RGTH Partner Dr. Thorsten Last Speaks at IP Link Webinar on German Preliminary Injunctions and UPC Cross-Border Enforcement
RGTH Partner Dr. Thorsten Last was invited by IP Link to present a webinar on current developments in European patent enforcement, with a particular focus on German preliminary injunction proceedings and the growing importance of the Unified Patent Court (UPC).
The webinar addressed practical issues companies may encounter when operating in Europe, including enforcement measures at trade fairs, litigation risks arising from alleged patent infringement, and the increasing impact of UPC-wide remedies across multiple European jurisdictions.
Topics Covered
- Patent enforcement at trade fairs and exhibitions in Germany
- Preliminary injunction proceedings before German courts
- Practical response strategies for urgent enforcement measures
- The role of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) in cross-border patent disputes
- Mitigating intellectual property risks when entering European markets
About the Speaker
Dr. Thorsten Last is a German Patent Attorney, European Patent Attorney, European Trademark and Design Attorney, and a Representative before the Unified Patent Court (UPC).
He advises international clients on patent prosecution, opposition proceedings, litigation, intellectual property strategy, and cross-border enforcement. His practice covers a broad range of technologies, including telecommunications, software, artificial intelligence, medical technology, renewable energy, automotive systems, and industrial engineering.
Supporting Chinese Companies in Europe
Through its China Business initiative, RGTH regularly supports Chinese companies seeking patent, trademark, and design protection in Europe. The firm also advises on intellectual property enforcement, freedom-to-operate considerations, and litigation strategies before German courts, the European Patent Office (EPO), and the Unified Patent Court (UPC).
About RGTH
Founded in 1873, RGTH is one of Germany’s longest-established intellectual property firms. The firm provides comprehensive advice on patents, trademarks, designs, licensing, litigation, and portfolio management to clients ranging from innovative start-ups to multinational corporations.