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Analysis Of Injunction Rules In Key IP Jurisdictions (Part IV): The Netherlands As A Patent Enforcement Hub - Cross-Border Injunction Risks And Strategies For Chinese Companies
The Unified Patent Court has begun issuing cross-border injunctions extending beyond its member states, reaching the UK and Spain. As Dutch courts maintain their tradition of long-arm jurisdiction and European patent holders increasingly opt out of UPC coverage, the Netherlands has become a critical enforcement venue where a single proceeding can trigger cascading injunctions across multiple European jurisdictions, creating significant strategic risks for Chinese enterprises expanding into European markets.
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