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UPC CFI 100/2024
Mar 14, 2024·EP2263098 +1 more: POSITIONING OF MOBILE OBJECTS BASED ON MUTUALLY TRANSMITTED SIGNALS
- Case details
- StatusCase ClosedActionInfringementCategoryMain Infringement Action
- Parties
- ClaimantsReps: Christof Augenstein (Kather Augenstein); Benedikt Walesch (Kather Augenstein); Benjamin Bubendorfer (Bubendorfer IP)RespondentsReps: Marcus Grosch (Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP); Jesko Preuß (Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP)
- Division
- Dusseldorf LD
- Technology
- Telecoms · WiFi · Measurement & Testing
- Language
- English
- First decided
- Oct 13, 2025
- Last decision
- Jan 15, 2026
Claims
At issueall
Not infringedall
Notes: Düsseldorf LD dismissed infringement action against Google concerning EP2263098 (Wi-Fi positioning); product lacked every claimed component for direct infringement; counterclaim for revocation also dismissed.
Decisions
- 2026-01-15Not infringedInfringement meritsInfringement Action
Final decision on the merits in the infringement action by Ona Patents SL against Google Ireland Limited and others (EP 2 263 098 B1, Wi-Fi positioning patent). The court dismissed the infringement action, finding no direct infringement (the accused product did not possess every claimed component). The counterclaim for revocation was also dismissed (patent maintained as valid). Claimant to bear costs of the infringement action; 80% of counterclaim costs to defendants, 20% to claimant. Value in dispute: EUR 6,000,000 (infringement) and EUR 9,000,000 (counterclaim). Key headnotes: register governs proprietor standing; each component of a product must be present for direct infringement.
Legal issues:Direct infringement (Art. 25 UPCA)Indirect infringement (Art. 26 UPCA)Patent proprietor standing (Rule 25, Rule 42, Rule 8.6 RoP)Register as determining proprietorProduct components and direct infringement - 2025-10-14Generic Order
The Düsseldorf Local Division issued a further procedural order under R. 35 and 36 RoP in the Ona Patents v Google infringement proceedings (EP 2 263 098), addressing procedural steps in the case.
Legal issues:Case management order (R. 35, 36 RoP) - 2025-10-13Application Rop 333
The Düsseldorf Local Division issued a R. 333 RoP review order in the Ona Patents v Google infringement proceedings concerning EP 2 263 098 B1 (Wi-Fi positioning), addressing procedural aspects of the case management.
Legal issues:Review of procedural order (R. 333 RoP)Wi-Fi positioning patent - 2025-08-01Generic Order
Procedural order requiring further written submissions from the parties in the infringement action concerning patent ownership and the presentation of exhibits. The court noted inconsistencies in the claimant's statements on patent ownership and directed supplementary presentations.
Legal issues:Patent ownership and standing (Rule 9.1, Rule 35 RoP)Presentation of exhibitsInconsistent claimant statements on proprietorship
Documents
| Document title | Date | Public |
|---|---|---|
| action.phaseChange.caseClose | 2026-01-15 | Not public |
| Order | 2026-01-15 | Public |
| action.issueDecision.decision | 2026-01-15 | Not public |
| Decision | 2026-01-15 | Not public |
| Decision | 2026-01-15 | Not public |
| action.issueOrder.order | 2025-12-05 | Not public |
| Order | 2025-12-05 | Public |
| action.communication.general | 2025-10-27 | Not public |
| Cover sheet | 2025-10-27 | Not public |
| Fee | 2025-10-27 | Not public |
| Proof of payment | 2025-10-27 | Not public |
| Application | 2025-10-27 | Not public |
| Receipt | 2025-10-27 | Not public |
| action.issueOrder.order | 2025-10-27 | Not public |
| Order | 2025-10-27 | Public |
| action.phaseChange.oralPhaseOpen | 2025-10-27 | Not public |
| Other Documents | 2025-10-27 | Public |
| Cover sheet | 2025-10-27 | Not public |
| Other document | 2025-10-27 | Not public |
| Receipt | 2025-10-27 | Not public |
| Cover sheet | 2025-10-27 | Not public |
| Other document | 2025-10-27 | Not public |
| Receipt | 2025-10-27 | Not public |
| action.issueOrder.order | 2025-10-23 | Not public |
| Order | 2025-10-23 | Not public |
| action.phaseChange.interimPhaseOpen | 2025-10-14 | Not public |
| Other Documents | 2025-10-14 | Not public |
| action.issueOrder.order | 2025-10-14 | Not public |
| Order | 2025-10-14 | Not public |
| action.issueOrder.order | 2025-10-14 | Not public |
| Order | 2025-10-14 | Not public |
| 2025-09-18 Response ONA - objection and R. 36 RoP Google_signed | 2025-09-18 | Not public |
| Comment | 2025-09-18 | Not public |
| Receipt | 2025-09-16 | Not public |
| Receipt | 2025-09-16 | Not public |
| R. 262.2 Application | 2025-09-15 | Not public |
| Statement | 2025-09-15 | Not public |
| Statement | 2025-09-15 | Not public |
| R. 262.2 Application | 2025-09-15 | Not public |
| Statement | 2025-09-15 | Not public |
| Statement | 2025-09-15 | Not public |
| R- 36 RoP - Opportunity to comment | 2025-09-15 | Not public |
| R. 333 RoP - Opportunity to comment | 2025-09-15 | Not public |
| Receipt | 2025-09-15 | Not public |
| Acknowledgement-of-lodging | 2025-09-15 | Not public |
| Objection and Request | 2025-09-12 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 35 | 2025-09-12 | Not public |
| 2025-09-12 Request R 333 ONA signed | 2025-09-12 | Not public |
| Outcome of the Order | 2025-09-10 | Not public |
| Additional corrective order | 2025-09-10 | Public |
| Headnote-and-Keywords | 2025-09-09 | Not public |
| Confidentiality Order | 2025-09-09 | Public |
| Confidentiality Order | 2025-09-09 | Not public |
| Confidentiality Order | 2025-09-09 | Not public |
| Confidentiality Order | 2025-09-09 | Not public |
| 2025-09-03 Statement Ona_STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL_SIGNED | 2025-09-03 | Not public |
| 2025-09-03 Statement Ona_redacted_SIGNED | 2025-09-03 | Not public |
| Receipt | 2025-09-02 | Not public |
| Outcome of the Order | 2025-09-01 | Not public |
| Extension time period | 2025-09-01 | Public |
| 2025-09-01 Auxiliary requests indirect infringement_SIGNED | 2025-09-01 | Not public |
| Hearing-Dates | 2025-08-28 | Not public |
| R. 108 RoP - Summon to the oral hearing | 2025-08-28 | Public |
| Opportunity to comment | 2025-08-28 | Not public |
| Statement | 2025-08-28 | Not public |
| Opportunity to comment | 2025-08-27 | Not public |
| Receipt | 2025-08-26 | Not public |
| Request to Extend Time Period | 2025-08-26 | Not public |
| R. 262A RoP Pre Order | 2025-08-21 | Not public |
| Receipt | 2025-08-21 | Not public |
| 2025-08-20 Application R. 262A RoP_signed | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP C 1 - DE | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| 2025-08-20 Application R. 262.2 RoP_signed | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP C 1 - DE | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 21 - strictly confidential - EN Teil2.pdf | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 22 - strictly confidential - EN.pdf | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 29 - strictly confidential - EN.pdf | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 21 - strictly confidential - EN Teil3.pdf | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 21 - strictly confidential - EN Teil2.pdf | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 26 - strictly confidential - FI.pdf | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 29 - strictly confidential - EN.pdf | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 20 - FR.pdf | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 32 - strictly confidential - EN.pdf | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 25 - strictly confidential - FI.pdf | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 21 - strictly confidential - EN Teil1.pdf | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 28 - strictly confidential - EN.pdf | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 21 - strictly confidential - EN Teil4.pdf | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 31 - strictly confidential - EN.pdf | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 21 - strictly confidential - EN Teil4.pdf | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 30 - strictly confidential - FI.pdf | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 21 - strictly confidential - EN Teil3.pdf | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 21 - strictly confidential - EN Teil1.pdf | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 27 - strictly confidential - EN.pdf | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 24 - strictly confidential - EN.pdf | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 33 - strictly confidential - EN.pdf | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| 2025-08-20 Statement Ona - strictly confidential_signed | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 26 - strictly confidential - FI.pdf | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 22 - strictly confidential - EN.pdf | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 32 - strictly confidential - EN.pdf | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 28 - strictly confidential - EN.pdf | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 24 - strictly confidential - EN.pdf | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 31 - strictly confidential - EN.pdf | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 30a - strictly confidential - EN.pdf | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| 2025-08-20 Statement Ona - strictly confidential_signed | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 34 - EN.pdf | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 33 - strictly confidential - EN.pdf | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 23 - strictly confidential - EN.pdf | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 23 - strictly confidential - EN.pdf | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 25 - strictly confidential - FI.pdf | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 30a - strictly confidential - EN.pdf | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 30 - strictly confidential - FI.pdf | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 27 - strictly confidential - EN.pdf | 2025-08-20 | Not public |
| Receipt | 2025-08-08 | Not public |
| 2025-08-07 Notification of change of address Ona_SIGNED | 2025-08-07 | Not public |
| Outcome of the Order | 2025-08-01 | Not public |
| Workflow closed | 2025-08-01 | Public |
| Outcome of the Order | 2025-08-01 | Not public |
| Workflow closed | 2025-08-01 | Public |
| Outcome of the Order | 2025-08-01 | Not public |
| Closing Workflow | 2025-08-01 | Public |
| Headnote-and-Keywords | 2025-08-01 | Not public |
| Rule 9.1 Order | 2025-08-01 | Public |
| Rule 9.1 Order | 2025-08-01 | Not public |
| 2025-05-05 Statement ONA - Google_signed | 2025-05-05 | Not public |
| Panel-Appointment | 2025-04-24 | Not public |
| Opportunity to comment | 2025-04-20 | Not public |
| Receipt | 2025-04-17 | Not public |
| Application | 2025-04-17 | Not public |
| Headnote-and-Keywords | 2025-04-14 | Not public |
| R. 37.2 RoP Order | 2025-04-14 | Public |
| 2025-03-11 Statement ONA regarding order 26_02_2025 - Google_signed | 2025-03-11 | Not public |
| R. 37.2 RoP - Opportunity to comment | 2025-02-26 | Not public |
| Hearing-Dates | 2025-02-26 | Not public |
| R. 28 RoP Order | 2025-02-26 | Public |
| Statement | 2025-02-21 | Not public |
| 2025-02-20 Brief ONA regarding date oral hearing - Google_signed | 2025-02-20 | Not public |
| R. 28 RoP - Opportunity to comment | 2025-02-14 | Not public |
| R. 28 RoP - Opportunity to comment | 2025-02-14 | Not public |
| R. 28 RoP - Opportunity to comment | 2025-02-14 | Not public |
| Hearing-Dates | 2025-02-14 | Not public |
| Receipt | 2025-02-07 | Not public |
| 2025-02-07 Brief ONA - payment security costs_Google_signed | 2025-02-07 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP SL 4 | 2025-02-07 | Not public |
| Outcome of the Order | 2024-12-27 | Not public |
| R. 158 RoP Order | 2024-12-27 | Public |
| Headnote-and-Keywords | 2024-12-27 | Not public |
| Outcome of the Order | 2024-12-27 | Not public |
| R. 158 RoP Order | 2024-12-27 | Public |
| Acknowledgement-of-lodging | 2024-12-09 | Not public |
| Exhibit B12 | 2024-12-09 | Not public |
| Rejoinder | 2024-12-09 | Not public |
| Acknowledgement-of-lodging | 2024-12-09 | Not public |
| Rejoinder | 2024-12-09 | Not public |
| Exhibit B12 | 2024-12-09 | Not public |
| epoUploadDocumentsWorkflow | 2024-10-15 | Not public |
| Document from EPO | 2024-10-14 | Not public |
| Acknowledgement-of-lodging | 2024-10-07 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 15 - EN | 2024-10-07 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 16 - EN | 2024-10-07 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 12 - EN | 2024-10-07 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 17 - EN | 2024-10-07 | Not public |
| 2024-10-07 Reply Ona Patents_signed | 2024-10-07 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 14 - EN | 2024-10-07 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 10a - EN | 2024-10-07 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 10b - EN | 2024-10-07 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 18 - EN | 2024-10-07 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 09b - EN | 2024-10-07 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 11 - EN | 2024-10-07 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 13 - EN | 2024-10-07 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 19 - EN | 2024-10-07 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 09a - DE | 2024-10-07 | Not public |
| Acknowledgement-of-lodging | 2024-10-07 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 19 - EN | 2024-10-07 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 16 - EN | 2024-10-07 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 09b - EN | 2024-10-07 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 10a - EN | 2024-10-07 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 09a - DE | 2024-10-07 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 15 - EN | 2024-10-07 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 12 - EN | 2024-10-07 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 14 - EN | 2024-10-07 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 13 - EN | 2024-10-07 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 10b - EN | 2024-10-07 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 11 - EN | 2024-10-07 | Not public |
| 2024-10-07 Reply Ona Patents_signed | 2024-10-07 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 18 - EN | 2024-10-07 | Not public |
| Exhibit KAP 17 - EN | 2024-10-07 | Not public |
| Panel-Appointment | 2024-09-23 | Not public |
| Outcome of the Order | 2024-09-20 | Not public |
| R. 9.3 RoP - Extension of deadlines | 2024-09-20 | Public |
| Stellungnahme | 2024-09-19 | Not public |
| Gelegenheit zur Stellungnahme | 2024-09-17 | Not public |
| Receipt | 2024-09-17 | Not public |
| 2024-09-17 Fristverlaengerungsantrag ONA - Replik_signed | 2024-09-17 | Not public |
| 2024-08-12 Stellungnahme ONA auf Antrag Google auf Beweisvorlage_signed | 2024-08-12 | Not public |
| 2024-08-12 Stellungnahme ONA auf Antrag Google auf Auskunftserteilung_signed | 2024-08-12 | Not public |
| Anlage KAP SL 01 - DE.pdf | 2024-08-05 | Not public |
| Anlage KAP SL 03 - DE.pdf | 2024-08-05 | Not public |
| 2024-08-05 Stellungnahme ONA auf Antrag Google_signed | 2024-08-05 | Not public |
| Anlage KAP SL 02 - DE.pdf | 2024-08-05 | Not public |
| 2024-08-05 Stellungnahme ONA auf Antrag Google_signed | 2024-08-05 | Not public |
| Anlage KAP SL 03 - DE.pdf | 2024-08-05 | Not public |
| Anlage KAP SL 02 - DE.pdf | 2024-08-05 | Not public |
| Anlage KAP SL 01 - DE.pdf | 2024-08-05 | Not public |
| Gelegenheit zur Stellungnahme R. 191 VerfO | 2024-07-23 | Not public |
| Gelegenheit zur Stellungnahme R. 190 VerfO | 2024-07-23 | Not public |
| Gelegenheit zur Stellungnahme R. 158 VerfO | 2024-07-23 | Not public |
| Gelegenheit zur Stellungnahme R. 158 VerfO | 2024-07-23 | Not public |
| Formal-checks_Notification-of-positive-outcome | 2024-07-23 | Not public |
| Formal-checks_Notification-of-positive-outcome | 2024-07-23 | Not public |
| Receipt | 2024-07-23 | Not public |
| Receipt | 2024-07-23 | Not public |
| Receipt | 2024-07-23 | Not public |
| Receipt | 2024-07-23 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-A-02 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-A-05 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-A-08 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Antrag | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-A-07 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-A-01 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-A-03 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-A-10 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-A-04 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-A-06 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-A-09 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-BV-08 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-BV-06 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-BV-01 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Antrag | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-BV-02 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-BV-09 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-BV-07 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-BV-05 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-BV-03 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-BV-10 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-BV-04 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Antrag | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-SL-08 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-SL-04 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-SL-05 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-SL-02 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-SL-07 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-SL-01 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-SL-03 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-SL-06 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-SL-01 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Antrag | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-SL-08 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-SL-03 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-SL-06 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-SL-02 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-SL-04 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-SL-05 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-SL-07 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Acknowledgement-of-lodging | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-09 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-06 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-07 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
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| Anlage-B-03 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-04 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Klageerwiderung | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-01 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-05 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-08 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-11 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Acknowledgement-of-lodging | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-11 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Klageerwiderung | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-09 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
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| Anlage-B-02 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
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| Anlage-B-07 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-05 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Anlage-B-08 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Outcome of the Order | 2024-07-02 | Not public |
| 2024-07-02 Anordnung Fristverlängerung | 2024-07-02 | Public |
| Outcome of the Order | 2024-07-02 | Not public |
| 2024-07-02 Anordnung Fristverlängerung | 2024-07-02 | Public |
| 2024-07-01 Stellungnahme zum Fristverlaengerungsantrag_signed | 2024-07-01 | Not public |
| Stellungnahme Fristverlämgerung | 2024-07-01 | Not public |
| Anhörung Fristverlängerungsantrag | 2024-06-26 | Not public |
| Anhörung zum Fristverlängerungsantrag | 2024-06-26 | Not public |
| Receipt | 2024-06-26 | Not public |
| Fristverlängerungsantrag | 2024-06-26 | Not public |
| Receipt | 2024-06-26 | Not public |
| Fristverlängerungsantrag | 2024-06-26 | Not public |
| Headnote-and-Keywords | 2024-06-19 | Not public |
| Outcome of the Order | 2024-06-18 | Not public |
| Final Order R. 323 RoP | 2024-06-18 | Public |
| 2024-05-27 Stellungnahme ONA_signed | 2024-05-27 | Not public |
| Anlage KAP S 01 - DE | 2024-05-27 | Not public |
| Anlage KAP S 02 - DE | 2024-05-27 | Not public |
| 2024-05-14 | 2024-05-15 | Not public |
| Receipt | 2024-05-10 | Not public |
| Antrag | 2024-05-10 | Not public |
| Acknowledgement of access to case | 2024-04-15 | Not public |
| Acknowledgement of access to case | 2024-04-15 | Not public |
| Notification Of Service | 2024-04-12 | Not public |
| Zustellung B2 | 2024-04-12 | Not public |
| Zustellung B1 | 2024-04-12 | Not public |
| Notification Of Service | 2024-04-12 | Not public |
| Document from EPO | 2024-03-21 | Not public |
| Panel-Appointment | 2024-03-21 | Not public |
| Letter for Service | 2024-03-19 | Not public |
| Letter for Service | 2024-03-19 | Not public |
| Panel-Appointment | 2024-03-19 | Not public |
| EPO-Request-for-case-pending | 2024-03-19 | Not public |
| Receipt | 2024-03-19 | Not public |
| Formal-checks_Notification-of-positive-outcome | 2024-03-15 | Not public |
| Acknowledgement-of-lodging | 2024-03-14 | Not public |
| Anlage KAP 08 - FR | 2024-03-14 | Not public |
| 2024-03-14 Klageschrift gegen Google zur LK Dusseldorf - EP 098_signed | 2024-03-14 | Not public |
| Anlage KAP 05 - DE | 2024-03-14 | Not public |
| Anlage KAP 03 - EN | 2024-03-14 | Not public |
| Anlage KAP 01 - EN | 2024-03-14 | Not public |
| Anlage KAP 07 - EN | 2024-03-14 | Not public |
| Anlage KAP 06 - EN | 2024-03-14 | Not public |
| Anlage KAP 0 - DE | 2024-03-14 | Not public |
| Anlage KAP 02 - EN | 2024-03-14 | Not public |
| Anlage KAP 04 - EN | 2024-03-14 | Not public |
| 2024-03-14 Klageschrift gegen Google zur LK Dusseldorf - EP 098_signed | 2024-03-14 | Not public |
Plain-English summary
Ona Patents SL's infringement action against Google Ireland Limited and Google Commerce Limited concerning EP 2 263 098 B1 (Wi-Fi positioning patent) was dismissed by the Düsseldorf Local Division because Google's accused product lacked at least one claimed component, defeating direct infringement under Art. 25 UPCA. The court simultaneously dismissed Google's counterclaim for revocation, maintaining the patent as valid, while establishing that direct infringement requires all claimed components to be present and that late indirect infringement arguments filed outside case management are inadmissible.
Accepted arguments
What the court agreed with — by party.
Direct infringement requires every claimed component to be present in the accused product; missing components cannot be captured under Art. 25 UPCA
RespondentLegal basis: Art. 25 UPCANote: Google successfully argued that its accused product lacked at least one claimed component, defeating Ona Patents' direct infringement claim.
Patent EP 2 263 098 B1 is valid; counterclaim for revocation dismissed
ClaimantNote: The court upheld the patent, dismissing Google's revocation counterclaim.
For standing purposes, the patent register governs the relevant proprietor; claimant need not search for the entitled proprietor beyond registration
ClaimantLegal basis: R. 25 RoP; R. 42 RoP; R. 8.6 RoPNote: Court articulated as headnote that when seeking to remove patent effects (validity challenge or non-infringement declaration), the register determines who is the relevant proprietor for the purposes of bringing the action.
Rejected arguments
What the court did not agree with — and why.
Direct infringement of EP 2 263 098 B1 by Google's Wi-Fi positioning product
ClaimantLegal basis: Art. 25 UPCAReason: The accused product did not possess every claimed component; direct infringement under Art. 25 UPCA requires all claimed components to be present; missing components may support indirect infringement (Art. 26 UPCA) but not direct infringement.
Late indirect infringement auxiliary requests introduced in unsolicited September 2025 submission
ClaimantLegal basis: Art. 26 UPCA; R. 36 RoP; R. 263.2 RoPReason: New requests concerning indirect infringement introduced outside any case management regime without prior leave were inadmissible; indirect infringement is a distinct type requiring separate substantiation and a R. 36 request should have been filed first.
Key legal principles
Doctrines and rules cited in the reasoning.
Direct infringement (Art. 25 UPCA) requires all claimed components to be present in the accused productMissing components may support indirect infringement (Art. 26 UPCA) but not direct infringementRegister governs standing for patent proprietor; claimant seeking to challenge patent effects need not look beyond registrationNew arguments on indirect infringement filed outside case management regime without leave are inadmissibleParallel proceedings against different defendants are legally independent; arguments and findings from settled parallel proceedings cannot simply be 'adopted' in the present case
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Prior art relied on
References cited and the role they played.
- D12, D13, D14 (prior art documents referenced in proceedings)Obviousness combination
Claim construction notes
The court found that the accused Google Wi-Fi positioning product lacked at least one claimed component of EP 2 263 098 B1 (a patent for positioning of mobile objects based on mutually transmitted signals). The absence of a required component was fatal to direct infringement; whether this gap could support indirect infringement was not fully litigated as the late-filed indirect infringement requests were inadmissible.