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3 IP cases indexed. Covers patent matters.

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patent pending · Apr 28, 2025

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson v.ASUSTek Computer Inc.

Milan (IT) Local Division · App_5416/2025

In a complex infringement and revocation action, the UPC Milan Local Division issued a crucial procedural order regarding confidentiality. The court adopted an 'external eyes only' regime for highly sensitive documents, allowing access to unredacted information only by designated external counsel, experts, and specific individuals from each party. This decision provides a clear framework for managing trade secrets while ensuring fair trial rights in high-stakes patent litigation.

patent pending · Apr 28, 2025

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson v.ASUSTek Computer Inc.

Milan (IT) Local Division · App_63684/2024

This Milan Local Division order addresses a critical procedural dispute regarding the handling of highly confidential information in an infringement and revocation action. The Court established a comprehensive 'external eyes only' confidentiality regime, balancing the parties' rights to fair trial and full disclosure. This ruling is significant for practitioners as it provides clear guidance on how courts manage sensitive trade secrets within complex UPC litigation.

patent pending · Apr 28, 2025

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson v.ASUSTek Computer Inc.

Milan (IT) Local Division · App_5416/2025

This Milan Local Division decision addresses a critical procedural issue concerning the protection of confidential information during patent litigation. Ericsson, the Claimant, sought an 'external eyes only' regime to ensure its proprietary data remained protected while maintaining full adversarial access. The Court granted this specialized confidentiality club, allowing restricted access to unredacted documents for authorized parties and experts from both sides. This ruling provides a clear procedural pathway for managing highly sensitive trade secrets within the UPC framework.

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