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UPC CoA 50/2026

Apr 7, 2026·EP4144599: ADAPTER FOR A WIPING SYSTEM

Case details
Status
Case Closed
Action
Appeal
Category
Main Appeal
Parties
Respondents
Reps: Lionel Martin (August Debouzy)
Division
Court of Appeal
Judges
Technology
Automotive
Language
French
First decided
May 15, 2026
Last decision
Jun 22, 2026
Decisions
  • 2026-06-22
    Appeal decisionAppeal RoP220.2

    The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal brought by the Bosch entities against the Paris Local Division order of 23 March 2026. The Court confirmed that the Paris Local Division had jurisdiction under Article 33(1)(b) UPCA, finding that a commercial link existed between the Bosch defendants and that the action concerned the same alleged infringement.

    Legal issues:Preliminary objection to jurisdiction of the Paris Local DivisionCommercial link requirement under Article 33(1)(b) UPCASame alleged infringement requirement under Article 33(1)(b) UPCAJurisdiction over multiple defendants belonging to the same corporate group
  • 2026-05-15
    Appeal decisionAppeal RoP220.2

    The Court of Appeal ordered that oral arguments at the hearing on 26 May 2026 shall be conducted in English, granting the appellants' primary request. This procedural order does not affect the language of proceedings (French) in the appeal, and no substantive patent issues were decided.

    Legal issues:Language of hearing (R.109.4 RoP)Request to conduct oral arguments in English while maintaining French as the language of proceedings
Documents
Document titleDatePublic
action.phaseChange.caseClose2026-06-22Not public
action.issueDecision.decision2026-06-22Not public
Final Order2026-06-22Public
action.phaseChange.oralPhaseClose2026-06-01Not public
Hearing recording reference document2026-06-01Not public
action.communication.general2026-05-20Not public
action.issueOrder.order2026-05-15Not public
Order2026-05-15Public
Receipt2026-05-13Not public
Cover sheet2026-05-13Not public
Document2026-05-13Not public
action.issueOrder.order2026-05-12Not public
Order2026-05-12Public
action.phaseChange.oralPhaseOpen2026-05-11Not public
action.phaseChange.writtenPhaseClose2026-05-11Not public
action.summons.oralHearing2026-05-11Not public
Receipt2026-05-08Not public
Cover sheet2026-05-08Not public
Other document Appellant2026-05-08Not public
action.issueOrder.order2026-04-30Not public
Order2026-04-30Public
Receipt2026-04-29Not public
Cover sheet2026-04-29Not public
Other document Appellant2026-04-29Not public
Receipt2026-04-24Not public
Cover sheet2026-04-24Not public
Further pleadings2026-04-24Not public
Statement of defence2026-04-24Not public
action.issueOrder.order2026-04-24Not public
Order2026-04-24Public
Formal Deficiency found2026-04-24Not public
Receipt2026-04-23Not public
Cover sheet2026-04-23Not public
Statement of Response2026-04-23Not public
Exhibit Respondent2026-04-23Not public
Exhibit Respondent2026-04-23Not public
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Exhibit Respondent2026-04-23Not public
Exhibit Respondent2026-04-23Not public
Exhibit Respondent2026-04-23Not public
action.publishOrderDecision.case2026-04-08Not public
Receipt2026-04-07Not public
Cover sheet2026-04-07Not public
Fee2026-04-07Not public
Proof of payment2026-04-07Not public
Statement of the Grounds of Appeal2026-04-07Not public
Statement of Appeal2026-04-07Not public
Exhibit Appellant2026-04-07Not public
Exhibit Appellant2026-04-07Not public
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Exhibit Appellant2026-04-07Not public
Accepted arguments
What the court agreed with — by party.

  • A commercial link within the meaning of Article 33(1)(b) UPCA exists between the Bosch defendants, as each defendant's activities relate to the allegedly infringing product or product range, whether through R&D, manufacturing, sales, or distribution

    ClaimantLegal basis: Article 33(1)(b) UPCA

  • The action concerns the same alleged infringement, as the accused products are substantially the same based on photographic evidence showing the same structure and apparently identical dimensions

    ClaimantLegal basis: Article 33(1)(b) UPCA
Rejected arguments
What the court did not agree with — and why.

  • Preliminary objection challenging the jurisdiction of the Paris Local Division over all Bosch defendants

    RespondentLegal basis: Article 33(1)(b) UPCA

  • Request for dismissal of the infringement action

    RespondentLegal basis: Article 33(1)(b) UPCA