France: Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

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UPC Action Permissibly Lodged Prior To The Grant Of A European Patent
A recent order from the Paris Central Division of the Unified Patent Court establishes that parties may file UPC actions before the grant of underlying European patents, creating new strategic considerations for patent proprietors considering opt-outs. The decision in Omnia Technologies v Sidel Participations demonstrates how timing of opt-out requests has become critical, as the court found jurisdiction even when patents were not yet granted at the time of filing.
European Union IP
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Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
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LD Paris, July 20, 2026, Order – Modification Of Security For Costs (R. 158 RoP), UPC_CFI_530/2025
KEEEX SAS has initiated infringement proceedings before the Paris Local Division of the Unified Patent Court against major technology companies including Adobe, OpenAI, Truepic, and the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity. The case involves European Patent EP 2 949 070 and centers on a procedural order regarding modification of security for costs under Rule 158 of the Rules of Procedure.
France IP
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Bardehle Pagenberg
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Cryptocurrency And Stablecoin Dynamics In France, The US, And Beyond – What Arbitration Practitioners Need To Know
Forensic Risk Alliance hosted a panel discussion examining the evolving regulatory frameworks governing cryptocurrency and stablecoins across France, the US, and UK, exploring how MiCA, the GENIUS Act, and emerging legislation shape dispute resolution. The panel analyzed jurisdiction challenges, evidence tracing complexities, and enforcement hurdles that arbitration practitioners now face in this rapidly developing field.
France Litigation
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Forensic Risk Alliance
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In-House Counsel Ask the Questions: Infrastructure Arbitration Worldwide
Senior in-house counsel and arbitration practitioners gathered during Paris Arbitration Week 2026 to examine the evolving landscape of dispute resolution in major construction and infrastructure projects. The discussion explored critical strategic decisions facing parties in large-scale infrastructure disputes, from selecting appropriate resolution mechanisms to optimizing costs and ensuring enforceability across jurisdictions. Drawing on historical context and contemporary practice, the session addressed h
France Litigation
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K&L Gates LLP
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