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- Case details
- StatusCase Closed (No infringement)ActionInfringementCategoryMain infringement action
- Parties
- Respondents
- Guccio Gucci S.p.A.Operating co.
- Marbella Pellami S.p.A.Operating co.
- G Commerce Europe S.p.A.Operating co.
- Gucci Logistica S.p.A.Operating co.
- GG Luxury Goods GmbHOperating co.
- Gucci France SASOperating co.
- GG FRANCE SERVICES SASOperating co.
- Gucci Belgium SAOperating co.
- Gucci Sweden ABOperating co.
Representatives- Benjamin Schröer-Hogan Lovells International LLP
- Division
- Hamburg LD
- Technology
- ChemistryBasic materials chemistry
- Mechanical engineeringTextile and paper machines
- Language
- English
- First decided
- Oct 4, 2023
- Last decision
- Apr 30, 2025
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 |
| Hamburg LD | Locked | Locked |
| Judge Sabine Klepsch | Locked | Locked |
| Judge Stefan Schilling | Locked | Locked |
| Judge Camille Lignières | Locked | Locked |
| Judge Laure Sarlin | Locked | Locked |
At the UPC: AGFA NV (12 cases)·Guccio Gucci S.p.A. (3 cases)
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Decisions
- 2025-04-30Infringement ActionPublic
Summary: The Hamburg Local Division dismissed AGFA NV's infringement action against Gucci entities finding that the accused leather goods did not infringe EP 3 170 670 (a patent concerning inkjet-decorated leather), specifically because the ivory-coloured base coat did not constitute a perfect achromatic colour as required by the patent claims; it also dismissed the defendants' counterclaim for revocation.
Show the legal issues (4)
- Claim interpretation (achromatic colour, base coat)
- Feature analysis of inkjet-decorated leather patent
- Counterclaim for revocation dismissed
- Late filed validity attack (R. 25 RoP)
- 2024-08-09Application RoP262APublic
Summary: Hamburg Local Division issued a confidentiality order under R.262A RoP protecting supply chain and trade secret information submitted by Gucci defendants in their Statement of Defence and Rejoinder. Access was restricted to named representatives of AGFA NV. The order replaced a preliminary order of 2 July.
Show the legal issues (3)
- Confidentiality order under R.262A RoP
- Trade secrets – supply chain information
- Access restrictions to confidential documents
- 2023-10-04Infringement ActionPublic
Summary: The Hamburg Local Division issued an order granting extension of deadlines for multiple defendants (Gucci entities) to file their defence, aligning deadlines and addressing the appointment of a common electronic service representative, in an infringement action involving Guccio Gucci S.p.A. and related entities.
Show the legal issues (3)
- Extension of deadlines (Rules 19.1, 23 RoP)
- Multiple defendants
- Electronic service
- —revocation counterclaim
Summary: I. The infringement action is dismissed. II. The counterclaim for revocation is dismissed. III. The Claimant shall bear 40% and the Defendants shall bear 60% of the costs of the proceedings.
Documents
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| Receipt | 2026-06-01 | Not public |
| Cover sheet | 2026-06-01 | Not public |
| Fee | 2026-06-01 | Not public |
| Proof of payment | 2026-06-01 | Not public |
| Application document Applicant | 2026-06-01 | Not public |
| Exhibit Applicant | 2026-06-01 | Not public |
| Exhibit Applicant | 2026-06-01 | Not public |
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| Exhibit Applicant | 2026-06-01 | Not public |
| Receipt | 2026-06-01 | Not public |
| Cover sheet | 2026-06-01 | Not public |
| Receipt | 2026-06-01 | Not public |
| Cover sheet | 2026-06-01 | Not public |
| Fee | 2026-06-01 | Not public |
| Application Respondent | 2026-06-01 | Not public |
| Application document Defendant | 2026-06-01 | Not public |
| Proof of payment | 2026-05-29 | Not public |
| Exhibit Respondent | 2026-05-29 | Not public |
| Exhibit Respondent | 2026-05-29 | Not public |
| Exhibit Respondent | 2026-05-29 | Not public |
| Exhibit Respondent | 2026-05-29 | Not public |
| Exhibit Respondent | 2026-05-29 | Not public |
| Exhibit Respondent | 2026-05-29 | Not public |
| Exhibit Respondent | 2026-05-29 | Not public |
| Communication | 2026-03-23 | Not public |
| Order | 2025-11-21 | Not public |
| Order | 2025-11-21 | Not public |
| Cover sheet | 2025-11-21 | Not public |
| Application document Claimant | 2025-11-21 | Not public |
| Receipt | 2025-11-21 | Not public |
| Cover sheet | 2025-11-19 | Not public |
| Application document Claimant | 2025-11-19 | Not public |
| Receipt | 2025-11-19 | Not public |
| Outcome of the Order | 2025-07-02 | Not public |
| Outcome of the Order | 2025-07-02 | Not public |
| Rectification | 2025-07-02 | Public |
| Rectification | 2025-07-02 | Public |
| Receipt | 2025-06-17 | Not public |
| 20250616 Reply to Gucci's R353 Rectification Application (signed) | 2025-06-17 | Not public |
| Gucci_EP490_Comments | 2025-06-11 | Not public |
| Gucci_EP490_Comments | 2025-06-11 | Not public |
| Gucci_EP490_Comments | 2025-06-11 | Not public |
| Gucci_EP490_Comments | 2025-06-11 | Not public |
| Gucci_EP490_Comments | 2025-06-11 | Not public |
| Gucci_EP490_Comments | 2025-06-11 | Not public |
| Gucci_EP490_Comments | 2025-06-11 | Not public |
| Gucci_EP490_Comments | 2025-06-11 | Not public |
| Gucci_EP490_Comments | 2025-06-11 | Not public |
| Hear parties | 2025-06-02 | Not public |
| Hear parties | 2025-06-02 | Not public |
| Receipt | 2025-06-02 | Not public |
| 20250530 R353 Rectification Application Agfa_signed | 2025-05-30 | Not public |
| Outcome of the Order | 2025-05-30 | Not public |
| Outcome of the Order | 2025-05-30 | Not public |
| Time limits | 2025-05-30 | Public |
| Time limits | 2025-05-30 | Public |
| Receipt | 2025-05-30 | Not public |
| 2025-05-30_EP490_Gucci_Rectification_Application_UPC_CFI_278-2023 | 2025-05-30 | Not public |
| Receipt | 2025-05-28 | Not public |
| 20250528 R9 Extension Application (cost proceedings)_signed | 2025-05-28 | Not public |
| Receipt | 2025-05-28 | Not public |
| 2025-05-27_EP490_Gucci_Request_for_Deadline_Extension_UPC_CFI_278-2023_signed | 2025-05-27 | Not public |
| Headnote-and-Keyword-Translated | 2025-05-02 | Not public |
| redacted version | 2025-05-02 | Not public |
| Headnote-and-Keywords | 2025-04-30 | Not public |
| DecisionOutcome | 2025-04-30 | Not public |
| Decision | 2025-04-30 | Not public |
| Decision | 2025-04-30 | Public |
| Announcement date | 2025-04-28 | Public |
| Recording | 2025-02-14 | Not public |
| Recording | 2025-02-14 | Not public |
| Receipt | 2025-02-11 | Not public |
| 20250211 - Objection to Gucci's 7 February submission | 2025-02-11 | Not public |
| Receipt | 2025-02-10 | Not public |
| EP490_HLAR50a | 2025-02-07 | Not public |
| EP490_HLAR47a | 2025-02-07 | Not public |
| EP490_Gucci_R9brief | 2025-02-07 | Not public |
| Receipt | 2025-02-05 | Not public |
| 20250204 - Agfa v Gucci - R9 Objection to further late-filed evidence (signed) | 2025-02-04 | Not public |
| Exhibit VB52 | 2025-02-04 | Not public |
| Interim-Procedure-Closure | 2025-01-29 | Not public |
| Summon-Oral-Hearing | 2025-01-29 | Not public |
| Summon oral hearing | 2025-01-29 | Public |
| Hearing-Dates | 2025-01-29 | Not public |
| Close workflow | 2025-01-29 | Public |
| Outcome of the Order | 2025-01-28 | Not public |
| Exhibits | 2025-01-28 | Public |
| Exhibit VB51 | 2025-01-24 | Not public |
| Appendix 3 to Exhibit VB51 | 2025-01-24 | Not public |
| Appendix 4 to Exhibit VB51 | 2025-01-24 | Not public |
| 20250124 - Agfa v Gucci - Written comments pursuant to Rule 264 RoP (signed) | 2025-01-24 | Not public |
| Appendix 2 to Exhibit VB51 | 2025-01-24 | Not public |
| Appendix 1 to Exhibit VB51 | 2025-01-24 | Not public |
| 2025-01-24_EP490_Gucci_R264 submission | 2025-01-24 | Not public |
| 2025-01-24_EP490_Gucci_R264 submission | 2025-01-24 | Not public |
| 2025-01-24_EP490_Gucci_R264 submission | 2025-01-24 | Not public |
| 2025-01-24_EP490_Gucci_R264 submission | 2025-01-24 | Not public |
| 2025-01-24_EP490_Gucci_R264 submission | 2025-01-24 | Not public |
| 2025-01-24_EP490_Gucci_R264 submission | 2025-01-24 | Not public |
| 2025-01-24_EP490_Gucci_R264 submission | 2025-01-24 | Not public |
| 2025-01-24_EP490_Gucci_R264 submission | 2025-01-24 | Not public |
| 2025-01-24_EP490_Gucci_R264 submission | 2025-01-24 | Not public |
| HLAR49 | 2025-01-24 | Not public |
| HL88 | 2025-01-24 | Not public |
| HLAR50 | 2025-01-24 | Not public |
| HLAR51 | 2025-01-24 | Not public |
| Receipt_physicalExhibit | 2025-01-23 | Not public |
| Eingangsbestätigung | 2025-01-23 | Not public |
| Receipt | 2025-01-23 | Not public |
| 2025-01-21_EP490_Gucci_Submission_physical_exhibits_ACT_561734-23_UPC_CFI_278-23_EN _ signed | 2025-01-21 | Not public |
| 2025-01-21_EP490_Gucci_List_of_physical_exhibits_ACT_561734-23_UPC_CFI_278-23_EN | 2025-01-21 | Not public |
| Summary of IC | 2024-12-20 | Not public |
| Written-Procedure-Closure | 2024-12-19 | Not public |
| Receipt | 2024-12-16 | Not public |
| 20241213 - Agfa v Gucci - R9 objection to late-filed evidence and statements | 2024-12-13 | Not public |
| Summon interim conference | 2024-12-05 | Not public |
| Hearing-Dates | 2024-09-09 | Not public |
| Oral Hearing | 2024-09-09 | Public |
| Hearing-Dates | 2024-09-09 | Not public |
| Rule 37 Order | 2024-09-04 | Public |
| Headnote-and-Keywords | 2024-08-21 | Not public |
| Outcome of the Order | 2024-08-09 | Not public |
| Confidentiality order | 2024-08-09 | Public |
| Confidentiality order | 2024-08-09 | Public |
| 2024-07-29_EP490_Gucci_Reply_Statement_R.262a_UPC_ACT_561734-24_App_39127-24_EN | 2024-07-29 | Not public |
| 2024-07-29_EP490_Gucci_Reply_Statement_R.262a_UPC_ACT_561734-24_App_39127-24_EN | 2024-07-29 | Not public |
| 2024-07-29_EP490_Gucci_Reply_Statement_R.262a_UPC_ACT_561734-24_App_39127-24_EN | 2024-07-29 | Not public |
| 2024-07-29_EP490_Gucci_Reply_Statement_R.262a_UPC_ACT_561734-24_App_39127-24_EN | 2024-07-29 | Not public |
| 2024-07-29_EP490_Gucci_Reply_Statement_R.262a_UPC_ACT_561734-24_App_39127-24_EN | 2024-07-29 | Not public |
| 2024-07-29_EP490_Gucci_Reply_Statement_R.262a_UPC_ACT_561734-24_App_39127-24_EN | 2024-07-29 | Not public |
| 2024-07-29_EP490_Gucci_Reply_Statement_R.262a_UPC_ACT_561734-24_App_39127-24_EN | 2024-07-29 | Not public |
| 2024-07-29_EP490_Gucci_Reply_Statement_R.262a_UPC_ACT_561734-24_App_39127-24_EN | 2024-07-29 | Not public |
| 2024-07-29_EP490_Gucci_Reply_Statement_R.262a_UPC_ACT_561734-24_App_39127-24_EN | 2024-07-29 | Not public |
| Outcome of the Order | 2024-07-26 | Not public |
| Extension time limits | 2024-07-26 | Public |
| Receipt | 2024-07-26 | Not public |
| 20240725 - Agfa v Gucci - R9 Extension Application_signed | 2024-07-25 | Not public |
| Comments pursuant to RoP264 | 2024-07-22 | Not public |
| Outcome of the Order | 2024-07-11 | Not public |
| extension deadline | 2024-07-11 | Public |
| Receipt | 2024-07-11 | Not public |
| R9 Extension Application for Comments on R262A Application | 2024-07-11 | Not public |
| Outcome of the Order | 2024-07-02 | Not public |
| closing workflow | 2024-07-02 | Public |
| Outcome of the Order | 2024-07-02 | Not public |
| closing workflow | 2024-07-02 | Public |
| Outcome of the Order | 2024-07-02 | Not public |
| closing workflow | 2024-07-02 | Public |
| Outcome of the Order | 2024-07-02 | Not public |
| closing workflow | 2024-07-02 | Public |
| Outcome of the Order | 2024-07-02 | Not public |
| closing workflow | 2024-07-02 | Public |
| Outcome of the Order | 2024-07-02 | Not public |
| closing workflow | 2024-07-02 | Public |
| Outcome of the Order | 2024-07-02 | Not public |
| closing workflow | 2024-07-02 | Public |
| Outcome of the Order | 2024-07-02 | Not public |
| closing workflow | 2024-07-02 | Public |
| Outcome of the Order | 2024-07-02 | Not public |
| closing workflow | 2024-07-02 | Public |
| Application R 262A | 2024-07-02 | Not public |
| Application R262 Defendant | 2024-07-02 | Not public |
| Receipt | 2024-07-01 | Not public |
| 2024-06-28_EP490_Gucci_Application_Confidentiality_UPC_ACT_561734-23_EN_signed | 2024-07-01 | Not public |
| 2024-06-28_EP490_Gucci_Application_Protective_Order_UPC_ACT_561734-23_EN_signed | 2024-07-01 | Not public |
| Outcome of the Order | 2024-07-01 | Not public |
| deadline extension | 2024-07-01 | Public |
| Receipt | 2024-07-01 | Not public |
| Receipt | 2024-07-01 | Not public |
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| Receipt | 2024-07-01 | Not public |
| Receipt | 2024-07-01 | Not public |
| Receipt | 2024-07-01 | Not public |
| Gucci v AGFA - Application for Extension of Deadlines of Rejoinder due to technical malfunction of CMS 4138-1877-3585 v. | 2024-06-28 | Not public |
| 2024-06-28_EP490_Gucci_Application_Protective_Order_UPC_ACT_561734-23_EN - signed | 2024-06-28 | Not public |
| 2024-06-28_EP490_Gucci_Application_Confidentiality_UPC_ACT_561734-23_EN - signed | 2024-06-28 | Not public |
| 2024-06-28_EP490_Gucci_Application_Protective_Order_UPC_ACT_561734-23_EN - signed | 2024-06-28 | Not public |
| 2024-06-28_EP490_Gucci_Application_Confidentiality_UPC_ACT_561734-23_EN - signed | 2024-06-28 | Not public |
| 2024-06-28_EP490_Gucci_Application_Protective_Order_UPC_ACT_561734-23_EN - signed | 2024-06-28 | Not public |
| 2024-06-28_EP490_Gucci_Application_Confidentiality_UPC_ACT_561734-23_EN - signed | 2024-06-28 | Not public |
| 2024-06-28_EP490_Gucci_Application_Confidentiality_UPC_ACT_561734-23_EN - signed | 2024-06-28 | Not public |
| 2024-06-28_EP490_Gucci_Application_Protective_Order_UPC_ACT_561734-23_EN - signed | 2024-06-28 | Not public |
| 2024-06-28_EP490_Gucci_Application_Confidentiality_UPC_ACT_561734-23_EN - signed | 2024-06-28 | Not public |
| 2024-06-28_EP490_Gucci_Application_Protective_Order_UPC_ACT_561734-23_EN - signed | 2024-06-28 | Not public |
| 2024-06-28_EP490_Gucci_Application_Protective_Order_UPC_ACT_561734-23_EN - signed | 2024-06-28 | Not public |
| 2024-06-28_EP490_Gucci_Application_Confidentiality_UPC_ACT_561734-23_EN - signed | 2024-06-28 | Not public |
| 2024-06-28_EP490_Gucci_Application_Protective_Order_UPC_ACT_561734-23_EN - signed | 2024-06-28 | Not public |
| 2024-06-28_EP490_Gucci_Application_Confidentiality_UPC_ACT_561734-23_EN - signed | 2024-06-28 | Not public |
| 2024-06-28_EP490_Gucci_Application_Confidentiality_UPC_ACT_561734-23_EN - signed | 2024-06-28 | Not public |
| 2024-06-28_EP490_Gucci_Application_Protective_Order_UPC_ACT_561734-23_EN - signed | 2024-06-28 | Not public |
| 2024-06-28_EP490_Gucci_Application_Protective_Order_UPC_ACT_561734-23_EN - signed | 2024-06-28 | Not public |
| 2024-06-28_EP490_Gucci_Application_Confidentiality_UPC_ACT_561734-23_EN - signed | 2024-06-28 | Not public |
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| Acknowledgement-of-lodging | 2024-06-28 | Not public |
| 2024-06-28_EP490_Gucci_Rejoinder_Reply_SoD_UPC_ACT_561734-23_EN_CONFIDENTIAL_greyed_signed | 2024-06-28 | Not public |
| 2024-06-28_EP490_Gucci_Rejoinder_Reply_SoD_UPC_ACT_561734-23_EN_CONFIDENTIAL_greyed_signed | 2024-06-28 | Not public |
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| 2024-06-28_EP490_Gucci_Rejoinder_Reply_SoD_UPC_ACT_561734-23_EN_CONFIDENTIAL_greyed_signed | 2024-06-28 | Not public |
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| 2024-06-28_EP490_Gucci_Rejoinder_Reply_SoD_UPC_ACT_561734-23_EN_CONFIDENTIAL_greyed_signed | 2024-06-28 | Not public |
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| Gucci v AGFA - Application for Extension of Deadlines of Rejoinder et al - signed | 2024-05-23 | Not public |
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Coverage: Partial.Reasoning extracted with partial coverage — some sections may be incomplete.
Plain-English summary
AGFA NV sued Gucci entities for infringement of its inkjet-decorated leather patent EP 3 170 670, asserting that ivory-coloured base coats on Gucci leather goods met the 'perfect achromatic colour' requirement of claim 1. The Hamburg Local Division dismissed the infringement action, finding that ivory is not a perfect achromatic colour, so the key claim feature was not satisfied. Both the infringement action and Gucci's invalidity counterclaim were dismissed, with costs split 40% (AGFA) / 60% (Gucci) reflecting each side's partial failure.
Accepted arguments
What the court agreed with — by party.
Ivory-coloured base coat does not constitute a 'perfect achromatic colour' as required by claim 1 of the patent
RespondentLegal basis: Art. 69 EPCNote: The Hamburg Local Division found that the ivory base coat on Gucci's leather goods is not a perfect achromatic colour (black, white, or grey), defeating infringement of claim feature 1.1.1.
Patent's 'own lexicon' interpretation principle is limited to description parts related to the specific feature in question
RespondentLegal basis: Art. 69 EPCNote: The court held that a patent may serve as its own lexicon only for description parts directly relating to the feature at issue; description specifications inconsistent with the granted claims cannot support a broad claim interpretation.
Counterclaimant cannot introduce new invalidity grounds or new novelty-destroying documents for the first time at the oral hearing
ClaimantLegal basis: Rule 25 RoPNote: The court confirmed that new invalidity documents cannot be introduced at oral hearing stage for the first time, preserving procedural fairness.
Rejected arguments
What the court did not agree with — and why.
Gucci's leather goods (Pikarar Padlock Bag and Loafers) infringe claim 1 and claim 10 of AGFA's patent
ClaimantLegal basis: Art. 69 EPCReason: The ivory-coloured base coat does not satisfy claim feature 1.1.1 (perfect achromatic colour), and without this feature neither claim 1 nor dependent claim 10 is infringed; accordingly the Gillette/private prior use defence was also not reached.
Counterclaim for revocation of the patent should succeed
RespondentLegal basis: Art. 65 UPCAReason: The court dismissed the invalidity counterclaim; excerpts do not detail the specific grounds rejected but the counterclaim was unsuccessful.
Key legal principles
Doctrines and rules cited in the reasoning.
patent as own lexicon limited to relevant description partsdescription inconsistent with claims cannot broaden claim interpretationlate-filed invalidity grounds inadmissible at oral hearing stagefeature-by-feature infringement analysisGillette / private prior use defence as auxiliary (not reached)
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Claim construction notes
The central claim construction issue was the meaning of 'achromatic colour' in EP 3 170 670 (inkjet-decorated leather). The court interpreted 'perfect achromatic colour' as requiring true black, white, or grey, not ivory. It rejected AGFA's attempt to use description passages inconsistent with the granted claims to broaden this term, applying the principle that the patent's own-lexicon role is limited to description parts directly relating to the feature at issue.