UPC CFI 2173/2026

Jun 16, 2026·EP4130527 · CARBONATION MACHINE AND A GAS CANISTER FOR A CARBONATION MACHINE

Case details: Status
Written Phase
Action
Infringement
Category
Main infringement action
Parties: Claimants
SodaStream Industries Ltd.Operating co.
Representatives
Alexander Klicznik-Hogan Lovells International LLP
Respondents
Jahn GmbHOperating co.
SodaTASTE® GmbHOperating co.
Soda Magic GmbH & Co. KGOperating co.
Representatives
Markus Liedtke
André Sabellek-rospatt Rechtsanwälte PartGmbB
Division: Dusseldorf LD
Judges: Berenice Thom
Daniel Severinsson
Ingo Rinken
Technology: Chemistry
Chemical engineering
Mechanical engineering
Mechanical elements
Language: English
EPO Opposition: Rotarex Solutions S.A.Admissible2026-01-08
Jahn GmbH2026-09-30
SodaTASTE® GmbH2026-09-30
Soda Magic GmbH & Co. KG2026-09-30

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.

	Infringement found	Median days to first decision
All UPC	53% (62/117)	124
Dusseldorf LD	Locked	Locked
Judge Berenice Thom	Locked	Locked
Judge Daniel Severinsson	—	Locked
Judge Ingo Rinken	Locked	Locked

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