UPC CFI 26/2024

Vor dem UPC: Headwater Research LLC (34 Verfahren)·Samsung Group (57 Verfahren)

• 2025-09-26
  Withdrawal (RoP265)Öffentlich

  Zusammenfassung: The Düsseldorf Local Division recorded the withdrawal by Headwater Research LLC of its infringement action (EP 3 110 069) against Samsung Electronics entities after the court had issued a decision on 30 July 2025 dismissing the infringement action and revoking the patent; both parties to bear own costs.

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  • Withdrawal after merits decision (R. 265 RoP)
  • Cost allocation after withdrawal
• 2025-07-30
  Infringement ActionÖffentlich

  Zusammenfassung: The Düsseldorf Local Division dismissed Headwater Research LLC's infringement action against Samsung and revoked European patent EP 3 110 069 B1 to the extent of claim 1, on the basis of a successful counterclaim for revocation; all costs were borne by the claimant. The court also rejected a new argument on added matter as inadmissible under R. 9.2 RoP.

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  • Patent revocation on counterclaim
  • Admissibility of new arguments under R. 9.2 RoP (front-loaded procedure)
  • Added matter as ground for revocation
• 2025-06-15
  Infringement ActionÖffentlich

  Zusammenfassung: Düsseldorf Local Division dismissed Samsung's application for security for costs against Headwater Research LLC under R. 158 RoP. The Court found that while enforcing a cost order against a US-domiciled entity might be more burdensome, the evidence showed Headwater generates recurring revenues from licensing, making the concern about non-recovery insufficiently justified.

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  • Security for costs dismissed (R. 158 RoP, Art. 69(4) UPCA)
  • US-domiciled claimant
  • Enforcement burden assessment
  • NPE / patent licensing entity