UPC_APP_32695/2024

The Local Division Mannheim issued a final confidentiality order under R.262A RoP protecting Panasonic's licence agreement details from disclosure to OPPO/OROPE in infringement proceedings, addressing disputes over the scope of the confidentiality club, cross-use of information in parallel proceedings, and the number of permitted in-house access persons.

Order of the Mannheim Local Division on an application for confidentiality protection (Rule 262A RoP) filed by Panasonic Holdings Corporation regarding license agreement information in the infringement proceedings against OROPE Germany GmbH and Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp. Ltd. The order sets the scope of the confidentiality regime, including access permissions for external counsel in parallel UK proceedings.