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Overview · Filed: Apr 23, 2025

UPC_CFI_364/2025

FLOW CONTROL SYSTEM

InfringementCounter Claim for InfringementParis CDCounter claim for infringementCase ClosedSettled at: Pre-merits
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Plain-English summary

Belparts Group N.V.'s counterclaim for infringement of EP 3 812 870 (flow control system) against IMI Hydronic Engineering Deutschland GmbH was withdrawn following an out-of-court settlement, simultaneously with IMI's withdrawal of its revocation action (UPC_CFI_104/2025). The Paris Central Division declared the proceedings closed under R. 265.1 RoP; no costs decision was requested or issued.

Accepted arguments
What the court agreed with — by party.

  • Withdrawal of counterclaim for infringement by Belparts permissible where both parties consent following settlement

    ClaimantLegal basis: R. 265.1 RoP

    Note: Court permitted withdrawal as no final decision had been taken and neither party had a legitimate interest in a court ruling on the merits.

Rejected arguments
What the court did not agree with — and why.

No rejected arguments captured.

Key legal principles
Doctrines and rules cited in the reasoning.
withdrawal of action by consent under R. 265.1 RoPno legitimate interest in continuation following settlementproceedings closed without cost decision where not requested

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