UPC CFI 802/2024
Dec 13, 2024·EP3691454 Unitary patent · METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SHAPING PIZZA DOUGH
- Case details
- StatusCase Closed (Patent infringed)ActionInfringementCategoryMain infringement action
- Parties
- Claimants
- Morello Forni Italia S.r.l.Operating co.
- Morello Forni di Morello Marco & C. S.A.S.Operating co.
Representatives- Lorenzo Battarino-Trevisan & Cuonzo
- Vittorio Cerulli Irelli-Trevisan & Cuonzo
- Pierluigi Carbonara
Respondents- Gastroteam Abbe ABOperating co.
- Marciuliano Attrezzature di Marciuliano SalvatoreOperating co.
- Division
- Milan LD
- Technology
- Mechanical engineeringOther special machines
- Language
- Italian
- First decided
- Nov 19, 2025
| Infringement found | Median days to first decision | |
|---|---|---|
| All UPC | 53% (62/117) | 124 |
| Milan LD | Locked | Locked |
| Judge Pierluigi Perrotti | Locked | Locked |
| Judge Alima Zana | Locked | Locked |
| Judge Samuel Granata | Locked | Locked |
At the UPC: Morello Forni Italia S.r.l. (2 cases)·Gastroteam Abbe AB (2 cases)
This dispute contains 1 other proceedings
- 2025-11-19Infringement ActionPublic
Summary: The Milan Local Division issued a default judgment against the defendants (Gastroteam Abbe AB and Marciuliano Attrezzature) for infringement of Morello Forni's patent rights, ordering an injunction and information disclosure regarding the 'Pizza Former' machine, as defendants failed to participate in proceedings.
Show the legal issues (4)
- Default judgment under R. 277 and R. 355 RoP
- Requirements for judgment in absentia
- Service without attachments under R. 271 RoP
- Non-contestation of facts under R. 171.2 RoP
| Document title | Date | Public |
|---|---|---|
| Receipt | 2026-06-08 | Not public |
| Cover sheet | 2026-06-08 | Not public |
| Document Claimant | 2026-06-08 | Not public |
| Document Claimant | 2026-06-08 | Not public |
| Document Claimant | 2026-06-08 | Not public |
| Order | 2026-06-05 | Not public |
| Order | 2026-06-05 | Not public |
| Receipt | 2026-04-02 | Not public |
| Cover sheet | 2026-04-02 | Not public |
| Application document Claimant | 2026-04-02 | Not public |
Morello Forni Italia S.r.l. and Morello Forni di Morello Marco & C. S.A.S. sued Gastroteam Abbe AB and Marciuliano Attrezzature for infringement of EP 3 691 454 B1 (a method and apparatus for shaping pizza dough) by the 'Pizza Former' machine. The Milan Local Division granted a default judgment with an injunction, information disclosure order, and provisional damages of EUR 46,000 (Gastroteam) and EUR 10,000 (Marciuliano), as both defendants failed to participate in the proceedings, and the stated facts were found to justify the relief sought.
Infringement established on the basis of uncontested facts under the non-contestation principle (default judgment)
ClaimantLegal basis: R. 171.2 RoP; R. 277 RoP; R. 355 RoP; Art. 37 UPCS; Art. 54 UPCANote: Milan Local Division accepted claimant's case in a default judgment, treating uncontested facts as proven because defendants failed to participate; the court verified three conditions: valid service, default in complying with a deadline, and that the stated facts justify the relief requested.
Service of statement of claim without attachments is valid provided the claimant's pleading gives the defendant full understanding to assert rights
ClaimantLegal basis: R. 271 RoP; EU Regulation 1784/2020; Headnote 2Note: Court held attachments have a probative function but are not integral to the introductory pleading; service of the statement of claim alone suffices for valid commencement.
No rejected arguments captured.
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