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Übersicht · Eingereicht: 12. Juli 2023

UPC_CFI_239/2023

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONVERTING LIGHT ENERGY INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY

VerletzungHauptverletzungsklageThe Hague LDInfringementCase Closed
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Verfahrensordnung · 26

QuelleRechtsfrageBindungskraftAuszug
13language regime / exemption from translation of exhibitsBindendEisers verzoeken het gerecht te beslissen dat het niet nodig is om Engelstalige producties ter vertalen naar het Nederlands … R.7.1 beslissing op verzoek ex R.13(q) RoP
7language regime / exemption from translation of exhibitsBindendR.7.1 beslissing op verzoek ex R.13(q) RoP
323language of proceedings / change to language of patent grantBindendORDER of the President of the Court of First Instance … Pursuant to R. 323 RoP (language of the proceedings)
322change of language of proceedings by agreementBindendThe Applicant … referring to both R. 322 and R. 323 RoP, has asked for a change of the language of the proceedings from Dutch into English
323time limit for language change applicationBindendthe requirement stated by R. 323.1 RoP is to be understood as a time-limit for the Applicant thus requested to ask for a change of the language of the proceedings at the latest when lodging the statement of defense
323procedural steps for language change applicationBindendR. 323.2 and .3 RoP provide next that: 'The President shall invite the other party to indicate, within 10 days, its position'
323President's power to order language changeBindendhaving consulted the panel of the division, may order that the language in which the patent was granted shall be the language of the proceedings
324translation arrangements on language changeBindendpursuant R. 324 RoP, an Application under Rule 321.1 or 323.1 'shall specify whether existing pleadings and other documents should be translated and at whose cost'
14language regime / preambleHintergrundThe Applicant bases his request for change of the language of the proceedings on a 'reasonable interpretation' of the Preamble and Rules 14, 321, 322 and 323 RoP along with Art. 41, 49 and 52 UPCA
29deadline to file defence to counterclaim for revocationBindendAccording to rule 29(a) RoP, the claimant must file a Defence to the Counterclaim for revocation and any Application to amend the patent pursuant to rule 30 RoP within two months of service of a Statement of defence containing a Counterclaim for revocation
331judge-rapporteur case managementBindendHeadnote: Defence to Counterclaim not filed together with reply to defence in claim as required by R. 29(a). Deadline to file Defence in the Counterclaim extended (R. 331., 334(a) and 9.3(a) RoP).
334judge-rapporteur powersBindendDeadline to file Defence in the Counterclaim extended (R. 331., 334(a) and 9.3(a) RoP).
9extension of time limitsBindendDeadline to file Defence in the Counterclaim extended (R. 331., 334(a) and 9.3(a) RoP).
30application to amend patentBindendthe claimant must file a Defence to the Counterclaim for revocation and any Application to amend the patent pursuant to rule 30 RoP within two months
26correction of deficiencies in counterclaimBindendthe CMS requires the Counterclaim also to be filed separately, and a fee needs to be paid (Rule 26 RoP).
25counterclaim for revocation filed with statement of defenceBindendBioo filed a counterclaim for revocation (hereinafter: the Counterclaim) pursuant to rule 25.1 RoP.
37bifurcation procedureBindendGiving parties the opportunity to comment on the application of article 33(3) UPCA in line with rule 37(2) RoP
262protection of confidential informationBindendApplication under R. 262A RoP by the claimants for a confidentiality order regarding financial information provided with their reply to an Application under R. 158 RoP. Application granted.
158security for costs applicationHintergrundthe present application for the protection of confidential information pursuant to R. 262A of the Rules of Procedure … was made by the claimants … with Plant-e's reply to a R. 158 application filed by the defendant
262scope of confidentiality protection / minimum personsBindendThe number of persons referred to in paragraph 1 shall be no greater than necessary in order to ensure compliance with the right of the parties to the legal proceedings to an effective remedy and to a fair trial
262protection of confidential informationBindendApplication under R. 262A RoP by the claimants for a confidentiality order regarding financial information provided with their reply to an Application under R. 158 RoP. Application granted.
158security for costs applicationHintergrundthe present application for the protection of confidential information pursuant to R. 262A of the Rules of Procedure … was made by the claimants … with Plant-e's reply to a R. 158 application filed by the defendant
262scope of confidentiality protection / minimum personsBindendThe number of persons referred to in paragraph 1 shall be no greater than necessary in order to ensure compliance with the right of the parties to the legal proceedings to an effective remedy and to a fair trial
RoP_rule_37.2jurisdiction — procedure on counterclaim for revocationBindendthe parties were invited to comment on the application of article 33(3) UPCA in line with R. 37.2 and R. 264 RoP.
RoP_rule_264jurisdiction — procedure on counterclaim for revocationBindendthe parties were invited to comment on the application of article 33(3) UPCA in line with R. 37.2 and R. 264 RoP.
RoP_rule_37.3jurisdiction — allocation of technically qualified judgeBindendthe allocation to the panel of a technically qualified judge has been requested (R. 37.3 RoP).

courtName.other · 6

QuelleRechtsfrageBindungskraftAuszug
49change of language of proceedings to language of patent grantBindendAccording to Art. 49 (5) UPCA, the use of the language in which the patent was granted as the language of the proceedings can be decided 'on grounds of fairness and taking into account all relevant circumstances'
41language of proceedingsHintergrundRules 14, 321, 322 and 323 RoP along with Art. 41, 49 and 52 UPCA
52language of proceedingsHintergrundRules 14, 321, 322 and 323 RoP along with Art. 41, 49 and 52 UPCA
33bifurcation in infringement action with counterclaim for revocationBindendGiving parties the opportunity to comment on the application of article 33(3) UPCA in line with rule 37(2) RoP
58protection of confidential information / trade secretsBindendthe protection of trade secrets, personal data or other confidential information in proceedings before the UPC is provided for in Art. 58 UPCA which has been implemented in R. 262A RoP.
58protection of confidential information / trade secretsBindendthe protection of trade secrets, personal data or other confidential information in proceedings before the UPC is provided for in Art. 58 UPCA which has been implemented in R. 262A RoP.

EPÜ-Artikel · 3

QuelleRechtsfrageBindungskraftAuszug
33(3)jurisdiction — joint hearing of infringement and counterclaim for revocationBindendthe panel of the Local Division The Hague decides to hear both the infringement action and the counterclaim for revocation (Art. 33(3)(a) UPCA).
69claim construction — scope of protection assessed applying Art.69 EPC and ProtocolBindendThe scope of protection in the case of infringement is assessed in two steps, applying Art. 69 EPC and the Protocol.
64infringement by equivalents — basis for ordering recall letter/website publicationBindendThe court can order a specific wording for a letter to be sent to customers or to be published on the website of the infringer based on Art. 64 UPCA and Union law.
Zitiert in
Spätere UPC-Entscheidungen, die diesen Fall zitieren.
Zitiert inDatumRechtsfrageBindungskraftAuszug
UPC_APP_22747/2025

Court of Appeal

23. Juni 2025infringementHintergrundin the infringement action, UPC_CFI_239/2023 ACT_549536/2023 ORD_598516/2023
UPC_CFI_43/2025

The Hague LD

3. März 2026infringement by equivalentsÜberzeugendWhile there is no harmonized approach to determining an equivalent use of the teaching of the patent among the Local Divisions of this Court yet (see: Local Chamber in The Hague, decision on the merits of 22 November 2024, UPC_CFI_239/2023
UPC_CFI_26/2025

Vienna LD

19. Feb. 2026infringement by equivalentsÜberzeugendWhile there is no harmonized approach to determining an equivalent use of the teaching of the patent among the Local Divisions of this Court yet (see: Local Chamber in The Hague, decision on the merits of 22 November 2024, UPC_CFI_239/2023