rapporteur Paolo Catallozzi SUMMARY OF FACTS
2 IP cases indexed. Covers patent matters.
Cases Presided Over
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Mathys & Squire LLP (Application under Rule 262(1)(b) RoP in proceedings UPC_CFI_263/2023) v.Ex Parte
An intellectual property firm, Mathys & Squire LLP, applied under Rule 262(1)(b) of the Rules of Procedure for access to all written pleadings and evidence in revocation proceedings (UPC_CFI_263/2023) concerning European patent EP 3 414 708, involving BITZER Electronics A/S and Carrier Corporation as parties. The respondents did not object to the application. The judge-rapporteur granted the application, finding that the proceedings had concluded and that no substantial interests under Article 45 UPCA outweighed the applicant's interest in accessing the documents.
Martin Lionel v.BITZER Electronics A/S and Carrier Corporation
An applicant, Martin Lionel, sought public access under Rule 262(1)(b) of the Rules of Procedure to various Registry documents and communications related to a revocation action concerning European patent EP 3 414 708. The judge-rapporteur of the Central Division (Paris seat) rejected the application, holding that Rule 262(1)(b) applies only to written pleadings and evidence lodged by the parties, not to Registry communications or orders issued by the Court.
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