UPC CFI 181/2024

At the UPC: HP Group (22 cases)·Nokia Group (30 cases)

• 2025-06-30
  Application RoP262.1 (b)Public

  Summary: Procedural order from the Paris Central Division (Seat) dated 30 June 2025 granting Acer Computer GmbH's application under R. 262.1(b) RoP for public access to written pleadings and evidence filed in proceedings concerning an application to amend patent EP 2 661 892 B1 (Nokia Technologies Oy vs HP Printing). The court found Acer had a specific interest in the validity of the patent given that Nokia had brought an infringement action against Acer based on the same patent. Access was granted without ongoing confidentiality obligations post-access.

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  • Public access to written pleadings under R. 262.1(b) RoP
  • Specific interest of third party in validity proceedings
  • No continuing confidentiality after access
• 2025-06-30
  Application RoP262.1 (b)Public

  Summary: Procedural order granting Bardehle Pagenberg Partnerschaft mbB (a third-party applicant) access to written pleadings and evidence filed in the proceedings, subject to a confidentiality obligation while proceedings are pending. The court held that public access may be granted before proceedings end and the court may impose conditions to protect the integrity of proceedings.

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  • Public access to register and written pleadings (Rule 262.1(b) RoP)
  • Conditions on public access to protect integrity of proceedings
  • Third-party access to court file