The Unified Patent Court's Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre (PMAC) is now fully operational, offering alternative dispute resolution services for patent and FRAND-related cases. The center provides a broader jurisdictional scope than the UPC, including international enforceability for arbitral awards and the ability to handle related commercial disputes.
The full activation of the UPC Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre provides streaming infrastructure providers and device manufacturers a centralized venue to resolve global FRAND disputes. Unlike the Unified Patent Court, which is limited to European jurisdiction, this center can bundle U.S. and Chinese patent family members into a single proceeding. This shift reduces the need for multi-jurisdictional litigation that often delays technology implementation. As the UPC begins inviting all litigants to consider these services after a defense is filed, the industry should monitor the upcoming November 25 Arbitration Day for finalized rules on early neutral evaluation.
The UPC Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre is now fully operational, offering alternative dispute resolution for patent and FRAND-related cases. With 387 accredited neutrals, the center provides a centralized venue to resolve global patent conflicts, potentially reducing costly multi-jurisdictional litigation for streaming infrastructure providers and device manufacturers worldwide.
PMAC arbitration services are scheduled to officially launch on November 17, 2026.
The center has accredited 387 neutrals across six continents, including 148 specialists focused on standard-essential patent licensing conflicts.
Yes, arbitral awards issued by the center are enforceable in 172 countries under the New York Convention, including the United States and China.
Unlike the Unified Patent Court, which is limited to European jurisdiction, the PMAC can bundle U.S. and Chinese patent family members into a single proceeding, reducing the need for multi-jurisdictional litigation.
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