UPC_CFI_487/2023

Video decoding device, video decoding method, and program

InfringementMain Infringement ActionMunich LDInfringementCase ClosedSettled at: Pre-merits

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Plain-English summary

NEC Corporation filed an infringement action against TCL entities at the Munich Local Division regarding EP 2 645 714 (a video decoding patent), with Access Advance LLC as intervener. The parties reached a contractual settlement before the closure of the written procedure, and NEC withdrew the action in January 2025. The court confirmed the withdrawal, ordered 60% reimbursement of court fees to NEC (EUR 14,400), and recorded that each party bears its own costs.

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withdrawal of infringement action permissible when parties reach contractual agreement before closure of written procedure under R. 265.1 RoP 60% reimbursement of court fees on withdrawal before closure of written procedure under R. 370.9(b)(i) RoP cost agreement between parties taken into account under R. 265.2(c) RoP

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