Intellectual Property

Europe’s approach to Standard Essential Patent (SEP) enforcement has entered a new phase with the rise of the Unitary Patent Court (UPC). Since becoming operational in June 2023, the court has rapidly moved from an experimental framework to a high-volume litigation venue, handling hundreds of cases across participating EU states.   For SEP holders, the change is profound. Historically, enforcing SEPs in Europe  required  parallel litigation in multiple national courts—an expensive, time-consuming process often producing inconsistent outcomes. The UPC replaces this fragmentation with a single forum capable of issuing decisions and injunctions that apply across up to 18 EU member states.   This structural shift coincides with  strong growth  in Unitary Patents. Grants surged in 2024 following widespread conversion of existing European patents, creating large portfolios that are instantly enforceable on a pan-European basis. For SEP owners, this translates int...

  Patent landscape analysis is no longer just an IP or legal exercise— it’s  a strategic tool driving innovation, investment, and competitive advantage. Leading organizations use patent landscapes to  identify  emerging technology trends, uncover white spaces, assess competitive threats, and guide R&D and market entry decisions.   When done right, a patent landscape goes beyond patent counts. It reveals where innovation is accelerating, which players are building strategic positions, and where risks or opportunities lie across technologies, markets, and geographies. Companies increasingly rely on these insights for R&D prioritization, competitive intelligence, M&A due diligence, and global expansion planning.   The challenge for many businesses  isn’t  access to patent data but turning that data into actionable insight. Flexible  analysis  connected qualitative and quantitative metrics, business-relevant categorization, and c...