Unified Patent Court appoints new technically qualified judges 4 new technically qualified judges have been appointed to the UPC as of 01 May 2025 Following the decision of the Administrative Committee dated 14 February 2025, 4 new technically qualified judges (TQJs) in selected technical fields have been appointed to the Court as of 01 May 2025. The newly appointed TQJs are:Mr Christian Daniel (DE/RO) - PhysicsMs Dorothea Hofer (DE) - PhysicsMr Simon Stephan Michels (DE) - Physics and Mechanical EngineeringMr Lorenzo Parrini (IT) - Physics and Mechanical EngineeringBefore taking up their duties, judges shall take an oath in open court, in accordance with Article 6 of the Statute of the Unified Patent Court.For this purpose, open court session will take place on Wednesday, 04 June 2025 at 15:30 for Mr Christian Daniel, Ms Dorothea Hofer and Mr Simon Stephan Michels. The address of the event is Central division Munich, Cincinnatistr. 64, 81549 Munich, Germany (Room "Sitzungssaal 3").Information on the oath taking of Mr Lorenzo Parrini will be communicated separately. We extend a warm welcome to all of them!