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On the Rise: NPE Litigation in Europe and Globally
Whilst historically concentrated in the U.S., the number of lawsuits filed in Europe by non-practicing entities (NPEs) has risen significantly in recent years to become a defining feature of the technology patent litigation landscape. Panellists in this session will explore the growing role of NPEs at the UPC, national European courts and internationally, and discuss how evolving patent monetisation strategies are reshaping litigation dynamics across the technology sector.
- Examine what is drawing NPEs to the UPC, including the prospect of pan-European injunctions and the speed of proceedings.
- Discuss the role of third-party litigation funding in NPE campaigns.
- Explore how NPEs are coordinating parallel actions across the UPC, national European courts and the US, drawing on recent semiconductor and high-tech filings such as ParTec's UPC claims against NVIDIA.
- Assess how companies can manage their exposure to NPE litigation in Europe, from early portfolio management through to settlement and defensive strategy.