Jean-Baptiste MILIEN, a partner at Germain Maureau, is officially registered on the list of mediators at the Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre of the Unified Patent Court.

These registrations are valid for five years, starting on 1er June 2026.

As part of this assignment, they undertake, among others, to:

• devote the necessary time and effort when selected to serve;
• provide occasional pro bono services at the Centre’s ADR information sessions devoted to alternative dispute resolution methods;
• support the Centre’s efforts to raise awareness of, and promote, its services;
• complete required training and, where appropriate, assist in the training of accredited neutrals.

The Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre (PMAC) of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) serves as a specialized institution for resolving patent disputes through mediation, arbitration and other appropriate dispute resolution processes. The PMAC is an integral part of the Unified Patent Court.

The PMAC offers institutional support and facilities for proceedings concerning resolution of patent disputes within the jurisdiction of the UPC and other European patent and European patent with unitary effect related disputes.

With the aim of improving efficiency and flexibility, the PMAC supports appropriate dispute resolution (ADR) methods, providing effective pathways for resolving patent disputes and advancing the UPC’s objective of offering alternatives to litigation. Disputants could refer to the PMAC either their pending litigated disputes at the UPC or any other disputes, which are not litigated.