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96 IP cases indexed. Covers patent matters.
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Dolby International AB v.HP Deutschland GmbH, HP Inc., HP International SARL, HP Austria GmbH, HP France SAS, HP Belgium SPRL, HP Inc Danmark ApS, HP Finland Oy, HP Italy S.r.l., Hewlett-Packard Nederland BV, HP PPS Sverige AB, HPCP – Computing and Printing Portugal, Hewlett-Packard d.o.o., Hewlett-Packard Luxembourg SCA, HP Inc Bulgaria EOOD
Dolby International AB initiated infringement proceedings against various HP entities regarding the European patent EP 3 490 258 B1, which covers HEVC video decoding technology. During the litigation, Dolby sought to restrict its claims to exclude products utilizing NVIDIA graphics cards. The Düsseldorf Local Division granted this request, formally narrowing the scope of the lawsuit. This decision is significant as it demonstrates how claimants can strategically refine their infringement allegations within the UPC framework.
10x Genomics, Inc. v.Curio Bioscience Inc.
In this UPC case concerning nucleic acid detection technology, 10x Genomics sought provisional measures against Curio Bioscience. The Düsseldorf Local Division granted an injunction, confirming the validity and scope of EP 2 697 391 B1. However, the court imposed strict conditions for enforcement, requiring 10x Genomics to post a substantial security deposit of EUR 2 million. This decision highlights the high threshold required for obtaining provisional relief in UPC infringement cases.
Panasonic Holdings Corporation v.OROPE Germany GmbH, Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp. Ltd.
In a procedural ruling, the Mannheim Local Division addressed the complex interplay between infringement and invalidity claims in UPC case UPC_CFI_216/2023. The court decided to consolidate the proceedings, meaning that Panasonic's infringement claim will be heard alongside OROPE and OPPO's counterclaim for patent invalidity and FRAND licensing. This consolidation aims to ensure a unified legal interpretation across all issues, streamlining the litigation process.
Panasonic Holdings Corporation v.OROPE Germany GmbH, Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp. Ltd.
In this procedural order, the Lokalkammer Mannheim addressed the structure of a complex UPC case involving infringement and revocation claims against OPPO and OROPE. The court ruled that combining the infringement lawsuit with the counterclaim for non-validity (including FRAND licensing) was procedurally efficient and substantively advantageous. This decision sets an early precedent for managing multi-faceted disputes within the UPC framework.
Panasonic Holdings Corporation v.OROPE Germany GmbH, Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp. Ltd.
In a procedural ruling, the Mannheim Local Division addressed the joint handling of claims in the case involving Panasonic Holdings Corporation and OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp. Ltd. The court decided to consolidate the infringement claim with the counterclaim for patent revocation and FRAND licensing. This decision emphasizes judicial efficiency by ensuring that both the validity and infringement aspects are judged under a single, unified interpretation by the same panel.
Heraeus Electronics GmbH & Co. KG v.Vibrantz GmbH
This procedural order in the UPC case between Heraeus Electronics and Vibrantz addresses multiple complex applications concerning claim expansion, particularly regarding patent infringement claims in Romania. The Court proposed a unified approach to manage these expansions efficiently, aiming to prevent divergent decisions across different jurisdictions (Germany, France, Italy). By agreeing to this framework, both parties can proceed with their respective claims while adhering to the UPC's principles of procedural economy.
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