Partially Granted
69 partially granted decisions from Munich (DE) Local Division.
Partially Granted Decisions
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Network System Technologies LLC v.Texas Instruments Incorporated, Texas Instruments Deutschland GmbH
This UPC decision addresses preliminary objections raised by both parties regarding an infringement action concerning EP 1 875 683 B1. The Court partially dismissed the motions seeking dismissal of the case as manifestly unfounded, allowing the core infringement claims to proceed. However, it significantly narrowed the scope of alleged infringing products, focusing only on specific models like the TI DRA79x SoC. Furthermore, complex issues regarding jurisdiction and damages were deferred to the main proceedings due to ongoing validity challenges.
Network System Technologies LLC v.Volkswagen AG, Audi AG, Texas Instruments Incorporated, Texas Instruments Deutschland GmbH
In this preliminary ruling, the UPC Court of First Instance partially rejected the extensive preliminary objections filed by the defendants (VW/Audi and TI) against Network System Technologies LLC. While the court found issues regarding jurisdiction related to the patent's opt-out status and standing for certain historical claims, it ultimately allowed the main infringement proceedings to continue. This decision emphasizes the UPC's commitment to case management efficiency, deferring complex issues like damages and validity to the main trial.
Volkswagen AG v.Network System Technologies LLC
In this preliminary ruling, Volkswagen AG and its co-claimants challenged Network System Technologies LLC's infringement action concerning EP 1 875 683 B1. The Court of First Instance partially rejected the defendants' preliminary objections regarding jurisdiction and the admissibility of claims. While the court allowed the case to proceed, it narrowed the scope of alleged infringement significantly, focusing primarily on a specific TI DRA79x SoC model. This decision sets the stage for the main proceedings while addressing critical procedural hurdles.
Network System Technologies LLC v.Volkswagen AG and Audi AG (and Texas Instruments Incorporated/Deutschland GmbH)
This UPC CFI decision addresses preliminary objections raised by Volkswagen/Audi and Texas Instruments against Network System Technologies regarding EP 1 552 669 B1. The Court partially dismissed these objections, allowing the infringement action to proceed in the main proceedings. Key issues addressed included jurisdiction (specifically concerning UK claims) and the admissibility of certain claims and damages. This ruling emphasizes the UPC's commitment to case management efficiency when dealing with complex patent litigation.
Volkswagen AG and Audi AG v.Network System Technologies LLC
In this preliminary ruling, the UPC Court of First Instance addressed multiple objections raised by both parties regarding an infringement action concerning EP 1 552 399 B1. The court largely rejected attempts to dismiss the case outright, instead opting for a pragmatic approach based on efficiency. It ruled that while some initial objections were dismissed, the core issues—including validity and damages claims against TI—must be addressed in the main proceedings.
Network System Technologies LLC v.Volkswagen AG
In this preliminary ruling, the UPC Local Division in Munich addressed multiple objections raised by Volkswagen AG and its affiliates against Network System Technologies LLC regarding patent EP 1 552 669 B1. The Court partially dismissed these objections, allowing the infringement action to proceed despite initial challenges concerning jurisdiction and standing. This decision emphasizes the UPC's commitment to case management efficiency (Art. 41.3 UPCA), deferring complex issues like damages and UK scope until the main proceedings.
Network System Technologies LLC v.Volkswagen AG
This UPC decision addresses preliminary objections raised by both the claimant (NST) and defendants (VW/Audi, TI). The Court largely rejected the arguments that the infringement action should be dismissed as manifestly unfounded. While some jurisdictional issues were noted, the ruling prioritized case management efficiency under Art. 41.3 UPCA, ordering the partial dismissal of preliminary objections. This means the core infringement dispute will proceed to the main proceedings.
Volkswagen AG and Audi AG v.Network System Technologies LLC
In this preliminary ruling, the UPC Court of First Instance addressed multiple objections raised by both claimants (VW/Audi) and respondents (NST). The court largely rejected procedural challenges regarding jurisdiction and admissibility. Crucially, while allowing the infringement action to proceed, the court significantly narrowed the scope of alleged infringement, limiting it only to specific detailed embodiments like the TI DRA79x SoC. This decision sets a clear precedent for how broad claims must be substantiated in UPC proceedings.
10x Genomics, Inc. v.NanoString Technologies Inc.
This UPC decision addressed a request for provisional measures concerning the unitary patent EP4108782 related to analyte detection methods. The court provided important guidance on the standard of proof required (preponderant likelihood) when assessing validity in provisional measures proceedings. While the main injunction requests were dismissed, the court granted specific relief regarding indirect infringement and imposed significant penalty payments against the defendants.
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