Volkswagen AG v. Network System Technologies LLC

DexCom, Inc.vsAbbott Diagnostics GmbH et al. (multiple entities)

In a significant ruling, the UPC Paris Local Division revoked European patent EP3831282, which covered remote monitoring systems for diabetes management. The decision dismissed all infringement claims brought by DexCom against Abbott's FreeStyle Libre 3 products and associated applications (LibreLinkUp). Beyond the substantive finding of invalidity, the court reinforced procedural strictness, rejecting late-stage attempts to introduce new grounds for revocation.

Suinno Mobile & AI Technologies Licensing OyvsMicrosoft Corporation

This UPC Court of Appeal decision addressed an application for suspensive effect filed by Suinno Mobile & AI Technologies Licensing Oy against a cost award granted in favor of Microsoft Corporation. The original dispute involved an infringement action concerning EP 2 671 173, which was ultimately dismissed by default. Although the costs were substantial (€350k), the Court of Appeal ruled that Suinno failed to meet the high threshold required to suspend enforcement of the cost decision. This reinforces the principle that appeals generally lack suspensive effect unless exceptional circumstances are proven.

Inter Digital VC Holdings, Inc.vsThe Walt Disney Company a.o. (and associated entities)

This Düsseldorf Local Division order addresses procedural matters in an ongoing infringement action concerning EP 2 449 782. The Claimant sought permission to submit a further written pleading to counter the Defendants' arguments regarding non-infringement and FRAND defenses. The Court granted this request, emphasizing that principles of due process mandate giving parties adequate opportunity to address disputed technical features and legal claims. This decision keeps the written procedure open for further exchange of pleadings.

Centripetal LimitedvsPalo Alto Networks, Inc.

In a significant decision for cybersecurity IP, the UPC Local Division Mannheim revoked European Patent EP 3 652 914 B1. The patent, which covered methods for accelerating cyberanalysis workflows using machine learning and threat logs, was invalidated due to lack of inventive step in its amended claims. This revocation led directly to the dismissal of the concurrent infringement action brought by Centripetal Ltd. against Palo Alto Networks, Inc., highlighting the critical interplay between validity challenges and enforcement actions within the UPC framework.

Nokia Solutions and Networks OyvsZhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd. et al.

Nokia sued the Geely group (including brands like Lynk & Co, Zeekr, Lotus, and smart) for infringing a patent related to efficient resource allocation in mobile communication systems. The court addressed the complex issue of jurisdiction over multiple corporate entities within a large group structure. By upholding the unified action under Article 33(1)(b), the Mannheim Local Court ensured procedural efficiency, allowing Nokia's claim against all subsidiaries to proceed simultaneously.