Patent Cases

The Hague (NL) Local Division · UPC-CFI-2228/2025 UPC-CFI-2228/2025 Full Details

BMS Innovations, LLC v.BYD Company Ltd et al.

Infringement Action

The Hague (NL) Local Division · UPC-CFI-1791/2025 UPC-CFI-1791/2025 Full Details

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (PUBL) v.Shenzhen Transsion Holdings Co. Et al.

Infringement Action

Luxembourg (LU) · UPC_CoA_623/2025 UPC_CoA_623/2025 Full Details

Hefei Xinhu Canned Motor Pump Co., Ltd v.Grundfos Holding A/S

Appeal RoP220.2

Düsseldorf (DE) Local Division · UPC_B2537C8422

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

This order concerns the protection of confidential information in a patent infringement case involving European Patent EP 1 748 830 B1. The plaintiff Brita SE had previously obtained a decision on April 16, 2026, finding indirect infringement by the defendant Wessper Sp. z o.o.'s filter cartridges and ordering the defendant to provide structured information about its infringing products. The present order, issued by Presiding Judge Thomas as Rapporteur, addresses procedural measures under Rules 262.2 and 262A of the Rules of Procedure to safeguard confidential information during the disclosure process.

Paris (FR) Local Division · UPC_112F3AE8B5

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

This procedural order concerns an application for security for costs under Rule 158 of the Rules of Procedure in a patent infringement action. BMS Innovations, LLC (BMSI) sued multiple BYD Group entities for infringement of European Patent EP2937706 before the Paris Local Division. BYD sought security for costs in the amount of EUR 400,000, arguing that BMSI is a financially empty shell similar to a non-practicing entity, with no publicly disclosed financial information or liquid assets. BMSI countered by proposing a reduced security amount of EUR 300,000 and a seven-week timeframe for provision.

Düsseldorf (DE) Local Division · UPC_44EB647500

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

In this legal proceeding before Düsseldorf (DE) Local Division (decision issued on 2026-05-27) under reference UPC_44EB647500, Wonderland Nurserygoods Co., Ltd. appeared in dispute with Cybex GmbH et al. concerning patent rights and legal remedies.

Luxembourg (LU) · UPC_098004628F

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

Anker Innovations Deutschland GmbH applied for access to the case files of three related appeal proceedings (UPC_CoA_534/2024, UPC_CoA_683/2024, and UPC_CoA_19/2025) concerning European Patent EP 2 867 997, in which Koninklijke Philips N.V. had sued Belkin entities for patent infringement and Belkin had counterclaimed for revocation. Anker sought access to the written submissions and annexes, excluding confidential information, citing a parallel infringement action brought against it by Philips before the Local Division Munich. Philips did not oppose access to the technical arguments not subject to confidentiality orders, and Belkin raised no objections.

Milan (IT) Central Division- Section · UPC_9A1EE224C8

LS 9 GmbH v.Bellissa HAAS GmbH

This is a procedural order (Rule 105 RoP) issued by the Rapporteur of the Central Division (Milan) in a nullity action concerning European Patent No. 2223589. The order records the outcome of a digital interim hearing held on 13 May 2026, addressing the plaintiff's representation, the value in dispute, procedural costs, and the preliminary admissibility of the nullity claim under Articles 47.6 and 73.4 EPGÜ and Rules 361–363 RoP. The court indicated it provisionally considers the action admissible and invited the parties to agree on the value in dispute and cost estimates ahead of the oral hearing.

The Hague (NL) Local Division · UPC_4D8F0A92F6

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (PUBL) v.Shenzhen Transsion Holdings Co. Et al.

This order of the Court of Appeal concerns three appeal proceedings (UPC-CoA-100/2026, UPC-CoA-101/2026, UPC-CoA-102/2026) brought by Shenzhen Transsion against an order of The Hague Local Division granting Ericsson's application for confidentiality measures in underlying infringement proceedings relating to three European patents in the field of 4G LTE and 5G NR technology. Following a settlement between the parties, Shenzhen Transsion applied to withdraw the appeals, and Ericsson consented. The Court permitted the withdrawal, declared the proceedings closed, and ordered reimbursement of 50% of the appeal court fees (EUR 2,000) to Shenzhen Transsion.

Luxembourg (LU) · UPC_AF8CE64CF4

Hefei Xinhu Canned Motor Pump Co., Ltd v.Grundfos Holding A/S

This appeal concerned European Patent EP 2 778 423, owned by Grundfos Holding A/S, relating to a centrifugal pump unit, particularly a heating circulation pump unit. Hefei Xinhu Canned Motor Pump Co., Ltd appealed a decision of the Local Division Düsseldorf of 8 May 2025 concerning infringement and a counterclaim for invalidity. The Court of Appeal addressed whether submissions concretized on appeal were new, the interpretation of patent claims in light of the prior art, and the relevance of the procedural language for claim construction.

MILAN LOCAL DIVISION · UPC_585F8484CD

Pirelli Tyre S.p.a. v.Sichuan Yuanxing Rubber Co., Ltd.

Pirelli Tyre S.p.a. sued Sichuan Yuanxing Rubber Co., Ltd. (SYR) before the Unified Patent Court (Milan Local Division) for infringement of European Patent EP 3 519 207 B1 concerning a motorcycle tyre with both on-road and off-road performance. SYR counterclaimed for revocation of the patent. The Court dismissed the counterclaim for revocation, finding the patent valid, and held that SYR had infringed the patent by offering and marketing its Helios HA-51R and HA-51F tyres at the EICMA 2024 trade fair and through its website.

Lisbon (PT) Local Division · UPC-CFI-850/2026 UPC-CFI-850/2026 Full Details

Shenzhen Transsion Holdings Co. Ltd. v.Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson - Ericsson Holding International B.V. - Ericsson Telecommunicatie B.V. - Ericsson Telecommunicações Lda

Infringement Action

Milan (IT) Local Division · UPC_CFI_771-2024 UPC_CFI_771-2024 Full Details

PIRELLI TYRE S.P.A. v.TIANJIN KINGTYRE GROUP CO., LTD

Infringement Action

Luxembourg (LU) · UPC-CoA-74/2026 UPC-CoA-74/2026 Full Details

Advanced Standard Communication LLC v.Motorola Mobility LLC, Motorola Mobility International Sales LLC, Lenovo (Deutschland) GmbH, Motorola Mobility Germany GmbH

Request for a discretionary review (RoP 220.3)

Milan (IT) Local Division · UPC_CFI_556/2025 UPC_CFI_556/2025 Full Details

PIRELLI TYRE S.P.A. v.Sichuan Yuanxing Rubber Co., Ltd.

Counterclaim for revocation

Lisbon (PT) Local Division · UPC-CFI-850/2026 UPC-CFI-850/2026 Full Details

Shenzhen Transsion Holdings Co. Ltd. v.Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson - Ericsson Holding International B.V. - Ericsson Telecommunicatie B.V. - Ericsson Telecommunicações Lda

Infringement Action

Luxembourg (LU) · UPC-CoA-916/2025 UPC-CoA-916/2025 Full Details

Hurom Co., Ltd. v.NUC Electronics Co., Ltd

Withdrawal (RoP265)

Luxembourg (LU) · UPC-CoA-76/2026 UPC-CoA-76/2026 Full Details

Xingi Technology CO.,Ltd., Jiangsu Jiuzhou Xingji High-Performance Fiber Products Co., Ltd. v.Avient Protective Materials B.V

Application Rop 223

Milan (IT) Local Division · UPC_4FF5F1A9AB

PIRELLI TYRE S.P.A. v.TIANJIN KINGTYRE GROUP CO., LTD

Pirelli Tyre S.p.A. brought a patent infringement action against Tianjin Kingtyre Group Co., Ltd before the Milan Local Division of the Unified Patent Court concerning European Patent EP 2519412 for motorcycle tires. After Tianjin Kingtyre failed to enter an appearance within the three-month deadline following service of the statement of claim, Pirelli sought a default decision under Rule 355 RoP. The court granted the default decision, finding literal infringement of the patent and ordering injunctive relief, penalties, publication, and cost reimbursement.

Luxembourg (LU) · UPC_69EBC5A8CE

Advanced Standard Communication LLC v.Motorola Mobility LLC, Motorola Mobility International Sales LLC, Lenovo (Deutschland) GmbH, Motorola Mobility Germany GmbH

This order from the Local Division Munich concerns a patent infringement action regarding European Patent EP 3 016 464 B1, where the Defendants sought to classify certain information in their Rejoinder and document production requests as Confidential or Highly Confidential under Article 58 UPCA and Rule 262A RoP. The Claimant requested that an external expert from Ankura Consulting Group LLC and his entire team be granted access to the highly confidential information. The Court granted confidentiality protections and restricted access to the highly confidential information to the Claimant's UPC representatives, its manager Jeremy Pitcock, and one named expert from Ankura, with the Claimant reserving the right to name two additional team members.

Milan (IT) Local Division · UPC_FCA9473FCD

PIRELLI TYRE S.P.A. v.Sichuan Yuanxing Rubber Co., Ltd.

Pirelli Tyre S.p.A. brought a patent infringement action before the Milan Local Division of the Unified Patent Court against Sichuan Yuanxing Rubber Co., Ltd. (SYR) concerning European Patent EP 3 519 207 B1, titled "motorcycles tyre," relating to a motorcycle tyre offering high road and off-road performance. Pirelli alleged that SYR's Helios HA-51R and HA-51F tyre models infringed claim 1 of the patent. The court found SYR had infringed the patent by offering and placing the infringing tyres on the market in several Contracting Member States, and ordered injunctive relief, publication, penalties, and damages in favor of Pirelli.

Lisbon (PT) Local Division · UPC_D7DF81FCDC

- Shenzhen Transsion Holdings Co. Ltd. v.- Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson - Ericsson Holding International B.V. - Ericsson Telecommunicatie B.V. - Ericsson Telecommunicações Lda

Shenzhen Transsion Holdings Co. Ltd. filed a patent infringement action against multiple Ericsson entities before the Lisbon Local Division of the Unified Patent Court concerning European Patent No. EP4123910. Before the filing of the Statement of Defence, the Claimant withdrew the action, and the Defendants agreed to the withdrawal. The Court granted the withdrawal, ordered each party to bear its own costs, allowed a 50% reimbursement of court fees, and released the EUR 100,000 security for costs.

Luxembourg (LU) · UPC_BDAC706392

Hurom Co., Ltd. v.NUC Electronics Co., Ltd

This order concerns enforcement proceedings related to European Patent No. EP 2 028 981 before the Local Division Mannheim of the Unified Patent Court. After the Court of Appeal set aside the Local Division's decision of 11 March 2025 and dismissed the infringement action, the Claimant withdrew its request for the imposition of penalty payments on the Defendant. The court permitted the withdrawal and ordered the Claimant to bear the costs of the enforcement proceedings.

Luxembourg (LU) · UPC_A31FC8AEB8

Xingi Technology CO.,Ltd., Jiangsu Jiuzhou Xingji High-Performance Fiber Products Co., Ltd. v.Avient Protective Materials B.V

The Court of Appeal of the Unified Patent Court partially granted an application for suspensive effect filed by Xingi Technology and Jiangsu Jiuzhou Xingji against an order of The Hague Local Division requiring them to produce UD fabric samples and a company introduction video under Rule 190 RoP. The appellants argued that compliance within the two-week deadline was impossible due to Chinese military-grade export control regulations requiring 1-2 months to obtain permits. The Court extended the compliance deadline to 15 July 2026 while rejecting the appellants' other arguments regarding procedural violations and manifest errors.

patent plaintiff favorable · May 26, 2026

Safex Chemicals India Limited v.Safex Seed India Llp & Anr

Delhi High Court - Orders · 187379041

The Delhi High Court granted an ex-parte ad-interim injunction in favor of Safex Chemicals India Limited, restraining Safex Seed India Llp & Anr from using the trademark 'SAFEX' in relation to agrochemical products. The plaintiff claimed to have adopted and used the trademark 'SAFEX' since 1991 and had established a substantial sales turnover and widespread advertising and promotion of its products under the trademark. The court allowed the plaintiff's application for an ex-parte ad-interim injunction, citing the plaintiff's prima facie case and the balance of convenience in its favor.

Paris (FR) Local Division · UPC_CFI_361/2025 UPC_CFI_361/2025 Full Details

Sun Patent Trust v.Vivo Mobile Communication Iberia SL, Vivo Tech GmbH, Vivo Mobile Communication Co., Ltd.

Infringement Action

Luxembourg (LU) · UPC-CoA-21/2026 UPC-CoA-21/2026 Full Details

Suinno Mobile & AI Technologies Licensing Oy v.Microsoft Corporation

Appeal RoP220.1

Mannheim (DE) Local Division · UPC-CFI-808/2026 UPC-CFI-808/2026 Full Details

Eyesmatch Ltd. v.Google Ireland Limited et. al.

Infringement Action

Luxembourg (LU) · UPC-CoA-61/2026 UPC-CoA-61/2026 Full Details

SharkNinja Operating LLC v.Groupe SEB France, S.A.S. SEB, SEB International Service (SIS), Groupe SEB WMF Consumer GmbH

Application RoP262A