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Legal Developments and Strategic Outlook for SEP Litigation in the UK and the UPC

15Jul

This webinar will provide an overview of recent landmark FRAND decisions in the UK and the Unified Patent Court (UPC), examining how the legal landscape for standard essential patent (SEP) litigation is rapidly evolving. We will explore key developments in both jurisdictions and consider their implications for enforcement strategies and FRAND licensing frameworks.

Looking ahead, the session will highlight emerging trends and future direction, including whether there will be an increasing role for arbitration in resolving SEP disputes.

The webinar will also offer practical insights for businesses that operate in standards driven industries, outlining what they should be considering now in light of shifting litigation dynamics.

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Mark Marfé, Pinsent Masons

Mark Marfé, Pinsent Masons

Mark Marfé specializes in resolving complex patent disputes for clients across sectors including ICT, infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing, with experience in FRAND-related matters. Mark has played a leading role in numerous mediations and negotiations, successfully resolving many disputes without recourse to litigation. Where formal proceedings are required, Mark has a strong track record of representing clients at all levels of the UK courts, as well as in the UPC and in ICC arbitration. Mark is described as ”incredibly hard-working, all over the detail and very clever” and “combines that with really top-drawer knowledge of IP law and excellent commercial sense” (IP Stars (2025)). Mark is also a member of the Sedona Conference UPC Working Group and a contributor to its UPC Guide.

James Marshall, Pinsent Masons

James Marshall, Pinsent Masons

James Marshall is a leading practitioner with over 37 years’ experience in Intellectual Property. His focus is patent litigation, particularly in the telecommunications, life sciences and pharmaceutical fields. He has significant experience in SEP/FRAND disputes, hi-tech and telecommunications patent disputes, and frequently acts for household names in the sector in precedent-setting litigations. His expertise includes patent and other IP licensing, enforcement strategy, misuse of confidential information, and IP licence disputes. James is also a UPC representative. James is also praised for his ability to “cut to the heart of an issue, identifying the important points quickly and distilling complex matters into simple terms” (IAM Patent 1000 (2026)). James is also one of the organisers of the long running UCL Institute of Brand and Innovation Laws conference on Patents and Standards.

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