On July 2, 2026, the Unified Patent Court (UPC) Court of Appeal delivered a definitive victory for SOPHiA GENETICS, S.A., rejecting a preliminary injunction (PI) appeal brought by Guardant Health Inc. (Guardant v SOPHiA, UPC_CoA_19/2026).
Bochner PLLC is proud to have worked with the exceptional IP disputes team at Bristows LLP to secure this major win for SOPHiA GENETICS, S.A..
A High Bar for "Urgency" at the UPC
The Court of Appeal’s decision establishes an important new precedent for provisional measures within the UPC framework.
This ruling will serve as a crucial reference point for future patent litigants navigating the strict timelines and urgency requirements of the UPC.
