European Union: Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

This monthly legal update examines critical developments across pension scheme compliance, artificial intelligence governance, ESG fund marketing regulations, environmental law precedents, payment services legislation, and defined benefit pension surplus management. Each article addresses pressing regulatory challenges and strategic considerations for legal practitioners and corporate decision-makers navigating Ireland's evolving legal landscape.

The Local Division of The Hague's decision in UPC-CFI-305/2026 addresses critical questions about claim construction under Article 69 EPC and procedural rules for online participation in patent proceedings. The case involves Stratasys's application for provisional measures against Bambulab concerning EP 2 964 450, with the court interpreting the technical meaning of "layer by layer manner" in 3D printing technology. Additionally, the ruling establishes important precedent regarding the participation of minu

Dyson Technology Limited has filed an application for provisional measures at the UPC Hamburg against multiple Dreame entities and distributors, involving European Patent 3,119,235. The case raises questions about jurisdiction under the Brussels I recast regulation and the interplay between UPC procedural rules and EU regulations in cross-border patent disputes.