Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) is strategically enhancing its intellectual property capabilities by recruiting patent litigator Florian Schmidt-Bogatzky. This move comes as the demand for patent litigation in Europe escalates, notably influenced by the activity at the European Unified Patent Court (UPC). Since its inception in June 2023, the UPC has experienced a marked increase in activities, with nearly 700 cases, positioning cities like Munich, Düsseldorf, and Mannheim as central to patent disputes.
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