Patent Court Filings After Its First Year

LONDON, July 10, 2024 – Clarivate Plc CLVT, a key player in the realm of analytics and information services, unveiled a comprehensive analysis marking the one-year milestone of litigation activities within the Unitary Patent Court (UPC). The report titled One year later in the UPC: First insights from Darts-ip™ offers a detailed assessment of the patterns and trends that have emerged from this harmonized EU patent system. Clarivate, with its core expertise in delivering in-depth intelligence, shines a light on the conduct of the UPC over the past year.

Infringement Cases Under the Microscope

One striking observation detailed in the report is the consistency in infringement cases brought before the UPC, with an average of ten cases filed each month. This frequency indicates the legal community’s engagement with the UPC as an essential venue for settling patent disputes across European boundaries. Clarivate leverages data from Darts-ip, its proprietary database, to dissect the nuances and draw conclusions about the UPC's registered activity and patterns.

About Clarivate Plc

Having its headquarters in London, United Kingdom, Clarivate Plc CLVT operates at the forefront of information services and analytics. The company specializes in furnishing structured information and insights necessary for the discovery, protection, and commercialization of scientific research, innovations, and brands. Clarivate's contribution to the UPC's inaugural report highlights its commitment to supporting clients in navigating the complex terrain of patents and intellectual property rights.

Consistency, Infringement, Analysis