Mannheim (DE) Local Division
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Showing 91–119DISH Technologies L.L.C. v.AYLO PREMIUM LTD
In this preliminary ruling concerning an infringement case (UPC_CFI_471/2023), the court addressed a motion by the defendants to introduce arguments and interpretations from a related US patent proceeding. The court ultimately rejected this request, emphasizing that differing views on claim scope in foreign proceedings are not admissible for interpreting the European patent claims. This decision reinforces the principle of procedural order within the UPC, requiring parties to present all relevant facts and legal arguments promptly.
Corning Incorporated v.Hisense Gorenje Germany GmbH, Hisense Europe Holding GmbH, TCL Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, TCL Deutschland Verwaltungs GmbH, TCL Operations Polska, Sp. z o.o., TCL Belgium, SA, LG Electronics Deutschland GmbH, LG Electronics European Shared Service Center B.V, LG Electronics European Holding B.V.
In this procedural order, the UPC Local Division Mannheim addressed a request by multiple defendant groups (TCL, Hisense, and LG) to split their proceedings due to concerns over disclosing sensitive supply chain information. The Court rejected these requests, holding that conflicts arising from shared counsel must be managed internally by the parties through confidentiality agreements. This decision reinforces the principle of unified litigation in UPC cases unless a clear legal basis for separation is established.
Fingon LLC v.Samsung Electronics GmbH; Samsung Electronics France S.A.S.
In a significant preliminary objection ruling, the UPC Local Division in Mannheim rejected arguments raised by Samsung Electronics challenging its jurisdiction and the validity of the patent assignment. The court held that complex issues concerning ownership and temporal scope must be addressed during the main infringement proceedings, not at the preliminary stage. This decision allows the infringement action to proceed, paving the way for a full examination of the merits and the contested legal arguments regarding the opt-out withdrawal.
Corning Incorporated v.Hisense Gorenje Germany GmbH, Hisense Europe Holding GmbH, TCL Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, TCL Deutschland Verwaltungs GmbH, TCL Operations Polska, Sp. z o.o., TCL Belgium, SA, LG Electronics Deutschland GmbH, LG Electronics European Shared Service Center B.V, LG Electronics European Holding B.V.
In a key procedural ruling, the UPC Local Division Mannheim rejected preliminary objections raised by major electronics manufacturers (Hisense, TCL, LG) against Corning Incorporated. The court affirmed its jurisdiction under Art. 33(1)(a)UPCA, holding that local infringing acts in Germany are sufficient to establish competence, even without proving a direct commercial relationship between the claimant and all defendants. This decision clears the path for the main infringement proceedings to proceed.
Fujifilm Corporation v.Kodak Graphic Communications GmbH, Kodak Holding GmbH, Kodak GmbH
Fujifilm successfully sued Kodak entities for infringing EP 3 511 174 B1, a patent covering lithographic printing plate technology. The UPC Local Division in Mannheim found infringement, leading to significant remedies including the mandatory destruction and recall of the contested products (SONORA XTRA-3). Although the defendants' counterclaim for revocation was dismissed, the case highlights the court's willingness to grant strong injunctive relief against infringing parties.
Fujifilm Corporation v.Kodak GmbH, Kodak Holding GmbH, Kodak Graphic Communications GmbH
Fujifilm sued Kodak entities for infringing EP 3 476 616, a patent covering lithographic printing plate technology. However, the UPC Local Division in Mannheim delivered a decisive ruling, entirely revoking the patent within Germany. Consequently, the infringement action was dismissed. This case highlights the critical importance of patent validity challenges and the strict procedural requirements for limited defenses under the UPCA.
Corning Incorporated v.Hisense Gorenje Germany GmbH, Hisense Europe Holding GmbH, TCL Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, TCL Deutschland Verwaltungs GmbH, TCL Operations Polska, Sp. z o.o., TCL Belgium, SA, LG Electronics Deutschland GmbH, LG Electronics European Shared Service Center B.V, LG Electronics European Holding B.V.
In this procedural order, the UPC Local Division Mannheim rejected the defendants' multiple applications to stay infringement proceedings related to EP 3 296 274. The defendants, representing major electronics groups (Hisense, TCL, LG), argued that joining cases was necessary for a fair trial and due to difficulties in serving parties in China/Hong Kong. The Court dismissed these arguments, emphasizing the lack of an obligation to sue all suppliers jointly. Furthermore, the court issued a procedural order mandating that all parties consolidate their filings into a single workflow to prevent unnecessary delays and administrative burden.
Fujifilm Corporation v.Kodak GmbH, Kodak Graphic Communications GmbH, and Kodak Holding GmbH
In a procedural order concerning EP 3 476 616, the UPC Local Division Mannheim separated the infringement proceedings related to the UK national part. This decision was driven by the pending ECJ ruling (C-339/22) on international jurisdiction under Brussels Ia Regulation. The court aimed to balance the need for timely enforcement of patent rights against the necessity of properly addressing a fundamental question of European law, ensuring both parties have an opportunity to comment on the ECJ's decision.
Fujifilm Corporation v.Kodak GmbH, Kodak Graphic Communications GmbH, Kodak Holding GmbH
In a procedural order, the UPC Local Division Mannheim separated the infringement proceedings related to the UK national part of EP 3 511 174. This decision was necessitated by an outstanding ECJ ruling concerning international jurisdiction under the Brussels Ia Regulation. The court aimed to prevent undue delay in enforcement while ensuring all parties had a fair opportunity to comment on the pending European law question.
Fujifilm Corporation v.Kodak GmbH, Kodak Graphic Communications GmbH, Kodak Holding GmbH
Fujifilm successfully sued Kodak entities for infringing a patent related to lithographic printing plates in the UPC Local Division Mannheim. The court found infringement, leading to significant remedies including mandatory destruction and recall of the contested products. While Fujifilm's counterclaim for revocation was dismissed, the defendants were ordered to pay an interim award for legal costs, marking a decisive victory for the claimant.
TOTAL SEMICONDUCTOR, LLC v.Texas Instruments Incorporation; Texas Instruments Deutschland GmbH; Texas Instruments EMEA Sales GmbH
In this procedural order from the Mannheim Local Division, TOTAL SEMICONDUCTOR, LLC sought permission to file a further written submission, arguing that Defendants had raised complex and new technical points. The Court denied the request, emphasizing that parties must provide detailed substantiation when requesting deviations from the standard written procedure framework (R. 12 RoP). This decision reinforces the need for precision in procedural filings within the UPC.
DISH Technologies L.L.C. v.Cloudflare Inc.
This decision from the Mannheim Local Court addresses a procedural motion regarding information disclosure (Rule 191(2) EPC). The claimants sought to have the court determine if certain requested information was non-essential before proceeding with the disclosure request. The UPC ruled that while this preliminary determination is inadmissible, the disclosure request itself can be made conditionally, pending the outcome of the main infringement case. This ruling emphasizes procedural flexibility in balancing discovery needs against third-party rights.
Panasonic Holdings Corporation v.Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp. Ltd.
This decision addressed an application for access to court files (Rule 262) within a complex UPC infringement case. The Court acknowledged the general public interest in observing proceedings but prioritized protecting sensitive information and mitigating technical risks associated with the CMS workflow system. Consequently, it granted limited access to redacted versions of documents, setting a precedent for balancing transparency against confidentiality in high-stakes UPC litigation.
Hurom Co., Ltd. v.NUC Electronics Co., Ltd
In this procedural order, the UPC Local Division in Mannheim addressed a complex jurisdictional issue arising from pending ECJ case law regarding international jurisdiction under Brussels Ia. Given that a fundamental question of European Law was unresolved, the court opted to separate the proceedings concerning specific national parts (Poland, Spain, UK) from the main bundle patent action. This decision aims to prevent unnecessary delays in enforcing potential rights related to those ready-to-decide national parts.
Hurom Co., Ltd. v.NUC Electronics Europe GmbH
Hurom Co., Ltd. successfully sued NUC Electronics Europe GmbH and WARMCOOK for infringing EP 2 028 981, a patent covering juice extractors. The court found infringement regarding the contested embodiment (slow juicers). Crucially, the decision also provided significant legal guidance on intertemporal law in UPC proceedings, clarifying when UPCA rules apply versus national laws for past and ongoing infringing acts. This case is important for practitioners navigating the transition period of the Unified Patent Court.
Hurom Co., Ltd. v.NUC Electronics Co., Ltd
Hurom Co., Ltd. successfully sued NUC Electronics Co., Ltd. for infringing European Patent EP 2 028 981, which covers a juice extractor. The court found infringement and issued significant remedies, including orders to destroy and recall the infringing products in various EU member states. Beyond the core finding of infringement, the decision provided important guidance on how intertemporal law applies within the UPC framework, particularly concerning acts that span before and after the UPCA's entry into force.
Hurom Co., Ltd. v.NUC Electronics Europe GmbH and WARMCOOK
In this procedural order, the UPC Local Division in Mannheim addressed a complex jurisdictional issue arising from pending ECJ case law regarding international jurisdiction. Due to the uncertainty surrounding the application of Brussels Ia Regulation rules, the Panel opted not to delay decisions on national parts of the patent that were ready for adjudication. Consequently, the proceedings concerning specific non-UPC member states (Poland, Spain, Turkey, and UK) were separated into a distinct proceeding.
Applicant v.Defendant
In this procedural order, the Applicant sought to secure and preserve evidence (Saisie) against the Defendant based on a high probability of patent infringement. The court ultimately rejected the request, finding that the applicant's allegations were too vague and lacked sufficient factual detail to meet the threshold for provisional measures. The ruling also questioned the scope of the requested measures, particularly those requiring active participation from the defendant in setting up complex test environments.
Panasonic Holdings Corporation v.Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp. Ltd.
Panasonic Holdings Corporation successfully secured a finding of infringement against OPPO entities regarding its patent covering radio communication devices essential for the 4G standard. While the court granted an injunction, it made enforcement conditional on Panasonic providing a €10 million security deposit to the defendants. Crucially, both the revocation and FRAND counterclaims brought by OPPO were dismissed, strengthening Panasonic's position in this complex SEP dispute.
Panasonic Holdings Corporation v.Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp. Ltd.
Panasonic Holdings Corporation successfully secured a finding of infringement against OPPO entities regarding its patent covering radio communication devices essential for the 4G standard. The court granted an injunction but made it conditional on Panasonic providing a €10 million security deposit, a common feature in complex SEP disputes within the UPC. Crucially, both the defendants' counterclaim for revocation and their FRAND counterclaims were dismissed by the Mannheim Local Court.
Panasonic Holdings Corporation v.Xiaomi Technology Germany GmbH, Xiaomi Technology France S.A.S, Xiaomi Technology Italy S.R.L, Xiaomi Technology Netherlands B.V., Odiporo GmbH, Shamrock Mobile GmbH
This UPC decision in Mannheim concerns the procedural conclusion of a patent infringement and revocation case involving Panasonic Holdings Corporation against various Xiaomi entities. The parties reached an agreement and subsequently withdrew both the infringement claim and the counterclaim for invalidity. Although the core dispute was settled, the court issued detailed rulings on the reimbursement of court fees based on the final determination of the dispute's value.
Panasonic Holdings Corporation v.Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp. Ltd.
This UPC decision from the Mannheim Local Court confirms the withdrawal of an infringement suit brought by Panasonic Holdings Corporation against Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp. Ltd. and OROPE Germany GmbH. The case, which involved EP 2 568 724, was settled amicably between the parties after a final judgment had already been issued. The court formally closed the proceedings, confirming that each party would cover its own legal expenses.
Panasonic Holdings Corporation v.Xiaomi Technology Germany GmbH, Xiaomi Technology France S.A.S, Xiaomi Technology Italy S.R.L, Xiaomi Technology Netherlands B.V., Odiporo GmbH, Shamrock Mobile GmbH
This UPC decision from Mannheim concerns a case between Panasonic Holdings Corporation and various Xiaomi entities. The core of the dispute—an infringement claim alongside a revocation counterclaim—was resolved through an agreement, leading both parties to withdraw their respective claims. Although the overall outcome was a settlement, the court issued specific rulings regarding the adjustment of court fees and costs based on the increased value of the dispute.
Rematec GmbH & Co KG v.Europe Forestry B.V.
In this UPC case, Rematec GmbH & Co KG sued Europe Forestry B.V. for infringing its patent covering a grinding mill used for crushing wood chips. The court ultimately declared the European Patent EP 2 548 648 fully invalid across several member states. This decision highlights the rigorous scrutiny applied by the UPC regarding inventive step, particularly when features are found to be obvious in light of existing technical literature.
FUJIFILM Corporation v.Kodak GmbH, Kodak Graphic Communications GmbH, and Kodak Holding GmbH
This UPC decision addresses a procedural request for simultaneous interpretation in a complex infringement case involving Fujifilm and Kodak. The Mannheim Local Division ruled that while ensuring fair trial rights necessitates allowing the Claimant to use an interpreter, it firmly rejected the request for the Court to fund these services. The court clarified that since Japanese is not an official language of the division, the financial burden rests solely with the party requesting the interpretation.
Fujifilm Corporation v.Kodak GmbH, Kodak Graphic Communications GmbH, and Kodak Holding GmbH
This procedural order in the Fujifilm v. Kodak infringement case sets the stage for a complex oral hearing at the UPC Mannheim Local Division. The court identified significant legal hurdles, particularly concerning retroactivity and the choice of law (UPCA vs. national law) for infringing acts that occurred before the UPCA's entry into force. Furthermore, the claimant must clarify precisely which countries are subject to the sought remedies. These points underscore the high level of complexity involved in cross-border patent litigation under the new UPC framework.
Fujifilm Corporation v.Kodak GmbH, Kodak Graphic Communications GmbH, Kodak Holding GmbH
This procedural order in the Fujifilm v. Kodak case sets the stage for a complex oral hearing concerning patent infringement of EP 3 511 174. The court focused heavily on jurisdictional and legal questions, particularly how to treat alleged infringing acts that occurred before the UPC Agreement entered into force. Furthermore, detailed technical clarification is required from both parties regarding specific product embodiments (SONORA XTRA-3) and the scope of remedies sought across various territories.
G. Pohl-Boskamp GmbH & C. KG v.pharma-aktiva GmbH
G. Pohl-Boskamp GmbH & C. KG successfully obtained provisional measures against multiple defendants, including pharma-aktiva GmbH and various Aldi/Hofer group entities, regarding the alleged infringement of EP 1 993 363 B1. The patent covers a specific composition used to combat ectoparasites. The court issued an immediate injunction prohibiting the manufacture and sale of the infringing product in Germany and Austria, alongside imposing significant penalty payments (Zwangsgeld). This decision highlights the broad reach of UPC provisional measures against large retail groups.
Panasonic Holdings Corporation v.Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp. Ltd.
Panasonic Holdings Corporation sued OPPO group companies for infringing its patent EP 2 568 724, which relates to radio communication devices essential for the 4G standard. The case also involved counterclaims regarding FRAND licensing and patent revocation. While the court found infringement and awarded preliminary damages of €250,000, it ultimately dismissed the main infringement lawsuit. This decision highlights the complex interplay between finding technical infringement and the ultimate scope of relief granted in UPC proceedings.
Panasonic Holdings Corporation v.OROPE Germany GmbH
In this UPC decision, the court addressed a motion filed by the defendants (OROPE and OPPO) seeking to suspend the proceedings related to EP 2 568 724 and postpone the announcement date. The court rejected these requests, emphasizing that procedural fairness requires both parties to actively participate in the process. The ruling underscores that unilateral attempts to delay or halt a case without mutual agreement or compelling justification will be unsuccessful.
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