Rapporteur on
6 IP cases indexed. Covers patent matters.
Cases Presided Over
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Vivo Mobile Communication Iberia SL v.Sun Patent Trust
This UPC Procedural Order addressed a critical dispute over the starting date of deadlines for filing Preliminary Objections and Statements of Defense in an infringement action. The Court confirmed that prior agreements regarding confidentiality regimes establish the effective start date, despite subsequent appeals. While maintaining strict adherence to procedural efficiency, the judge-rapporteur granted a limited three-week extension based on the parties' voluntary compliance with information sharing requests.
Progress Maschinen & Automation AG v.AWM s.r.l.
This interim order in the Progress Maschinen v. Schnell case addressed several key procedural issues ahead of the main oral hearing. The court deferred a decision on the admissibility of a new patent amendment (AR4) to the Panel's assessment during the upcoming hearing. Crucially, the parties were given time to negotiate an agreement on damages and costs before proceeding with the full merits discussion. This order highlights the UPC's focus on procedural efficiency while maintaining flexibility for settlement.
Progress Maschinen & Automation AG v.AWM s.r.l.
This interim order in the Progress Maschinen & Automation AG v. Schnell s.p.a. case outlines the procedural path forward before the UPC Panel. The court addressed key issues, including the admissibility of a new patent amendment (AR4) and the production of technical evidence. Crucially, the parties were given time to negotiate settlement on infringement value and costs ahead of the scheduled oral hearing.
Abbott Diabetes Care Inc. v.Dexcom Inc.
This procedural order addressed Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.'s request for the UPC to compel Dexcom entities to disclose the entire distribution chain of their G6 and G7 diabetes monitoring systems. The Court ruled that while such information can be requested during proceedings, Abbott's specific demand was disproportionate. The judge found that because Abbott had targeted only certain distributors, requesting the full global supply chain was not reasonably necessary for advancing its case.
DexCom, Inc. v.Abbott Laboratories and associated entities (including Abbott Diabetes Care Inc., Newyu,Inc., etc.)
This procedural order in the DexCom v. Abbott case addressed the complexities of managing deadlines when multiple defendants are involved. The UPC granted an extension and aligned the Statement of Defence filing date for all 14 entities based on a mutual agreement between the parties. This decision highlights the court's pragmatic approach to ensuring fair procedure while accommodating the logistical challenges presented by large, multi-jurisdictional litigation.
Abbott Diabetes Care Inc. v.Dexcom Inc., Dexcom France SAS, Dexcom International Limited
This procedural order in the Abbott v. Dexcom case addresses complexities arising from service issues across multiple defendants. The Judge-Rapporteur, utilizing UPC Rules of Procedure (RoP), granted an extension and aligned the deadline for filing the Statement of Defence for all three Dexcom entities. This decision highlights the court's pragmatic approach to ensuring fair procedural timelines in multi-defendant infringement actions.
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