OTHER FIELDS — European UPC Patent Cases
14 decisions indexed
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HL Display AB v.Black Sheep Retail Products B.V
This UPC Court of Appeal decision concerns the procedural withdrawal of an appeal filed by Black Sheep Retail Products B.V against a prior infringement judgment issued by the Local Division in favor of HL Display AB. Due to pending settlement discussions, Black Sheep withdrew its appeal with the consent of HL Display. The court formally permitted this withdrawal and addressed the associated application for reimbursement of court fees under the updated Rules of Procedure.
Hurom Co., Ltd. v.NUC Electronics Co., Ltd, NUC Electronics Europe GmbH and WARMCOOK
This UPC Court of Appeal decision addresses a procedural application for further written pleadings during an ongoing infringement appeal. The claimant, Hurom, sought additional time to respond to new arguments and prior art documents introduced by the respondents (NUC). The court ultimately rejected this request, prioritizing the principle of efficient conduct and the upcoming oral hearing. This ruling reinforces the strict procedural timelines within the UPC's written phase.
Industriebeteiligungs- und Beratungs GmbH v.Washtower IP B.V.
In this UPC Court of Appeal decision, the parties agreed to settle the dispute regarding provisional measures. The court permitted the withdrawal of the appeal, contingent on Washtower covering all legal costs and compensating Bega for any damages resulting from the initial injunctions. Crucially, the court determined the value in dispute at €530,000, applying a specific calculation method derived from the Guidelines to assess recoverable costs.
HL Display AB v.Black Sheep Retail Products B.V.
This UPC Court of Appeal decision addressed an application by Black Sheep Retail Products B.V. to suspend the enforcement of a CFI-ordered information disclosure mandate from HL Display AB. The core dispute centered on whether the confidential business information requested (such as origin, distribution channels, and profits) should be withheld pending appeal. The Court ultimately rejected the suspension request, affirming that while confidentiality is important, it does not automatically negate the need for the patent proprietor to gather evidence necessary for damage calculation.
Washtower IP B.V. v.INDUSTRIEBETEILIGUNGS- UND BERATUNGS GMBH
This procedural decision in UPC case UPC_CFI_479/2025 confirms the readiness for enforcement following a previous provisional measures ruling. The claimants, Washtower IP B.V. and Washtower B.V., have secured the necessary security deposits to proceed with enforcing injunctions, information orders, penalty sums, and costs against multiple defendants. The court authorized electronic service of the final order, moving the case closer to a definitive enforcement phase.
Decathlon v.OWIM GmbH & Co. KG, Lidl Digital Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG, Lidl Belgium GmbH & Co. KG, Kaufland Marketplace GmbH, Lidl Italia S.r.l.
In this procedural order, the UPC Local Division in Mannheim addressed a request to disregard parts of the Defendants' rejoinder regarding patent validity. The Court emphasized strict adherence to the Rules of Procedure (RoP), ruling that submissions must not exceed the scope permitted for the specific pleading stage. This decision reinforces the importance of procedural discipline within the UPC framework, preventing parties from introducing extraneous arguments or summaries outside the prescribed written procedure.
HL Display AB v.Black Sheep Retail Products B.V.
In this procedural order, HL Display AB opposed Black Sheep Retail Products B.V.'s request to deposit physical objects related to the infringement case EP2432351. The UPC Court of First Instance ultimately dismissed the application. The court found that BSRP failed to provide a sufficient justification for filing these exhibits late, leading to the rejection of their procedural motion.
HL Display AB v.Black Sheep Retail Products B.V.
In a procedural order concerning the deposit of physical objects, HL Display AB successfully opposed Black Sheep Retail Products B.V.'s request to submit exhibits related to its products. The UPC Court of First Instance rejected the application because the defendant failed to provide a timely and adequate explanation for the late filing of these crucial items. This decision underscores the court's strict adherence to procedural deadlines and requirements in managing evidence during infringement actions.
Ballinno B.V. v.Kinexon Sports & Media GmbH, Union des Associations Européennes de Football (UEFA), Kinexon GmbH
This UPC Court of Appeal decision addresses the release of security for legal costs following a settlement agreement. Ballinno B.V., who had provided €25,000 in security, successfully petitioned the court to have this amount released and transferred to Kinexon Sports GmbH. The ruling confirms that even when not explicitly covered by the rules, procedural provisions can be applied analogously to facilitate the conclusion of litigation.
Ballinno B.V. v.Union des Associations Européennes de Football (UEFA)
This UPC decision addresses the release of a security deposit provided by the applicant in a cost dispute. The Court ruled that when parties reach an inter partes settlement regarding legal costs, the security can be transferred to the beneficiary to finalize the matter. This ruling clarifies the practical application of procedural rules concerning financial guarantees and settlements within the UPC framework.
SharkNinja Italy S.R.L. v.Dyson Technology Limited
SharkNinja Italy S.R.L. initiated a revocation action against Dyson Technology Limited concerning European Patent EP 2043492 before the UPC Central Division Milan. However, both parties subsequently reached an agreement and signed a term sheet to settle the litigation. The Court formally allowed the withdrawal of the revocation action upon mutual consent, declaring the proceedings closed. This case highlights how procedural flexibility within the UPC allows for the amicable termination of complex patent disputes when settlement is reached.
SharkNinja Italy S.R.L. v.Dyson Technology Limited
SharkNinja Italy S.R.L. initiated a revocation action against European Patent EP 2043492 held by Dyson Technology Limited before the UPC Central Division Milan. The parties subsequently reached an agreement and signed a term sheet to settle the dispute. Following this settlement, SharkNinja requested withdrawal of its action, which the court allowed. This decision highlights how amicable settlements can lead to the early closure of complex patent litigation within the UPC framework.
Hurom Co., Ltd v.NUC Electronics Co., Ltd; NUC Electronics Europe GmbH; Warmcook
In this procedural order, the UPC Court of First Instance addressed a request by Hurom Co., Ltd for further written pleadings in an infringement action against NUC and Warmcook. Although the court initially declared specific new arguments regarding infringement inadmissible due to strict adherence to the established procedural workflow, it ultimately granted the request under Rule 36 RoP. This decision balances the need for efficient proceedings with the principle of fairness, allowing both parties a final chance to address key issues before the Interim Conference.
Kinexon Sports & Media GmbH, Kinexon GmbH, Union des Associations Européennes de Football (UEFA) v.Ballinno B.V.
This UPC Court of Appeal decision addresses a request for security for costs in an appeal proceeding concerning EP 1 944 067. The Kinexon companies and UEFA successfully argued that the respondent, Ballinno B.V., lacked sufficient financial means to guarantee the reimbursement of legal expenses. Consequently, the court mandated Ballinno to provide € 25,000 in security for costs. This ruling reinforces the UPC's ability to manage litigation risk by ensuring that parties with questionable financial standing can be required to secure their potential cost obligations.
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