Preliminary Injunctions in Patent Litigation

Preliminary injunctions are a critical feature of patent enforcement strategy, offering rights holders the ability to obtain rapid, interim relief to prevent alleged infringement pending a final decision on the merits. Their availability, procedural requirements and strategic impact vary significantly across jurisdictions, making early-stage analysis essential.

This series provides a detailed overview of preliminary injunctions in patent litigation around the world, covering both national courts and the Unified Patent Court, and drawing on recent practice and case law.

Jurisdictions that will be covered in the series include: the UPC, Germany, Italy, France, the Netherlands, Poland, Austria, Belgium, UK, Ireland, China and Australia.

For a broader country‑by‑country analysis of patent law, see DLA Piper’s Global Patent Laws guide.