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13,576 decisions across India · European UPC · US PTAB

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patent LITIGATION · Dec 24, 2025

Suinno Mobile & AI Technologies Licensing Oy v.Microsoft Corporation

Suinno applied for leave to appeal a cost decision of the Court of First Instance of the Unified Patent Court, which had ordered Suinno to pay EUR 350,000 in costs to Microsoft following Microsoft's successful infringement action concerning EP 2 671 173. Suinno sought to reduce the awarded costs to EUR 137,815.80. The Court of Appeal denied leave to appeal, holding that the awarded costs were proportionate and within the applicable ceiling, and that the judge-rapporteur had conducted a thorough and detailed assessment.

patent LITIGATION · Dec 24, 2025

Sumi Agro Limited & Sumi Agro Europe Limited v.Syngenta Limited

Luxembourg (LU) · UPC-000147

The Court of Appeal of the Unified Patent Court permitted the withdrawal of an application for rehearing filed by Sumi Agro Limited and Sumi Agro Europe Limited against Syngenta Limited concerning patent EP 2 152 073. Both parties jointly requested withdrawal following settlement discussions, and the court ordered a 60% reimbursement of the 2,500 € court fee (1,500 €) to Sumi while dismissing the remainder of their requests, including the request for a full waiver of fees.

patent · Dec 24, 2025

Microsoft Corporation v.Sandpiper CDN, LLC

· IPR2026-00180

Microsoft has filed an IPR petition challenging U.S. Patent 10,701,173, which covers CDN cache‑policy methods. The petition alleges obviousness over multiple prior‑art references and seeks cancellation of all fourteen claims.

patent mixed · Dec 24, 2025

Surface Logix Llc & Ors. v.Lucius Pharmaceutical Lucius Pharmaceutical(Lao) Co. Ltd & Ors.

Delhi High Court - Orders · 175784449

Surface Logix LLC and its associates filed a suit seeking permanent injunction and damages against Lucius Pharmaceutical for alleged infringement of Indian Patent No. 291914, titled 'PHARMACOKINETICALLY IMPROVED COMPOUNDS'. The court addressed various procedural applications, including granting exemption from pre-litigation mediation due to the urgency of interim relief. Crucially, the court granted an ad-interim injunction restraining the defendants from infringing the patent and directed Defendant No. 2 (an online platform) to delist all advertisements related to the generic product 'BELUMOSUDIL' or brand name 'LuciBelu'.

patent LITIGATION · Dec 23, 2025

ZTE Corporation v.Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. et al.

Mannheim (DE) Local Division · UPC-000155

This is a procedural order from the Mannheim Local Division of the Unified Patent Court in a patent infringement action concerning EP 3 905 730. The Defendants (Samsung entities) filed requests to produce their own licence agreement with a third party and to file further written submissions regarding new developments in licence negotiations and their own third-party licence agreements. The court dismissed these requests as belated, holding that the front-loaded procedure required the Defendants to make such submissions and production requests at an earlier stage of the proceedings.

patent LITIGATION · Dec 23, 2025

NEC Corporation v.Shenzhen Transsion Holdings Co, Ltd, et al.

Mannheim (DE) Local Division · UPC-000154

NEC Corporation filed a patent infringement action before the Mannheim Local Division concerning European patent EP 3 057 321 against multiple defendants. On 16 December 2025, the claimant applied to withdraw the action against all defendants, with each party bearing its own costs and seeking reimbursement of 60% of court fees. The court permitted the withdrawal, declared the proceedings closed, and ordered reimbursement of 60% of the court fees (EUR 11,400) to the claimant.

patent LITIGATION · Dec 23, 2025

Valéo Systèmes d'Essuyages v.Robert Bosch GmbH and Others

Paris (FR) Central Division - Seat · UPC-000153

This is a procedural order from the Central Division of Paris of the Unified Patent Court concerning a preliminary objection on jurisdiction and language of proceedings. The court held that the Central Division of Paris lacked jurisdiction to hear a patent infringement action filed by Valeo against multiple Robert Bosch entities, and ordered the case transferred to the Local Division of Düsseldorf with English as the language of proceedings.

patent LITIGATION · Dec 23, 2025

Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. v.Shenzhen Transsion Holdings Co, Ltd, et al.

Mannheim (DE) Local Division · UPC-000152

A patent infringement action concerning European patent EP 3 471 419 was filed by Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. against six defendants before the Mannheim Local Division. The claimant applied to withdraw the action against all defendants, with most defendants consenting and one defendant (ASD SAS) not participating. The court permitted the withdrawal, closed the proceedings, and ordered reimbursement of 60% of the court fees to the claimant.

patent LITIGATION · Dec 23, 2025

Lindal Dispenser GmbH v.Rocep-Lusol Holdings Limited

Luxembourg (LU) · UPC-000151

This is a Court of Appeal decision concerning the withdrawal of an appeal and reimbursement of court fees. Both parties jointly requested permission to withdraw the appeal before the Statement of Response was lodged, and the Court permitted the withdrawal, declared the proceedings closed, and ordered 60% reimbursement of the appeal court fees to the appellant, Lindal Dispenser GmbH.

patent LITIGATION · Dec 23, 2025

NEC Corporation v.Shenzhen Transsion Holdings Co, Ltd, et al.

Mannheim (DE) Local Division · UPC-000150

A patent infringement action concerning European patent EP 2 645 714 was brought by NEC Corporation against eight defendants before the Mannheim Local Division. On 16 December 2025, the claimant applied to withdraw the action against all defendants, and most defendants consented. The court permitted the withdrawal, closed the proceedings, set the value in dispute at EUR 1,500,000, and ordered reimbursement of 60% of the court fees to the claimant.

patent LITIGATION · Dec 23, 2025

Sun Patent Trust v.Shenzhen Transsion Holdings Co, Ltd, et al.

Mannheim (DE) Local Division · UPC-000149

This was an infringement action before the Local Chamber Mannheim concerning European Patent EP 2 903 267. The plaintiff, Sun Patent Trust, filed a request on December 16, 2025 to withdraw the action against all eight defendants and to have 60% of the court fees refunded. Most defendants consented to the withdrawal and the proposed cost arrangement, while one defendant did not appear. The court allowed the withdrawal, terminated the proceedings, and ordered a partial refund of court fees.

patent terminated or settled · Dec 23, 2025

Paragon 28, Inc. v.TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.

· PGR2026-00020

Treace Medical announced a confidential settlement with Fusion Orthopedics, ending a lawsuit over bunion‑correction patents. The settlement resolves claims of infringement, trademark, and copyright disputes.

patent · Dec 23, 2025

Paragon 28, Inc. v.TREACE MEDICAL CONCEPTS, INC.

· PGR2026-00020

Paragon 28 seeks to invalidate Treace Medical Concepts' 12,268,428 bunion‑correction patent, alleging that all 30 claims are anticipated or obvious over well‑known surgical textbooks and prior‑art patents. The petition lists ten grounds covering §§102 and 103 and requests the Board to institute review and cancel the claims.

patent · Dec 23, 2025

Pfizer Inc. v.Pogona, LLC

· IPR2026-00189

Pfizer has filed an IPR petition seeking cancellation of all 19 claims of U.S. Patent 11,058,757 covering pneumococcal conjugate vaccines, arguing that the claims are anticipated or obvious over prior art such as Alexander and Gu, plus extensive epidemiology literature.

patent plaintiff favorable · Dec 23, 2025

Saint Gobain Placo & Anr v.M/S Steel India & Ors

Delhi High Court - Orders · 111964374

The Plaintiffs, holding patents related to a corrugated construction element and its manufacturing method, filed a suit against the Defendants for infringement. The court found merit in the Plaintiffs' submission and passed orders restraining the Defendants from dealing with infringing materials.

patent interim order · Dec 23, 2025

Novartis A.G. v.YY

Delhi High Court - Orders · 170634460

The Plaintiffs, Novartis A.G. and its affiliate, filed a suit seeking permanent injunction against the Defendant for infringing Indian Patent No. 419280. The court granted several interlocutory orders, including an interim injunction and exemption from mandatory pre-litigation mediation.

patent plaintiff favorable ★ Landmark · Dec 23, 2025

Myokardia Inc. v.Lucius Pharmaceutical

Delhi High Court - Orders · 78968951

Myokardia Inc. filed a suit against Lucius Pharmaceutical alleging infringement of its Indian Patent No. 392872, which covers novel pyrimidinedione compounds used to treat serious cardiovascular diseases like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). The Plaintiffs argued that the defendants' generic product infringed upon their patented technology and caused irreparable harm. Based on a prima facie assessment, the Delhi High Court granted an ex-parte ad-interim injunction restraining the defendants from manufacturing or selling generic Mavacamten until further hearing.

patent plaintiff favorable · Dec 23, 2025

Marico Limited v.Essen Products India Limited

Bombay High Court · 50245490

The Bombay High Court granted ad-interim relief in favor of Marico Limited against Essen Products India Limited. The court allowed a leave petition to combine claims for passing off with trademark and copyright infringement. Based on prima facie evidence, the court found that the defendant's product was deceptively similar to Marico's well-established brands (Parachute and Nihar) and depicted in pirated artwork. Consequently, an injunction was issued preventing the defendants from using similar marks or trade dress pending the final disposal of the suit.

patent LITIGATION · Dec 22, 2025

Atlas Global Technologies GmbH v.Vantiva SA and Others

Düsseldorf (DE) Local Division · UPC-000159

This case before the Local Chamber Düsseldorf concerned European Patent EP 3186937, involving a patent infringement action by Atlas Global Technologies GmbH against Vantiva SA, Vantiva Technologies SAS, and Vantiva Technologies Germany GmbH, along with a counterclaim for revocation filed by the Vantiva entities. Before the written proceedings were concluded, both the main action and the counterclaim were withdrawn by the respective parties with the consent of the opposing sides. The court allowed the withdrawals, declared the proceedings terminated, dispensed with a cost decision per the parties' agreement, and ordered a 60% refund of court fees to each side.

patent LITIGATION · Dec 22, 2025

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP (Applicant) in Insulet Corporation v.EOFLow Co., Ltd.

Luxembourg (LU) · UPC-000158

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP applied to the Court of Appeal of the Unified Patent Court for access to written pleadings and evidence in the concluded proceedings Insulet Corporation v. EOFLow Co., Ltd. (UPC_CoA_768/2024) concerning EP 4 201 327. Both Insulet and EOFLow opposed the request, arguing lack of standing, purely commercial interest, confidentiality protections, GDPR data protection, and copyright concerns. The Court of Appeal granted access to Insulet's Statement of Appeal and a redacted version of EOFLow's Statement of Response, finding that a law firm qualifies as a member of the public and that the applicant's interest in understanding the court's decision was a legitimate general interest.

patent LITIGATION · Dec 22, 2025

InterDigital VC Holdings, Inc. et al. v.Amazon.com, Inc. et al.

Mannheim (DE) Local Division · UPC-000157

The Local Division Mannheim of the Unified Patent Court confirmed an ex-parte order that prohibited Amazon entities from pursuing anti-suit injunctions or equivalent measures before the UK High Court aimed at blocking InterDigital's patent infringement proceedings before the UPC. The court rejected Amazon's application to review the order, finding that InterDigital's RAND declaration to the ITU-T did not give Amazon a contractual right to an interim license enforceable in the UK, and that the UPC's jurisdiction over European patents in its territory had to be respected.

patent LITIGATION · Dec 22, 2025

Atlas Global Technologies GmbH v.Vantiva SA, Vantiva Technologies SAS, Vantiva Technologies Germany GmbH

Düsseldorf (DE) Local Division · UPC-000156

This case concerned a patent infringement action filed by Atlas Global Technologies GmbH against three Vantiva entities regarding European Patent EP 3 353 901, along with a counterclaim for revocation filed by the Vantiva entities against Atlas Global Technologies GmbH and Atlas Global Technologies LLC. Before the conclusion of the written proceedings, both the main action and the counterclaim were withdrawn by the respective parties with the consent of the opposing parties. The Local Chamber Düsseldorf allowed the withdrawals, declared the proceedings terminated, dispensed with a cost decision per the parties' agreement, and ordered a 60% refund of court fees to both sides.

patent interim order · Dec 22, 2025

UPL Limited And Anr v.Royal Agro Tech And Ors

Delhi High Court - Orders · 56802488

The Plaintiffs filed a commercial suit seeking permanent injunction against the Defendants for infringement related to agricultural chemicals, specifically concerning an Indian Patent and Trade Mark. The court granted several applications, including exemption from pre-institution mediation and advance service, while directing the execution of Local Commissions to inspect infringing products.

patent pending · Dec 22, 2025

Kenvue Brands Llc & Anr v.Rspl Limited

Delhi High Court - Orders · 11794693

Plaintiffs filed a suit seeking permanent injunction against infringement of their patent (IN 339964) by Defendant's products. The court, while considering an application for interim injunction, raised serious doubts regarding the authenticity and timing of the technical expert affidavit provided by the Plaintiffs.

patent defendant favorable · Dec 22, 2025

Astellas Institute For Regenerative Medicine v.The Controller Of Patents And Designs

Calcutta High Court · 190459826

The petitioner appealed against an order rejecting their patent application for 'Improved methods of producing RPE cells and compositions of RPE cells'. The core dispute centered on whether the invention, which uses human pluripotent cells to produce RPE cells, violated Section 3(b) of the Patents Act due to ethical concerns about embryo destruction. The court upheld the rejection order.

patent mixed · Dec 22, 2025

Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao v.Ashok Kumar / John Doe And Ors

Delhi High Court - Orders · 97279481

The Delhi High Court registered a commercial suit filed by actor Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao seeking protection against the misappropriation of his personality and publicity rights. The court granted several procedural reliefs, including exempting the plaintiff from mandatory pre-litigation mediation and statutory notices for certain defendants. Furthermore, the court issued summons to specific online retailers found to be unauthorizedly selling merchandise bearing the plaintiff's likeness, allowing the suit to proceed toward an injunction against infringement.

patent plaintiff favorable · Dec 22, 2025

Manash Lifestyle Private Limited & Anr. v.Flipkart Internet Private Limited & Ors

Delhi High Court - Orders · 46722084

The Delhi High Court addressed multiple applications in a suit concerning trademark and copyright infringement related to the 'DERMDOC' brand. While granting several procedural exemptions to the plaintiffs, the court also issued significant interim relief. Specifically, it directed Scribd Inc. (Defendant No. 17) to immediately remove all documents associated with the infringing trademarks from its platform. Furthermore, Defendant No. 1 was ordered to disclose details of commissions earned through the alleged infringement period.

patent LITIGATION · Dec 19, 2025

Viatris Santé v.Merz Pharmaceuticals LLC, Merz Therapeutics GmbH, Merz Pharma France

Luxembourg (LU) · UPC-000173

Viatris Santé appealed a procedural order from the Paris Local Division that had disregarded certain late-filed exhibits from its rejoinder in provisional measures proceedings brought by Merz. However, the Paris Local Division subsequently issued a final order rejecting Merz's application for provisional measures entirely, rendering Viatris's procedural appeal devoid of purpose. The Court of Appeal disposed of the appeal under R. 360 RoP, noting that Viatris could still seek admission of the exhibits in Merz's separate appeal against the final order.

patent LITIGATION · Dec 19, 2025

GXD-Bio Corporation v.Myriad International GmbH and Others

Munich (DE) Local Division · UPC-000172

GXD-Bio Corporation, the registered owner of European Patent EP 3 346 403 concerning a method for quantifying gene expression in FFPE breast cancer tissue samples using OAZ1 as an endogenous reference gene, sued multiple Myriad entities and Eurobio Scientific for patent infringement relating to the EndoPredict test. The defendants filed a counterclaim for revocation, and GXD-Bio sought to amend the patent via three auxiliary claim requests. The Local Division Munich revoked the patent, dismissed the amendment application, and dismissed the infringement action, finding that the EndoPredict test did not infringe because it uses three reference genes (CALM2, OAZ1, and RPL37A) for normalization rather than OAZ1 alone as required by claim 1.

patent LITIGATION · Dec 19, 2025

LiNA Medical AG v.Tonglu Qianyan Medtech Co., Ltd.

Düsseldorf (DE) Local Division · UPC-000171

LiNA Medical AG filed an application for preservation of evidence and inspection against Tonglu Qianyan Medtech Co., Ltd. concerning EP 2 593 025 B1, which was executed at the Defendant's booth at the MEDICA trade fair in Düsseldorf. After the expert delivered its detailed description, the Defendant had not logged into the CMS despite having received an access code, preventing it from commenting on confidentiality interests. The Düsseldorf Local Division ordered disclosure of the unredacted detailed description to the Applicant, lifting the confidentiality order, as the Defendant bore the responsibility to appoint a UPC representative to access the CMS.

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