Introduction While the arbitrability of patent validity disputes has long been established in many jurisdictions, the issue remains a subject of controversy in others,…
This is a book for you, dear in-house counsel. In-house counsel are generalists. In-house counsel need concise, accurate advice about special areas of law.…
The arbitrability of disputes concerning the validity and existence of patents has always been the subject of debate. Traditionally, the prevailing opinion among scholars…
Time is of the essence – this applies not only to contract law but also to arbitration. How to conduct arbitration proceedings in an…
In a decision of November 2016, the Higher Regional Court of Munich (Oberlandesgericht München; hereinafter the “Court”), clarified some general principles underlying a challenge…
In a recent decision, the Higher Regional Court of Munich (Oberlandesgericht München; hereinafter: “Court”) ruled that an arbitrator cannot be challenged for lack of…
In Albaniabeg Ambient Sh.p.k. v. Enel S.p.A. and Enelpower S.p.A., No. 15 Civ. 3283 (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 11, 2016), the District Court for the Southern…