UPC CFI 1849/2025

At the UPC: Topsoe A/S (4 cases)·Technische Universität München (2 cases)

• 2026-03-20
  Application for an Order for inspection pursuant to RoP199Public

  Summary: Order by the President of the Court of First Instance on HyGear B.V.'s request to change the language of the proceedings to the language of the patent (English) under Art. 49(5) UPCA and Rule 323 RoP. The case involves Topsoe A/S's inspection and evidence preservation order against HyGear, SYPOX GmbH, Josef Kerner Energiewirtschafts GmbH and Technical University of Munich concerning EP 3 802 413. Headnotes: when balancing interests on language change, defendant's position is decisive if interests are equal; efficient communication among defendants without translation is especially important in accelerated proceedings.

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  • Change of language of proceedings (Art. 49(5) UPCA, Rule 323 RoP)
  • Balancing interests on language change
  • Defendants' right to efficient communication in accelerated proceedings
• 2025-12-10
  Application for an Order for inspection pursuant to RoP199Public

  Summary: The Düsseldorf Local Division issued an ex parte order for inspection and preservation of evidence at HyGear B.V.'s premises, extending the earlier inspection campaign by Topsoe regarding alleged infringement of EP 3 802 413 to a third respondent.

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  • Ex parte evidence preservation at additional respondent's premises (Art. 60 UPCA)