UPC CFI 643/2024
Nov 4, 2024·EP4240194 Unitary patent · FASTENING DEVICE, HEAD-PROTECTIVE GEAR WITH SUCH A FASTENING DEVICE
- Case details
- StatusCase ClosedActionProvisional measuresCategoryProvisional measures
- Parties
- Claimants
- Cardo Systems, Ltd.Operating co.
Representatives- Tjibbe Douma-Bird & Bird LLP
- Giovanni Galimberti-Bird & Bird LLP
- Markus Herzog-Weickmann & Weickmann Patent- und Rechtsanwälte PartmbB
- Manuel Millahn-Weickmann & Weickmann Patent- und Rechtsanwälte PartmbB
- Emelia Zalewska-Bird & Bird LLP
- Anna Koster-Bird & Bird LLP
Respondents- Shenzhen Asmax Infinite Technology Co., Ltd.Operating co.
- Hong Kong Yiheng International Technology Co., LimitedOperating co.
- Division
- Milan LD
- Technology
- Other fieldsOther consumer goods
- Language
- English
- First decided
- Nov 5, 2024
| Preliminary injunction granted | Median days to first decision | |
|---|---|---|
| All UPC | 54% (38/70) | 124 |
| Milan LD | Locked | Locked |
| Judge Pierluigi Perrotti | Locked | Locked |
| Judge Samuel Granata | Locked | Locked |
| Judge Alima Zana | Locked | Locked |
At the UPC: Cardo Systems, Ltd. (6 cases)·Shenzhen Asmax Infinite Technology Co., Ltd. (2 cases)
This dispute contains 1 other proceedings
5 other defendants litigating the same or a related patent
UPC CFI 3257/2026·UPC CoA 111/2026·UPC CFI 1902/2025·UPC CFI 1382/2025·UPC CFI 766/2025
- 2024-11-05Application for provisional measuresPublic
Summary: Milan Local Division granted Cardo Systems' application for provisional measures (preliminary injunction and seizure) against Shenzhen Asmax Infinite Technology Co. and Hong Kong Yiheng International Technology Co. without hearing the respondents (ex parte). The court ordered: (1) service by bailiff at EICMA 2024 trade fair in Milan; (2) seizure and description of infringing products; (3) institution of merits proceedings within 31 days on pain of revocation. Costs to be settled in the merits proceedings.
Show the legal issues (4)
- Provisional measures without hearing the other party (R.206.3(a) RoP)
- Ex parte preliminary injunction
- Service of order at trade fair
- Obligation to institute merits proceedings (R.211 RoP)
| Document title | Date | Public |
|---|---|---|
| Outcome of the Order | 2025-06-09 | Not public |
| Closing Workflow | 2025-06-09 | Public |
| Outcome of the Order | 2025-06-07 | Not public |
| Closing Workflow | 2025-06-07 | Public |
| Outcome of the Order | 2025-06-07 | Not public |
| Closing Workflow | 2025-06-07 | Public |
| order bailiff report | 2024-11-26 | Public |
| bailiff report | 2024-11-26 | Not public |
| Template-Order | 2024-11-26 | Not public |
| Panel-Appointment | 2024-11-26 | Not public |
Cardo Systems Ltd. (Israel) sought and obtained an ex parte seizure order from the Milan Local Division against Shenzhen Asmax Infinite Technology and Hong Kong Yiheng International Technology, who were exhibiting alleged copies of Cardo's helmet communication fastening device (EP 4 240 194) at the EICMA 2024 trade fair in Milan. The court ordered immediate service by bailiff at the stand, seizure of infringing products and promotional materials, and required Cardo to post EUR 100,000 security; merits proceedings were required within 31 days.
Ex parte seizure and preliminary injunction at EICMA 2024 trade fair warranted given urgency and risk of irreparable harm
ClaimantLegal basis: Art. 62 UPCA; R. 206(3)(a) RoP; R. 211 RoPNote: Milan Local Division granted ex parte provisional measures because the trade fair created time-critical urgency making prior inter partes procedure impracticable.
Accused products (helmet communication systems) reproduce all features of claims 1 and dependent claims of EP 4 240 194
ClaimantLegal basis: Art. 62 UPCA; infringement of EP4240194Note: Court accepted prima facie infringement on the basis of the applicant's submissions and exhibits, sufficient for ex parte provisional measures.
No rejected arguments captured.
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