UPC Activity and Trends (as of 31 May 2026)
CFI Activity
Total Cases Filed (2026): 224 cases filed with the CFI by 31 May 2026.
Types of Proceedings:
- Infringement Actions: 85 filed
- Counterclaims for Revocation: 97 filed
- Revocation Actions (stand-alone): 10 filed
Other Proceedings: Provisional measures (15), evidence requests (9), inspection (5), freeze of assets (0), counterclaim for infringement (0), declaration of non-infringement (2), award of damages (1)
Division Activity:
- The most active local divisions are LD Munich (49 cases), LD Düsseldorf (44), LD Mannheim (35), and LD The Hague (27).
Central Division Paris is notable for revocation actions (7 out of 10 total)
Trends in CFI Case Filings (2024–2026)
Monthly Filings:
The number of cases filed per month has fluctuated, with a general trend of steady activity across 2024, 2025, and 2026. Monthly filings in 2026 range from 19 to 45 cases.
Language of Proceedings (CFI, 2026)
- English: 68.75% of cases
- German: 26.34%
French, Italian, Dutch: Each under 2.5%
Most Litigated Areas:
- Human Necessities (200 patents in suit)
- Performing Operations/Transporting (173)
- Chemistry (115)
- Physics (76)
- Mechanical Engineering (66)
Court of Appeal Activity
Total Cases Filed (2026): 84 cases
Types of Appeals:
Appeals under Rule 220.1 RoP : 45
- Rule 220.1 (c): 9
- Rule 220.2 : 6
- Rule 220.3 : 11
Applications for suspensive effect (Rule 223 RoP) : 7
Applications for rehearing (Rule 245 RoP) : 2
Application for leave to appeal against a cost decision (Rule 221 RoP): 1
Language of Proceedings (CoA, 2026):
- English: 67.16%
- German: 20.90%
- French: 10.45%
Dutch: 1.49%
Trends in CoA Case Filings (2024–2026)
Monthly Filings:
The number of main CoA cases filed per month in 2026 ranges from 3 to 11, indicating a steady but moderate flow of appellate activity.
Source : UPC monthly statistics publication | Unified Patent Court
