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Showing 1–291. Natural person: initial case 2. Chainzone Technology (Foshan) Co. Ltd. (Streithelferin): joined the case later v.SWARCO Futurit Verkehrssignalsysteme GmbH
The Central Chamber Paris of the Unified Patent Court dismissed a revocation action against European Patent 2 643 717 ('Farbmischende Sammeloptik'), maintaining the patent in its Art. 105a EPC-limited form. The plaintiff and intervener Chainzone Technology had sought full revocation for lack of novelty, lack of inventive step, unallowable extension, and insufficient disclosure. The court held that the subject-matter of claim 1 in both the granted and limited forms was patentable over all cited p
AMBAFLEX INTERNATIONAL B.V. v.***
Ambaflex International B.V. filed a nullity action before the Central Division of the Unified Patent Court seeking full revocation of European patent EP 2743216 B1 with effect in CH/LI, DE, ES, FR, GB, IT, PL, and RO. The parties subsequently reached an amicable settlement, and Ambaflex withdrew its nullity claim. The defendant accepted the withdrawal, and the court recorded the withdrawal, declared the case closed, and noted the parties' agreement that each would bear its own costs.
Automobile Dacia S.A. v.Avago Technologies International Sales Pte. Limited
Automobile Dacia S.A. filed a revocation action against Avago Technologies International Sales Pte. Limited concerning European Patent EP1903733. After the Defendant filed its defence along with an application to amend the patent, and the Claimant filed its reply, the Claimant applied to withdraw the action pursuant to Rule 265 RoP. The Defendant consented to the withdrawal, and the parties agreed that each would bear its own costs. The Court permitted the withdrawal and declared the proceedings closed.
Automobile Dacia S.A. v.Avago Technologies International Sales Pte. Limited
Automobile Dacia S.A. filed a revocation action against Avago Technologies International Sales Pte. Limited concerning European Patent EP1770912. After the Defendant filed its Defence together with an Application to amend the patent, the Claimant applied to withdraw the action pursuant to Rule 265 of the Rules of Procedure. The Defendant consented to the withdrawal, and the parties agreed that each would bear its own costs. The Court permitted the withdrawal and declared the proceedings closed.
Nissan Deutschland GmbH. v.Avago Technologies International Sales Pte. Limited
Nissan Deutschland GmbH filed a revocation action against Avago Technologies International Sales Pte. Ltd. concerning EP 1903733 on 7 April 2026. Before service on the Defendant, the Claimant applied to withdraw the action on 23 April 2026, stating no party would seek a cost decision and requesting partial reimbursement of court fees. The Court permitted the withdrawal, declared the proceedings closed, and ordered 50% reimbursement of the court fees (EUR 13,250) to the Claimant.
Huntsman (EUROPE) BV , Huntsman Holland BV v.BASF SE
Huntsman (EUROPE) BV and Huntsman Holland BV filed a revocation action against BASF SE's European Patent 1 516 720 concerning a composite element containing a polyurethane adhesion promoter. The patent's maximum 20-year protection period had expired on 7 August 2024, but the court found the action admissible because BASF had initiated evidence preservation proceedings in Belgium and announced damages claims for the period when the patent was in force. The court dismissed the revocation action an
IMI Hydronic Engineering Deutschland GmbH v.Belparts Group N.V.
IMI Hydronic Engineering Deutschland GmbH filed a revocation action against Belparts Group N.V. concerning European Patent EP3812870, to which Belparts responded with a counterclaim for infringement and an application to amend the patent. After the parties reached an out-of-court settlement, both parties applied to withdraw their respective actions. The Court granted the withdrawals, declared the proceedings closed, and entered the decision on the register without issuing a cost decision.
VEOLIA PROPRETE, VALINEA ENERGIE, MAGUIN SAS v.TIRU
1 UPC_CFI_417/2025 UPC_CFI_509/2025 UPC_CFI_528/2025 DECISION du tribunal de première instance de la Juridiction Unifiée du Brevet rendue le 18 mars 2026 EN-TETE : 1. L'article 123(3) CBE a pour objectif de garantir la sécurité juridique des tiers en interdisant toute exte
ALD France S.A.S v.Nanoval GmbH & Co. KG
This case concerns a nullity action filed by ALD France S.A.S against Nanoval GmbH & Co. KG regarding European Patent EP 3 083 107 B1. Nanoval had previously filed an infringement action against ALD France's parent company (ALD Vacuum Technologies GmbH) at the Munich Local Division, where the parent had already filed a nullity counterclaim. Nanoval objected under Rule 19 of the Rules of Procedure, arguing that ALD France lacked a separate interest in filing its own nullity action. The court held that a subsidiary's own business activity establishes an independent interest in filing a nullity action, and that related companies are not automatically the 'same party' under Article 33(4) sentence 2 of the EPG Agreement merely because one is the parent of the other.
WhiteWater West Industries Inc. v.American Wave Machines Inc.
WhiteWater West Industries Inc. filed a revocation action against American Wave Machines, Inc. concerning European patent EP 2 728 089 ('Sequenced chamber wave generator controller and method'). The defendant failed to file a Defence to revocation within the two-month time period and did not respond to the action in any way. The claimant requested a decision by default, arguing that the patent should be revoked for extension of claim 1 beyond the application as filed, lack of novelty over prior art and public prior use, and lack of inventive step. The Court considered the conditions for a decision by default under Rule 355 of the Rules of Procedure.
Microsoft Corporation v.Suinno Mobile & AI Technologies Licensing Oy
This case concerns an infringement action filed by Suinno Mobile & AI Technologies Licensing Oy against Microsoft Corporation regarding European patent EP 2 671 173, which relates to a system for mobile Internet browsing using location data. Microsoft Corporation filed a counterclaim for revocation, and Suinno applied to amend the patent in response. The Court addressed the procedural requirements and admissibility criteria for such amendment applications, distinguishing between objective requirements (filing deadline, inclusion of at least one amendment, use of the official language) and matters of judicial discretion (clarity, sufficiency of explanation, reasonableness of number of amendments).
PAPST LICENSING GmbH & Co v.EPO
1 Paris Central Division Entscheidung des Gerichts erster Instanz des Einheitlichen Patentgerichts UPC_CFI_1771/2025 betreffend das EP 3 327 608 erlassen am 30. Dezember 2025 LEITSÄTZE: 1. Das Einheitliche Patentgericht wendet gemäß Art. 1 Abs. 2, Art. 20 des Übereinkommens üb
Valéo Systèmes d’Essuyages v.Robert Bosch Doo Bograd, Robert Bosch France S.A.S, Robert Bosch GmbH, Robert Bosch S.A, ROBERT BOSCH PRODUKTIE S.A., BOSCH AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS (CHANGSHA) CO., LTD.
1 Division Centrale de Paris UPC_CFI_809/2025 Ordonnance de procédure du Tribunal de première instance de la Juridiction unifiée du brevet, rendue le 23/12/2025 DEMANDEURS ROBERT BOSCH GmbH (Partie à la procédure au principal - Défendeur) 1 Robert-Bosch Platz 70839 GERLINGEN – DEUTSCHL
IMI Hydronic Engineering Deutschland GmbH v.Belparts Group N.V.
This procedural order concerns a revocation action and counterclaim for infringement related to European Patent EP3812870 between IMI Hydronic Engineering Deutschland GmbH (Claimant) and Belparts Group N.V. (Defendant). The central issue addressed is IMI's request for Belparts to provide security for costs in the amount of EUR 500,000 under Rule 158.1 RoP, based on alleged economic vulnerability. Belparts opposes the request, arguing that defendants are not required to provide security for costs under Article 69(4) UPCA and that its financial situation, supported by its patent portfolio and positive annual accounts, demonstrates it is not economically vulnerable.
ALD France S.A.S v.Nanoval GmbH & Co . KG
This case concerns a nullity action filed by ALD France S.A.S against EP 3 083 107 B1, in which the defendant Nanoval GmbH & Co. KG filed an objection under Rule 19 of the Rules of Procedure. Nanoval argued that the action was abusive, brought by a 'straw man' subsidiary of ALD Vacuum Technologies GmbH (which was already involved in parallel infringement and nullity proceedings before the Munich Local Division), creating double lis pendens. The defendant contended that the plaintiff and the Munich defendant were the 'same party' under Article 33 of the European Patent Convention Agreement, distinguishing the situation from Meril v. Edwards.
IMI Hydronics Engineering Deutschland GmbH v.Belparts Group N.V
This procedural order from the Central Division Paris addresses Belparts Group N.V.'s application to join its counterclaim for infringement with the main infringement action pending before the Local Division Munich, in the context of multi-jurisdictional proceedings concerning European Patent No. EP3812870. The dispute involves parallel infringement and revocation actions across the Local Division Munich and the Central Division Paris, with all IMI defendants consenting to the referral. The panel considered Rule 340.1 of the Rules of Procedure regarding connection of cases, taking into account the scheduling of proceedings and the pending Boards of Appeal hearing at the European Patent Office.
IMI Hydronics Engineering Deutschland GmbH v.Belparts Group N.V
This procedural order concerns a revocation action (UPC_CFI_104/2025) and a counterclaim for infringement (UPC_CFI_364/2025) related to European Patent EP3812870, owned by Belparts Group N.V. The claimant IMI Hydronic Engineering Deutschland GmbH initiated the revocation action before the Central Division Paris, while Belparts lodged a counterclaim for infringement. The order addresses procedural matters including the connection/joinder of proceedings and the referral of the counterclaim for infringement to the Local Division Munich, where related proceedings between the parties are already pending.
Meril Life Sciences Private Ltd. , Meril GmbH , Meril Italy S.r.l. v.Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
This case concerns a revocation action filed by the Meril entities against Edwards Lifesciences Corporation regarding European Patent No. 4 151 181 B1 ('EP 181'), alongside a counterclaim for infringement brought by Edwards against the Meril entities. The dispute encompasses both the validity of EP 181, challenged by Meril, and alleged infringement of EP 181, asserted by Edwards. The Court of First Instance issued its decision on 20 October 2025, establishing legal principles on inventive step assessment, the holistic approach to non-obviousness, the definition of a realistic starting point, and the discretionary nature of injunctive remedies.
SCANTRUST v.ADVANCED TRACK AND TRACE
1 Division centrale de Paris UPC_CFI_323/2025 Décision au fond de la division centrale du Tribunal de première instance de la Juridiction unifiée du brevet, rendue le 25/09/2025 DEMANDEUR SCANTRUST - EPFL Innovation Park PSE-D - CH-1015 - LAUSANNE – CH Représentée par Maî
Microsoft Corporation v.Suinno Mobile & AI Technologies Licensing Oy
Microsoft Corporation applied for an order treating certain information as strictly confidential in proceedings concerning European patent EP 2 671 173. The information in question consisted of invoices from Microsoft's law firm detailing hours spent on the case and fees agreed upon. The respondent objected, arguing no specific reason for confidentiality was provided and that cost specifications could not be considered trade secrets or attorney-client privileged. The Court granted Microsoft's application, holding that such information qualifies as confidential under Rule 262A RoP and falls within the scope of attorney-client privilege under Rule 287 RoP.
Seoul Viosys Co. Ltd. v.Emporia UK and Ireland Ltd.
This order concerns a preliminary objection filed by Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd. seeking dismissal of a revocation action brought by Emporia UK and Ireland Ltd. as inadmissible under Article 33(4) UPCA. Seoul Viosys argued that Emporia UK and Ireland Ltd. acts as a 'straw company' for ex-pert klein GmbH, a defendant in parallel infringement proceedings before the Düsseldorf Local Division, and that the revocation action was a concerted strategy to circumvent the UPCA scheme. The Court held that while the 'straw company' theory has a legal basis in EU law and may be relevant for assessing the 'same parties' element, the mere existence of a concerted procedural strategy is insufficient to establish a straw company relationship.
Kinexon Sports & Media GmbH v.Respondent
This order concerns the release of a security deposit of EUR 25,000 in revocation proceedings related to European Patent EP 1 944 067 B1. The Central Division had previously revoked the Defendant's patent and ordered the Defendant to provide security for the Claimant's legal costs, which was duly deposited. Following a settlement agreement between the parties, both jointly requested the release of the security to the Claimant, and the Court granted the request by applying Rule 352.2 of the Rules of Procedure by analogy.
Toyota Motor Europe v.Respondent
Central Division Paris Seat Decision of the Court of First Instance of the Unified Patent Court Central Division (Paris Seat) delivered on 31. July 2025 ACT 579176/2023 UPC_CFI-361/2023 PARTIES: Claimant: Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA, Avenue du Bourget 60, 1140 Evere, Belgiu
*** v.Essetre Holding spa
A revocation action was filed against Essetre Holding s.p.a. concerning European Patent No. EP 2 875 923 B1, which relates to a machine for machining walls, particularly walls made of wood or multilayer walls. The claimant argued that the subject-matter of claim 1 lacked novelty over a German patent document (DE 34 12 441 C2) and a YouTube video, and lacked inventive step over the prior art in combination with common general knowledge or additional cited references. The Court addressed the interpretation of the term 'a working surface' in the independent claim, affirming that it should be interpreted as meaning 'one working surface' based on its ordinary meaning and the context of the patent's description and drawings.
Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd. v.Photon Wave Co., Ltd.
This case concerns an application for a cost decision following a preliminary objection in revocation proceedings related to European Patent EP 2661892. Seoul Viosys had successfully filed a preliminary objection requesting the transfer of Photon Wave's revocation action from the Paris Central Division to the Paris Local Division, with Photon Wave ordered to bear 80% of Seoul Viosys's legal costs. The court addressed the admissibility of a separate cost decision under Rule 150 RoP when a division declines jurisdiction and refers the case to another division, holding that such an application is admissible but subject to a significantly lower cost ceiling than full proceedings.
Sibio Technology Limited v.Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.
Sibio Technology Limited filed a revocation action against Abbott Diabetes Care Inc. seeking to revoke European patent EP 3 831 283 B1, which relates to in vivo analyte monitoring devices. Sibio challenged the patent's validity on grounds of added subject matter, lack of novelty, and lack of inventive step. The Court of First Instance of the Unified Patent Court (Central Division, Paris Seat) dismissed the revocation action, finding that the alleged grounds for invalidity were either inadmissible as late-filed or not proven, and ordered the patent to be maintained as granted with costs borne by Sibio.
Ballinno B.V. v.Kinexon Sports & Media GmbH
Central Division Paris Seat Procedural Order of the Court of First Instance of the Unified Patent Court Central Division (Paris Seat) delivered on 16/07/2025 No. App_25881/2025 UPC_CFI_484/2025 Claimant (Applicant): KINEXON SPORTS & MEDIA GMBH Schellingstraße 35, 80799 Muni
Acer Computer GmbH v.Respondent
This procedural order concerns an application by Acer Computer GmbH for public access to written pleadings and evidence filed in related patent amendment proceedings (UPC_CFI_181/2024) concerning EP 2 661 892 B1, owned by Nokia Technologies Oy. Acer argued that access was necessary to assess the validity of the patent, particularly because HP had filed an infringement action against Acer based on the same patent. The Defendant (Nokia) did not oppose the request but argued that Acer must ensure third parties do not receive access to the documents. The presiding judge granted the application for file inspection.
Bardehle Pagenberg Partnerschaft mbB v.Respondent
This procedural order concerns an application by Bardehle Pagenberg Partnerschaft mbB for public access to the written pleadings and evidence filed in main proceedings UPC_CFI_181/2024 (related to European Patent EP2661892 owned by Nokia Technologies Oy), in which HP Printing and Computing Solutions, S.L.U. was the claimant and Nokia Technologies Oy was the defendant. The main proceedings had been concluded on 27 March 2025 following the withdrawal of the action. The applicant sought access to better understand how the parties and the court conducted the proceedings, arguing that such access supports professional advice by UPC representatives. The defendant Nokia opposed the request, arguing the applicant lacked a specific personal interest and had not sufficiently demonstrated a general interest justifying access.
Meissner Bolte Patentanwälte Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaft mbB v.Respondent
1 Order of the Court of First Instance of the Unified Patent Court Central Division (Paris Seat) issued on 9 June 2025 APPLICANT Meissner Bolte Patentanwälte Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaft mbB Widenmayerstr. 47, 80538 München, Germany represented by Moritz-Melchior Bloser PART
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