The InterDigital and Amazon SEP saga heats up with latest Unified Patent Court judgments

UPC Mannheim Local Division confirmed its order restraining Amazon from seeking interim licence relief in England against InterDigital's standard essential patents, extending protection to any measure with de facto restraining effect. UPC Court of Appeal refused Amazon's application for suspensive effect. The court views English interim licence declarations as incompatible with EU public policy and competition law. Decision escalates cross-jurisdictional conflict between UPC's patent enforcement approach and English court's contractual obligation enforcement in ongoing SEP dispute.