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23 IP cases indexed. Covers patent matters.
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Avago Technologies International Sales Pte. Limited v.Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG
A patent infringement action concerning European Patent EP 1 954 091 B1 was filed by Avago Technologies against Telefónica Germany before the Local Chamber Düsseldorf. Before the written procedure was concluded, the claimant withdrew the action with the defendant's consent, and both parties indicated that an out-of-court settlement had been reached. The court allowed the withdrawal, declared the proceedings terminated, and set the value of the dispute at EUR 1,000,000.
Van Loon Beheer Nederland B.V. v.Inverquark Deutschland GmbH & Inverquark GmbH
This case concerns a request by the respondents (Inverquark entities) for a supplementary expert opinion and postponement of a decision on confidentiality interests in the context of an inspection and evidence preservation order related to European Patent EP 3 653 275 B8. The Local Chamber Düsseldorf of the Unified Patent Court rejected the request for a supplementary expert opinion, finding no legal basis and that it would be inconsistent with the purpose of evidence preservation proceedings. The court ordered disclosure of the unredacted expert description to the applicant since no confidentiality interests were asserted, and set a deadline for the applicant to file a main action.
Atlas Global Technologies GmbH v.Vantiva SA and Others
This case before the Local Chamber Düsseldorf concerned European Patent EP 3186937, involving a patent infringement action by Atlas Global Technologies GmbH against Vantiva SA, Vantiva Technologies SAS, and Vantiva Technologies Germany GmbH, along with a counterclaim for revocation filed by the Vantiva entities. Before the written proceedings were concluded, both the main action and the counterclaim were withdrawn by the respective parties with the consent of the opposing sides. The court allowed the withdrawals, declared the proceedings terminated, dispensed with a cost decision per the parties' agreement, and ordered a 60% refund of court fees to each side.
Atlas Global Technologies GmbH v.Vantiva SA, Vantiva Technologies SAS, Vantiva Technologies Germany GmbH
This case concerned a patent infringement action filed by Atlas Global Technologies GmbH against three Vantiva entities regarding European Patent EP 3 353 901, along with a counterclaim for revocation filed by the Vantiva entities against Atlas Global Technologies GmbH and Atlas Global Technologies LLC. Before the conclusion of the written proceedings, both the main action and the counterclaim were withdrawn by the respective parties with the consent of the opposing parties. The Local Chamber Düsseldorf allowed the withdrawals, declared the proceedings terminated, dispensed with a cost decision per the parties' agreement, and ordered a 60% refund of court fees to both sides.
Van Loon Beheer Nederland B.V. v.Inverquark Deutschland GmbH & Anr.
The Local Chamber Düsseldorf of the Unified Patent Court granted an order for inspection and evidence preservation in favor of Van Loon Beheer Nederland B.V., the proprietor of European Patent EP 3 653 275 B8 relating to a counter-current swimming device. The applicant sought inspection of the respondents' 'InverJet' counter-current swimming device exhibited at the Aquanale trade fair in Cologne to gather evidence of alleged infringement of claims 1, 9, 10, and 11 of the patent. The court ordered the inspection to be carried out by an expert and court bailiff, with detailed measurements, photographs, and potentially disassembly, subject to various procedural safeguards.
Atlas Global Technologies GmbH v.TP-LINK Corporation Pte. Ltd. and Others
Atlas Global Technologies GmbH filed an infringement action and counterclaim for revocation concerning European Patents EP 3 353 901 and EP 3 186 937 against TP-LINK Corporation Pte. Ltd. and three related TP-LINK entities before the Local Chamber Düsseldorf. The defendants requested a stay of proceedings, and with the agreement of all parties, the court ordered the proceedings stayed pursuant to Rule 295(a) RoP until the EPO decision becomes final or the opposition appeal proceedings conclude.
Truma Gerätetechnik GmbH & Co. KG v.CAN Srl Airxcel Europe
Patent infringement action and counterclaim for revocation before the Local Chamber Düsseldorf concerning European Patent EP 1 788 320 B1. Both parties withdrew their respective claims following an out-of-court settlement, and the court terminated the proceedings, ordering a 60% reimbursement of court fees to each party without a decision on representation costs.
PHOENIX CONTACT GmbH & Co. KG v.Ex Parte
Unified Patent Court decision.
PHOENIX CONTACT GmbH & Co. KG v.Industria Lombarda Materiale Elettrico I.L.M.E. S.p.A. and ILME GmbH Elektrotechnische Handelsgesellschaft
This case concerned an infringement action regarding European Patent EP 3 602 692, accompanied by a revocation counterclaim. Following an out-of-court settlement, the plaintiff withdrew the infringement claim and the defendants withdrew the revocation counterclaim. The court allowed both withdrawals, terminated the proceedings, and addressed the refund of court fees, setting the value of the infringement claim at €750,000 and the revocation counterclaim at €1,125,000.
Visibly Inc. v.Easee B.V., Yves Prevoo, and Easee Holding B.V.
Visibly Inc., proprietor of European Patent EP3918974, brought a patent infringement action against Easee B.V., Yves Prevoo, and Easee Holding B.V. before the Unified Patent Court, Local Division Hamburg. Visibly requested that the Defendants provide security for procedural costs under Rule 158.1 of the Rules of Procedure, citing the Defendants' weak financial position. The Court ordered the Defendants to jointly provide security in the amount of EUR 75,000 within four weeks, finding this amount fair, reasonable, and proportionate after balancing the competing interests.
Atlas Global Technologies GmbH v.TP-LINK Corporation Pte. Ltd. and Others
Procedural order from the Local Chamber Düsseldorf of the Unified Patent Court concerning European Patent EP 3 186 937. With the consent of the parties, the court granted the application of Defendants 2 to 4 (TP-LINK Enterprises Netherlands B.V., TP-Link Deutschland GmbH, and TP-Link Enterprises France) dated April 17, 2025, and ordered the stay of the proceedings pursuant to Rule 295 lit. a) of the Rules of Procedure.
Atlas Global Technologies GmbH v.TP-LINK Corporation Pte. Ltd. and Others
This is a procedural order from the Local Chamber Düsseldorf concerning European Patent EP 3 353 901. Atlas Global Technologies GmbH filed an infringement action and counterclaim for revocation against four TP-LINK entities. With the consent of the parties, the court ordered a stay of the proceedings against defendants 2 to 4 pursuant to Rule 295(a) RoP, based on the defendants' application dated March 23, 2025.
Atlas Global Technologies GmbH v.Vantiva SA, Vantiva Technologies SAS, and Vantiva Technologies Germany GmbH
Procedural order from the Local Chamber Düsseldorf of the Unified Patent Court in infringement and counterclaim for revocation proceedings concerning European Patent EP 3 353 901. With the consent of all parties, the court ordered the stay of proceedings pursuant to Rule 295(a) of the Rules of Procedure based on the plaintiff's application dated April 9, 2025.
MANN+HUMMEL GmbH v.SOTRAS - S.R.L.
MANN+HUMMEL GmbH filed an application for interim measures before the Local Chamber Munich alleging infringement of European Patent EP 2 762 219 by SOTRAS - S.R.L. After the respondent filed an opposition, the parties reached an out-of-court settlement, prompting the applicant to withdraw its application. The court permitted the withdrawal, terminated the proceedings, and ordered a 60% refund of court fees (€6,600.00) to the applicant, while finding no inter-party cost reimbursement.
Nichia Corporation v.Endrich Bauelemente Vertriebs GmbH
This is a decision of the Local Chamber Düsseldorf concerning European Patent EP 2 323 178 B1. The parties settled their infringement dispute during the written procedure, and the court confirmed the settlement. The court also ordered a partial reimbursement of 60% of the court fees paid by the plaintiff, amounting to 9,000 EUR, and set the value of the infringement action at 1,000,000 EUR.
Chainzone Technology (Foshan) Co., Ltd. – Request for Inspection of Files (UPC_CFI_156/2024) v.Ex Parte
This is an order from the Local Chamber Munich of the Unified Patent Court concerning a request by Chainzone Technology (Foshan) Co., Ltd. for inspection of files under Rule 262.1.b of the Rules of Procedure in evidence preservation proceedings related to European Patent EP 2 643 717. The court granted Chainzone's request for file inspection, finding no reasons to deny access, and allowed SWARCO FUTURIT Verkehrssignalsysteme Ges.m.b.H. ten days to identify any personal data to be redacted under data protection regulations.
SWARCO FUTURIT Verkehrssignalsysteme Ges.m.b.H. v.Yunex GmbH
SWARCO FUTURIT, proprietor of European Patent EP 2 643 717 B1 concerning color and light mixing collective optics for LED display panels, filed an application for evidence preservation against Yunex GmbH, alleging that Yunex had installed infringing optics from Shenzhen Dianming Tech Co., Ltd in LED display panels in Mönchengladbach. The Local Chamber Munich held that the application had become moot due to Yunex's procedural behavior and dismissed it, while reserving the cost decision for the main proceedings.
G. Pohl-Boskamp GmbH & C. KG v.pharma-aktiva GmbH, ALDI SÜD Dienstleistungs-SE & Co. oHG, ALDI Nord Deutschland Stiftung & Co. KG, ALDI SE & Co. KG, Hofer Kommanditgesellschaft
G. Pohl-Boskamp GmbH & C. KG, the proprietor of European Patent EP 1 993 363 B1 concerning a composition for combating ectoparasites and their eggs, sought interim measures against pharma-aktiva GmbH and several Aldi/Hofer entities for alleged infringement through the sale of a competing lice spray. The Local Chamber Mannheim of the Unified Patent Court granted the interim measures in part, ordering the respondents to cease certain manufacturing, offering, and distribution activities in Germany and Austria, with penalties of EUR 100 per unit for violations, and to surrender infringing products in their possession.
MSG Maschinenbau GmbH v.EJP Maschinen GmbH
This case before the Local Chamber Munich of the Unified Patent Court concerned an infringement action and a counterclaim for revocation regarding European Patent EP 3 225 320 B1, which relates to a device and method for measuring the straightness of rod-shaped workpieces. Following the complete revocation of the patent by the EPO Board of Appeal on July 4, 2024, the claimant withdrew the infringement action and the defendant sought a declaration that the counterclaim had become moot. The court permitted the withdrawal, declared both proceedings terminated, ordered each party to bear its own costs, and granted each party a 60% reimbursement of court fees (€6,600.00 each).
i-mop GmbH v.ARCORA International GmbH
Unified Patent Court decision.
Bioletic Holding GmbH & Co. KG v.Light Guide Optics Germany GmbH & S.I.A. LIGHTGUIDE International
The Düsseldorf Local Chamber rejected the applicant's request for provisional measures (interim injunction) against the respondents regarding European Patent EP 3 685 783 B1, which covers an optical fiber for treating venous diseases. The court held that the applicant failed to demonstrate the substantive necessity of interim measures, as its arguments regarding lost market share and customer loyalty were speculative and did not establish that monetary compensation would be insufficient. The applicant was ordered to bear the costs of the proceedings, and appeal was permitted.
KraussMaffei Extrusion GmbH v.TROESTER GmbH & Co. KG
KraussMaffei Extrusion GmbH sued TROESTER GmbH & Co. KG for infringement of European Patent EP 3 221 117 before the Local Chamber Munich. After the main hearing on 16 April 2024, the parties reached an out-of-court settlement, and the plaintiff withdrew the action with the defendant's consent. The court allowed the withdrawal, terminated the proceedings, and ordered reimbursement of 20% of the paid court fees under Rule 370.9(b)(iii) RoP.
KraussMaffei Extrusion GmbH v.TROESTER GmbH & Co. KG
KraussMaffei Extrusion GmbH sued TROESTER GmbH & Co. KG for infringement of European Patent EP 3 221 117 before the Local Chamber Munich. After the main hearing on 16 April 2024, the parties reached an out-of-court settlement, and the plaintiff withdrew the action with the defendant's consent. The court allowed the withdrawal, declared the proceedings terminated, and ordered reimbursement of 20% of the paid court fees under Rule 370.9(b)(iii) RoP, finding that the oral proceedings had not yet been concluded.
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