🔍 Public Consultation on PMAC’s Draft Arbitration Rules Now Open 📢 We are pleased to share that our Co-Founder and Director of Adjudicative ADR, Pierfrancesco C. Fasano, has contributed as a member of the Expert Committee to the study and drafting of the Arbitration Rules recently released by the Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre (PMAC) of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) for public consultation. 💬 Engaging the Community in Shaping Procedural Standards As part of its preparatory phase, PMAC is actively involving users in the development of its procedural framework by seeking feedback on the draft rules. This initiative reinforces the Centre’s commitment to building a user-informed and practice-oriented arbitration regime for patent and related IP disputes. 🛠️ Progress Towards Operational Readiness With operations expected to commence in early 2026, the PMAC continues to make steady progress in establishing itself as a specialised forum for effective and efficient IP dispute resolution. As a vital arm of the Unified Patent Court, the Centre supports the broader mission of fostering innovation through fair and harmonised litigation mechanisms across Europe. 🌍 Global Call for Contributions On 4 June 2025, the PMAC launched its public consultation on the draft Arbitration Rules, inviting input from stakeholders worldwide. This milestone reflects the Centre’s dedication to inclusiveness and transparency in its rule-making process and its ongoing dialogue with the international IP community. ⚖️ A Modern Framework for IP Arbitration The draft Arbitration Rules aim to deliver a clear, flexible and modern framework tailored to the complexities of IP-related disputes. Key elements include fully digital proceedings, procedural adaptability, and specific provisions for Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) and FRAND licensing. The rules prioritise confidentiality, impartiality and accessibility. 🗓️ Consultation Period Open Until 4 August 2025 📧 Stakeholders are encouraged to review the draft and submit their feedback via email to [email protected]. The draft Arbitration Rules and further information on the consultation process are available here: https://www.unified-patent-court.org/en/court/patent-mediation-and-arbitration-centre