Textiles — European UPC Patent Cases
3 decisions indexed
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Oerlikon Textile GmbH & CO KG v.Bhagat Textile Engineers
This UPC costs decision addressed the reimbursement of litigation expenses following a successful infringement action. The Tribunal upheld the cost-sharing ratio established in the merits judgment (80% borne by the defendant). However, applying proportionality principles, the court significantly reduced the recoverable legal fees requested by Oerlikon Textile GmbH & CO KG, ultimately awarding a total of €77,064.65 to the claimant.
TEXPORT Handelsgesellschaft mbH v.Sioen NV
This UPC Order sets the stage for an infringement case concerning textile structures (EP2186428). The Court closed the written phase and scheduled a detailed oral hearing in Stockholm. A key procedural victory for the Claimant was the rejection of the Defendant's motions to exclude crucial evidence, affirming that reactive arguments are admissible in litigation.
TEXPORT Handelsgesellschaft mbH v.Sioen NV
This UPC CFI order addressed a preliminary objection raised by Sioen NV, challenging the jurisdiction of the Unified Patent Court over infringement proceedings concerning EP2186428. Sioen argued that parallel national court actions, including revocation and non-infringement claims in Belgium, required the UPC to decline jurisdiction under Brussels I Regulation rules. The Court rejected these arguments, finding no sufficient grounds to stay or dismiss the case. This decision reinforces the UPC's competence in handling infringement cases even when related validity challenges are pending nationally.
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