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UPC CFI 1148/2026
Apr 2, 2026·EP4676295 Unitary patent · DEVICE FOR HOLDING A VACUUM CLEANER FILTER BAG IN A VACUUM CLEANER, AND HOLDING PLATE FOR A VACUUM CLEANER FILTER BAG
- Case details
- StatusCase Closed (Withdrawn)ActionProvisional measuresCategoryProvisional measures
- Parties
- Claimants
- Miele & Cie. KGOperating co.
Representatives- Ole Dirks-Wildanger Kehrwald Graf von Schwerin & Partner mbB
- Jochen Kapfenbergersupporting-Cohausz & Florack
Respondents- Melitta Europa GmbH & Co. KGOperating co.
Representatives- Axel Walter Jules Verhauwen-Krieger Mes & Graf von der Groeben
- Jens Künzel-Krieger Mes & Graf von der Groeben
- Jan Dantzsupporting-Loesenbeck Specht Dantz
- Jan Spechtsupporting-Loesenbeck Specht Dantz
- Division
- Munich LD
- Technology
- Other fieldsConsumer products
- Language
- German
- First decided
- May 4, 2026
- EPO Opposition
- Melitta Europa GmbH & Co. KGAdmissible2026-04-21
How this compares
The court's record for this kind of case, counted in first-instance rulings. A figure in brackets is the number of rulings a rate rests on.
| Preliminary injunction granted | Median days to first decision | |
|---|---|---|
| All UPC | 54% (38/70) | 124 |
| Munich LD | Locked | Locked |
| Judge Matthias Zigann | Locked | Locked |
| Judge Tobias Pichlmaier | Locked | Locked |
| Judge Mojca Mlakar | Locked | Locked |
| Judge Selma Schenkl | — | Locked |
At the UPC: Miele & Cie. KG (2 cases)·Melitta Europa GmbH & Co. KG (2 cases)
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Decisions
- 2026-05-04Application for provisional measuresPublic
Summary: Miele withdrew its application for provisional measures (preliminary injunction) following a court indication that the validity of the asserted claims was in doubt in light of prior art DE 3403121 A1. The withdrawal was accepted, the proceedings declared closed, and Miele was ordered to pay Melitta's costs; additionally, the court directed a 50% refund of court fees to Miele.
Show the legal issues (5)
- Withdrawal of application for provisional measures under R. 265 RoP
- Partial refund of court fees under R. 370.9(b) RoP upon withdrawal before close of written procedure
- Court discretion to deny partial fee refund under R. 370.9(e) RoP in exceptional circumstances
- Novelty of claims 7-11 over prior art DE 3403121 A1
- Cost allocation upon withdrawal under R. 118.5 RoP
Documents
Show all 110 documents| Document title | Date | Public |
|---|---|---|
| Order | 2026-05-21 | Not public |
| Order | 2026-05-21 | Not public |
| Receipt | 2026-05-20 | Not public |
| Cover sheet | 2026-05-20 | Not public |
| Exhibit Respondent | 2026-05-20 | Not public |
| Application Respondent | 2026-05-20 | Not public |
| Receipt | 2026-05-13 | Not public |
| Cover sheet | 2026-05-13 | Not public |
| Document Claimant | 2026-05-13 | Not public |
| Final Order | 2026-05-11 | Public |