UPC CFI 278/2023
16. Aug. 2023·EP3388490 · DECORATING NATURAL LEATHER
Hauptaktenzeichen: ACT 561734/2023
- Verfahrensdetails
- StatusCase Closed (Keine Verletzung)VerfahrensartVerletzungKategorieHauptverletzungsklage
- Parteien
- Beklagte
- Guccio Gucci S.p.A.Unternehmen
- Marbella Pellami S.p.A.Unternehmen
- G Commerce Europe S.p.A.Unternehmen
- Gucci Logistica S.p.A.Unternehmen
- GG Luxury Goods GmbHUnternehmen
- Gucci France SASUnternehmen
- GG FRANCE SERVICES SASUnternehmen
- Gucci Belgium SAUnternehmen
- Gucci Sweden ABUnternehmen
Vertreter- Benjamin Schröer-Hogan Lovells International LLP
- Division
- Hamburg LD
- Technologie
- ChemistryBasic materials chemistry
- Mechanical engineeringTextile and paper machines
- Sprache
- English
- Erste Entscheidung
- 4. Okt. 2023
- Letzte Entscheidung
- 30. Apr. 2025
| Verletzung festgestellt | Median Tage bis zur ersten Entscheidung | |
|---|---|---|
| Gesamt-UPC | 53% (62/117) | 124 |
| Hamburg LD | Gesperrt | Gesperrt |
| Richter Sabine Klepsch | Gesperrt | Gesperrt |
| Richter Stefan Schilling | Gesperrt | Gesperrt |
| Richter Camille Lignières | Gesperrt | Gesperrt |
| Richter Laure Sarlin | Gesperrt | Gesperrt |
Vor dem UPC: AGFA NV (12 Verfahren)·Guccio Gucci S.p.A. (3 Verfahren)
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Weitere Verfahren: Hamburg LD·2023
- 2025-04-30Infringement ActionÖffentlich
Zusammenfassung: The Hamburg Local Division dismissed AGFA NV's infringement action against Gucci entities finding that the accused leather goods did not infringe EP 3 170 670 (a patent concerning inkjet-decorated leather), specifically because the ivory-coloured base coat did not constitute a perfect achromatic colour as required by the patent claims; it also dismissed the defendants' counterclaim for revocation.
Rechtsfragen anzeigen (4)
- Claim interpretation (achromatic colour, base coat)
- Feature analysis of inkjet-decorated leather patent
- Counterclaim for revocation dismissed
- Late filed validity attack (R. 25 RoP)
- 2024-08-09Application RoP262AÖffentlich
Zusammenfassung: Hamburg Local Division issued a confidentiality order under R.262A RoP protecting supply chain and trade secret information submitted by Gucci defendants in their Statement of Defence and Rejoinder. Access was restricted to named representatives of AGFA NV. The order replaced a preliminary order of 2 July.
Rechtsfragen anzeigen (3)
- Confidentiality order under R.262A RoP
- Trade secrets – supply chain information
- Access restrictions to confidential documents
- 2023-10-04Infringement ActionÖffentlich
Zusammenfassung: The Hamburg Local Division issued an order granting extension of deadlines for multiple defendants (Gucci entities) to file their defence, aligning deadlines and addressing the appointment of a common electronic service representative, in an infringement action involving Guccio Gucci S.p.A. and related entities.
Rechtsfragen anzeigen (3)
- Extension of deadlines (Rules 19.1, 23 RoP)
- Multiple defendants
- Electronic service
- —revocation counterclaim
Zusammenfassung: I. The infringement action is dismissed. II. The counterclaim for revocation is dismissed. III. The Claimant shall bear 40% and the Defendants shall bear 60% of the costs of the proceedings.
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| Fee | 2026-06-01 | Nicht öffentlich |
| Proof of payment | 2026-06-01 | Nicht öffentlich |
| Application document Applicant | 2026-06-01 | Nicht öffentlich |
| Exhibit Applicant | 2026-06-01 | Nicht öffentlich |
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AGFA NV sued Gucci entities for infringement of its inkjet-decorated leather patent EP 3 170 670, asserting that ivory-coloured base coats on Gucci leather goods met the 'perfect achromatic colour' requirement of claim 1. The Hamburg Local Division dismissed the infringement action, finding that ivory is not a perfect achromatic colour, so the key claim feature was not satisfied. Both the infringement action and Gucci's invalidity counterclaim were dismissed, with costs split 40% (AGFA) / 60% (Gucci) reflecting each side's partial failure.
Ivory-coloured base coat does not constitute a 'perfect achromatic colour' as required by claim 1 of the patent
BeklagterRechtsgrundlage: Art. 69 EPCHinweis: The Hamburg Local Division found that the ivory base coat on Gucci's leather goods is not a perfect achromatic colour (black, white, or grey), defeating infringement of claim feature 1.1.1.
Patent's 'own lexicon' interpretation principle is limited to description parts related to the specific feature in question
BeklagterRechtsgrundlage: Art. 69 EPCHinweis: The court held that a patent may serve as its own lexicon only for description parts directly relating to the feature at issue; description specifications inconsistent with the granted claims cannot support a broad claim interpretation.
Counterclaimant cannot introduce new invalidity grounds or new novelty-destroying documents for the first time at the oral hearing
KlägerRechtsgrundlage: Rule 25 RoPHinweis: The court confirmed that new invalidity documents cannot be introduced at oral hearing stage for the first time, preserving procedural fairness.
Gucci's leather goods (Pikarar Padlock Bag and Loafers) infringe claim 1 and claim 10 of AGFA's patent
KlägerRechtsgrundlage: Art. 69 EPCBegründung: The ivory-coloured base coat does not satisfy claim feature 1.1.1 (perfect achromatic colour), and without this feature neither claim 1 nor dependent claim 10 is infringed; accordingly the Gillette/private prior use defence was also not reached.
Counterclaim for revocation of the patent should succeed
BeklagterRechtsgrundlage: Art. 65 UPCABegründung: The court dismissed the invalidity counterclaim; excerpts do not detail the specific grounds rejected but the counterclaim was unsuccessful.
Weitere Fälle zu diesem Grundsatz ansehen.
The central claim construction issue was the meaning of 'achromatic colour' in EP 3 170 670 (inkjet-decorated leather). The court interpreted 'perfect achromatic colour' as requiring true black, white, or grey, not ivory. It rejected AGFA's attempt to use description passages inconsistent with the granted claims to broaden this term, applying the principle that the patent's own-lexicon role is limited to description parts directly relating to the feature at issue.