Patent Cases

La Siddhi Consultancy Limited. v.Athena Pharmaceutiques SAS, Substipharm

This is a revocation action concerning European Patent No. 3 592 333 before the Court of First Instance of the Unified Patent Court (Central Division, Milan Seat). The claimant filed an application under Rule 262A RoP seeking to restrict access to the unredacted version of Exhibit MW21, a non-public agreement with a third party, to an 'attorneys' eyes only' confidentiality regime. The defendants sought broader access, including for their Head of Legal, Indian external legal advisers, and external experts. The Court granted a confidentiality regime but allowed access to the defendants' external representatives and two named natural persons, rejecting the requests for Indian counsel and external experts.

Hamburg (DE) Local Division · UPC_0BB399CA8B

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V. v.HMD Global Oy

This procedural order summarizes the interim conference held in two related patent infringement actions (UPC_CFI_494/2025 and UPC_CFI_495/2025) brought by Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft against HMD Global Oy concerning European patents EP 2 380 167 and EP 2 609 590. The judge-rapporteur recorded the parties' agreement on the value of the proceedings, proposed a framework for reimbursable legal costs, and outlined the schedule and structure of the upcoming oral hearing. Key legal issues were identified for each case, covering claim construction, validity, priority, and infringement questions relating to audio coding/upmixing technology.

Munich (DE) Local Division · UPC_F3F68DB9AA

Nokia Technologies Oy v.Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd. a.o.

This case involves Nokia Technologies Oy as the plaintiff and counter-defendant against a large group of defendants and counter-plaintiffs associated with the Geely automotive group, including Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, Geely Automobile Holdings, multiple Lynk & Co sales entities across Europe, Zeekr entities, and Lotus Cars entities. The proceedings were filed before the Local Chamber Munich of the Unified Patent Court under case numbers UPC_CFI_661/2025 and UPC_CFI_236/2026. The decision was issued on June 1, 2026, though the substantive reasoning and operative ruling are not contained in the provided text excerpt.

Paris (FR) Local Division · UPC_7ED7F91134

KEEEX SAS v.ADOBE SYSTEMS SOFTWARE IRELAND LIMITED, ADOBE INC., OPEN AI OPCO LLC, OPEN AI IRELAND LTD, TRUEPIC INC. , JOINT DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION PROJECTS LLC and COALITION FOR CONTENT PROVENANCE ANDAUTHENTICITY (C2PA)

Procedural order of the UPC Local Division Paris concerning a request for revision (R. 333 RoP) filed by ADOBE against an earlier order of the judge-rapporteur dated 24 April 2026. ADOBE sought to have KEEEX's claim for provisional damages (€120 million), introduced in its reply brief of 5 March 2026, declared inadmissible or summarily dismissed. The panel rejected ADOBE's revision request in its entirety, confirming that the provisional damages claim was consistent with the procedural protocol,

Düsseldorf (DE) Local Division · UPC_D574D5017B

Boa Technology Inc. v.Shinkyung Inc. et al.

In this legal proceeding before Düsseldorf (DE) Local Division (decision issued on 2026-06-01) under reference UPC_D574D5017B, Boa Technology Inc. appeared in dispute with Shinkyung Inc. et al. concerning patent rights and legal remedies.

patent plaintiff favorable · Jun 1, 2026

Shubham Goldiee Masale Pvt. Ltd v.Ashok Kumar & Ors

Delhi High Court - Orders · 186384684

The Delhi High Court granted an injunction against the defendants for infringing the plaintiff's trademarks, copyrights, and artistic works. The court also exempted the plaintiff from pre-litigation mediation and effecting advance service. The defendants were directed to block and suspend the impugned website and preserve domain registration records.

Paris (FR) Local Division · UPC_CFI_130/2025 UPC_CFI_130/2025 Full Details

TIRU v.VALINEA ENERGIE, MAGUIN SAS

Infringement Action

Copenhagen (DK) Local Division · UPC_CFI_89/2025 UPC_CFI_89/2025 Full Details

Hybridgenerator ApS v.HGSystem ApS etc.

Counterclaim for revocation

Mannheim (DE) Local Division · UPC_CFI_662/2025 UPC_CFI_662/2025 Full Details

Nokia Solutions and Network Oy v.Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd. and others

Infringement Action

Paris (FR) Local Division · UPC_964DD69463

TIRU v.VALINEA ENERGIE, MAGUIN SAS

TIRU, a French waste-to-energy company and subsidiary of the PAPREC Group, sued VALINEA ENERGIE (a VEOLIA subsidiary operating an energy recovery unit in Montbéliard) and MAGUIN SAS (manufacturer of the combustion cell) for infringement of European patent EP 3 178 578 B1. After the Central Division of Paris upheld the patent in modified form, the Local Division of Paris rejected all of TIRU's infringement claims (both literal and by equivalence), rejected VALINEA's counterclaim for abusive proce

Copenhagen (DK) Local Division · UPC_F2E7F14F59

Hybridgenerator ApS v.HGSystem ApS etc.

This case concerns European Patent EP 4 238 202 B1, owned by Hybridgenerator ApS, relating to a mobile hybrid generator system for delivering electrical power. The claimant, Hybridgenerator ApS, brought proceedings against HGSystem ApS, InfoTech Concept ApS, and Rune Eilertsen (a former director of Hybridgenerator who is now associated with the defendant companies and is named as the inventor of the patent). The defendants raised a counterclaim for revocation, challenging the patent on grounds including sufficiency of disclosure, novelty, and inventive step. The headnotes establish that an invention is sufficiently disclosed only if the specification enables the skilled person to perform the invention without undue burden over the full scope of protection.

Mannheim (DE) Local Division · UPC_56F60AB2C0

Nokia Solutions and Network Oy v.Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd. and others

Nokia Solutions and Networks Oy filed a patent infringement action against numerous entities within the Geely corporate group concerning European Patent EP 3 799 333. Before the conclusion of the written proceedings, Nokia requested, with the consent of the defendants, the admission of the withdrawal of the infringement action. The defendants in turn requested, with the consent of Nokia, the withdrawal of their invalidity counterclaim, with the matter concerning the admission of the withdrawal and the reimbursement of court fees.

Delhi High Court - Orders · 56535198

M/S. Motherson Through Its Partners V.C. Sehgal, Vidhi Sehgal and Laksh Vaaman Sehgal v.Motherson Industries Private Limited & Anr.

The Delhi High Court granted an ex-parte ad-interim injunction in favor of M/S. Motherson, restraining Motherson Industries Private Limited from using the trademark 'MOTHERSON'. The plaintiff claimed that the defendant's use of the mark would amount to infringement of their registered trademark. The court allowed the plaintiff to file additional documents and granted exemption from pre-institution mediation. The matter is listed for further hearing on October 29, 2026.

Delhi High Court - Orders · 121281315

Amber Nutrition Private Limited v.Ms. Neetu Choudhary & Anr

The Delhi High Court granted an ex-parte ad-interim injunction in favor of Amber Nutrition Private Limited, restraining the defendants from using the trademark 'AMBER KREAM TOFFEE' or any other similar mark. The court found that the plaintiff had established a prima facie case of trademark infringement and that irreparable harm would be caused if the injunction was not granted. The defendants were directed to file an affidavit disclosing their sales and to provide an account of profits.

Delhi High Court - Orders · 129914125

Himalaya Global Holdings Ltd & Anr v.Awadh Bihari Badal Proprietor Of Aloe Care Arogya Life & Anr

The Delhi High Court granted an ex parte ad interim injunction in favor of Himalaya Global Holdings Ltd, restraining the defendant from using the mark 'Liv-22' which is deceptively similar to the plaintiff's registered trademark 'Liv.52'. The court found that the plaintiff had made out a prima facie case for grant of interim injunction and that the balance of convenience lay in favor of the plaintiff. The defendant's use of the mark 'Liv-22' was likely to cause irreparable harm to the plaintiff's goodwill and reputation.

Delhi High Court - Orders · 172910131

Emcure Pharmaceuticals Limited v.Orziva Healthcare Private Limited & Ors

Emcure Pharmaceuticals Limited filed a lawsuit against Orziva Healthcare Private Limited & Ors for trademark infringement and passing off. The court granted an injunction restraining the Defendants from manufacturing and selling products under the impugned marks ORZIFER-XT, which are deceptively similar to Emcure's trademarks OROFER and OROFER-XT. The court found that Emcure has established a strong reputation and goodwill in its trademarks and that the Defendants' actions are likely to cause irreparable damage to Emcure's goodwill and reputation.

Delhi High Court · 37482031

Fortune Marketing Private Limited v.Gujarat Pesticides & Ors.

The Delhi High Court revoked the impugned copyright registration of the artistic work/label/packaging titled ZOOOK in favor of Gujarat Pesticides & Ors. due to procedural flaws. The court found that the grant of copyright registration was procedurally flawed and deserved to be revoked. The original application filed by Respondent No.1 is revived for fresh consideration by Respondent No.2. The court has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the case.

Delhi High Court · 46724585

Mr Pathan Imrankhan Zafarullakhan & Anr v.Microsoft Corporation

The Delhi High Court set aside an arbitral award that directed the transfer of the domain name 'www.exceltotally.in' from the petitioners to Microsoft Corporation. The court found that the arbitral award lacked independent evaluative analysis establishing intentional deception or bad faith. The petitioners had been using the domain name since 2010 for their software solutions and applications facilitating data transfer between Microsoft Excel and Tally accounting software.

Delhi High Court · 56346810

Grm Foodkraft Pvt Ltd And Anr v.Ks Agro Impex And Anr

The Delhi High Court granted an injunction in favor of Grm Foodkraft Pvt Ltd, restraining Ks Agro Impex from selling Golden Sella Basmati Rice in packaging that is deceptively similar to the plaintiff's trade dress. The court found that the defendant's packaging was likely to cause confusion among consumers and harm the plaintiff's goodwill. The defendant is allowed to continue selling Golden Sella Basmati Rice using distinct and non-deceptive packaging. The case highlights the importance of protecting intellectual property rights, particularly in the FMCG sector.

Hamburg (DE) Local Division · UPC_CFI_962/2026 UPC_CFI_962/2026 Full Details

Dreame International (HongKong) Limited v.Dyson Technology Ltd.

Application for provisional measures

Düsseldorf (DE) Local Division · UPC_CFI_1292/2025 UPC_CFI_1292/2025 Full Details

Avago Technologies International Sales Pte. Limited v.Renault Deutschland AG a.o.

Infringement Action

The Hague (NL) Local Division · UPC-CFI-565/2024 UPC-CFI-565/2024 Full Details

Koninklijke KPN N.V. v.Oleading B.V. Et al.

Infringement Action

Hamburg (DE) Local Division · UPC_FA07DEB326

Dreame International (HongKong) Limited v.Dyson Technology Ltd.

Dreame International (Hong Kong) Limited filed an application for provisional measures, including a provisional declaration of non-infringement and an injunction, against Dyson Technology Limited in connection with allegations of patent infringement relating to new haircare appliances, concerning EP3119235. During the oral hearing, the parties negotiated and signed a settlement agreement covering all claims. The court confirmed the settlement, treated its details as confidential, permitted the w

Düsseldorf (DE) Local Division · UPC_1D366FF09E

Avago Technologies International Sales Pte. Limited v.Renault Deutschland AG a.o.

This case concerned European patent EP 3 651 429 before the Düsseldorf Local Division. Both the claimant (Avago Technologies) and the defendants (Renault entities) withdrew their respective infringement action and counterclaim for revocation on 12 May 2026, following an out-of-court settlement. The court permitted the withdrawals and ordered a 50% reimbursement of court fees to each party, applying the amended Rule 370.9 RoP that took effect on 1 January 2026, rather than the 60% rate requested.

The Hague (NL) Local Division · UPC_8B29C7AB44

Koninklijke KPN N.V. v.Oleading B.V. Et al.

In this legal proceeding before The Hague (NL) Local Division (decision issued on 2026-05-28) under reference UPC_8B29C7AB44, Koninklijke KPN N.V. appeared in dispute with Oleading B.V. Et al. concerning patent rights and legal remedies.

Düsseldorf (DE) Local Division · UPC_CFI_779/2024 UPC_CFI_779/2024 Full Details

Brita SE v.Wessper Sp. z o.o.

Infringement Action

Paris (FR) Local Division · UPC_CFI_2070/2025 UPC_CFI_2070/2025 Full Details

BMS Innovations, LLC v.BYD Company Ltd, BYD Auto Co., Ltd, BYD Europe B.V. BYD France SAS BYD Automotive GmbH BYD Mobility GmbH

Infringement Action

Düsseldorf (DE) Local Division · UPC_CFI_807/2024 UPC_CFI_807/2024 Full Details

Wonderland Nurserygoods Co., Ltd. v.Cybex GmbH et al.

Infringement Action

Luxembourg (LU) · UPC_CoA_39/2026 UPC_CoA_39/2026 Full Details

Anker Innovations Deutschland GmbH (applicant) in , Belkin GmbH, Belkin International Inc., Belkin Limited, and *** v.Koninklijke Philips N.V.

Application RoP262.1 (b)