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DateCaseDivisionActionMotionOutcomeSummary
UPC_CFI_59/2025Costs onlyThe Munich Local Division ruled that the anti-anti-suit injunction application by Dolby International against Roku became moot after Roku voluntarily withdrew its US proceedings, declaring the application for provisional measures groundless and the earlier interim order void, with costs awarded against Roku.
2026-03-03UPC_CFI_43/2025The Hague LDInfringement ActionInfringement meritsRevokedThe Hague Local Division revoked Advanced Brain Monitoring's EP 2 437 696 B2 (position therapy device for sleep disorders) as lacking inventive step over JP748 prior art. The counterclaim for revocation by Philips succeeded and the infringement action was dismissed.
2026-02-25UPC_CFI_619/2025The Hague LDInfringement ActionProceduralProcedural onlyThe Hague Local Division addressed GSK's R.263 application to amend its claim and Moderna's R.9 application to dismiss late-filed submissions in a parallel mRNA vaccine infringement action.
2026-02-25UPC_CFI_620/2025The Hague LDInfringement ActionProceduralProcedural onlyThe Hague Local Division issued a procedural order under Rule 9 RoP in GSK's infringement action against Pfizer/BioNTech entities concerning vaccine-related patents, addressing admissibility of submissions in GSK's Reply.
2026-02-18UPC_CFI_616/2025The Hague LDInfringement ActionProceduralProcedural onlyThe Hague Local Division ruled on GSK's application to amend its claim under Rule 263 RoP and Moderna's application to dismiss late-filed submissions under Rule 9 RoP in patent infringement proceedings relating to mRNA vaccine technology.
2026-02-05UPC_CFI_666/2024The Hague LDApplication Rop 265ProceduralSettledThe Hague Local Division declared the proceedings closed in both the infringement claim (Adeia v. Walt Disney) and the counterclaim for revocation, following the parties' mutual withdrawal of their actions under R.265.1 RoP after reaching a settlement. The court reimbursed 40% of the court fees paid, corresponding to the stage of proceedings at time of withdrawal (after interim procedure but before oral procedure). The settlement terms were not disclosed.
2026-01-16UPC_CFI_1048/2025The Hague LDInfringement ActionInfringement meritsSettledThe Hague Local Division allowed BTL Medizintechnik GmbH's withdrawal of its infringement action against Lexter Microelectronic Engineering Systems S.L. following a settlement. The proceedings were declared closed with no cost decision required.
2025-12-10UPC_CFI_251/2025The Hague LDInfringement ActionProceduralProcedural onlyThe Hague Local Division issued a case management order addressing Maxell's 44 conditional auxiliary requests in infringement proceedings against Samsung concerning EP 2 061 230, requesting clarification on the reasonable number of auxiliary requests per R. 30.1(c) RoP.
2025-12-09UPC_CFI_499/2024The Hague LDInfringement ActionProceduralProcedural onlyThe Hague Local Division issued a procedural order addressing the defendant's attempt to set aside the default judgment, ruling that the defendant had been sufficiently warned of the default consequence and that the prior R. 275 and R. 320 orders preclude a fresh challenge under R. 356 RoP.
2025-11-28UPC_CFI_619/2025The Hague LDInfringement ActionProceduralProcedural onlyThe Hague Local Division issued a procedural order under R. 302 RoP addressing a procedural step in proceedings before the court.
2025-11-18UPC_CFI_804/2025Munich LDInfringement ActionProceduralProcedural onlyOrder of the President of the Court of First Instance granting TP-Link's application under R.323 RoP to change the language of proceedings from German to English. The court held that only one of the seven defendants is based in Germany, that the relevant technology field predominantly uses English, and that the need for internal coordination and technical support among defendants justified the change on grounds of fairness under Art.49(5) UPCA.
2025-11-18UPC_CFI_187/2024The Hague LDInfringement ActionInfringement meritsNot infringedThe Hague Local Division decided in proceedings on infringement and counterclaim for revocation concerning Advanced Cell Diagnostics' RNAscope technology patents (EP 1 910 572 and EP 2 500 439) against Molecular Instruments; the decision addressed novelty, inventive step, and infringement of in situ hybridisation method claims.
2025-11-13UPC_CFI_321/2025The Hague LDInfringement ActionInfringement meritsWithdrawnThe Hague Local Division recorded the withdrawal of AdvanSix Resins & Chemicals LLC's infringement action against Troy Chemical and Azelis entities concerning EP 3 286 270, with 60% of court fees reimbursed (€96,600) and certain documents declared confidential pursuant to R. 262.2 RoP.
2025-11-13UPC_CFI_321/2025The Hague LDInfringement ActionInfringement meritsWithdrawnDuplicate of the Hague Local Division decision recording AdvanSix's withdrawal of the infringement action against Troy Chemical and Azelis entities (EP 3 286 270), with 60% court fee reimbursement and confidentiality order.
2025-11-06UPC_CFI_1443/2025Hamburg LDApplication for provisional measuresPreliminary injunctionPI grantedHamburg Local Division granted ex parte provisional measures (preliminary injunction) against Fileder Filter Systems Sp. z o.o. (Poland) for infringement of Brita SE's EP 2 131 940 B1 (water filter device with locking shaft). The injunction covers Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Germany, Finland, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Romania, Sweden and Slovenia. Security of EUR 50,000 and provisional cost reimbursement of EUR 34,700 ordered.
2025-11-03UPC_CFI_666/2024The Hague LDInfringement ActionProceduralProcedural onlyThe Hague Local Division issued a post-interim-conference order in Adeia Guides v. Walt Disney entities (EP 1 969 839, electronic programme guide patent), setting out decisions on scheduling and procedural steps following the interim conference.
2025-10-22UPC_CFI_587/2025The Hague LDApplication for provisional measuresPreliminary injunctionPI deniedThe Hague Local Division dismissed Abbott Diabetes Care's application for provisional measures against Sinocare and A.Menarini Diagnostics concerning EP 3 988 471, finding that the GlucoMen iCan device does not infringe claim 1 because event data icons are displayed in a separate panel rather than within the timeline graph.
2025-10-21UPC_CFI_499/2024The Hague LDInfringement ActionInfringement meritsInfringedThe Hague Local Division issued a default judgment against the absent defendant finding infringement of Amycel's mushroom strain patent EP 1 993 350 (brown Agaricus bisporus), confirming the preliminary injunction, granting a permanent injunction, information orders, and an interim award of damages of EUR 50,000.
2025-10-17UPC_CFI_624/2025The Hague LDApplication for provisional measuresPreliminary injunctionPI grantedThe Hague Local Division granted Abbott Diabetes Care a preliminary injunction against Sinocare and A.Menarini Diagnostics regarding infringement of continuous glucose monitoring patent EP 4 344 633 (FreeStyle Libre technology), including information orders and delivery-up of infringing GlucoMen iCan products.
2025-10-10UPC_CFI_448/2024Munich LDCounterclaim for revocationRevocation meritsPartially revokedThe Munich Local Division issued the same decision (same panel) as UPC_CFI_114/2024 for the associated counterclaim proceedings, finding infringement action dismissed and patent EP 3 215 288 partially revoked.
2025-10-10UPC_CFI_386/2024The Hague LDInfringement ActionInfringement meritsInfringedThe Hague Local Division found HL Display's European Patent EP 2 432 351 B1 (shelf divider system) valid and infringed (including indirect infringement) by Black Sheep Retail Products. The Court granted an injunction, ordered BSRP to cease infringing activities across all territories where the patent is in force. A counterclaim for declaration of non-infringement regarding a revised product was declared inadmissible. Long-arm jurisdiction was established for sales outside the Netherlands.
2025-10-10UPC_CFI_114/2024Munich LDInfringement ActionInfringement meritsPartially revokedThe Munich Local Division dismissed Heraeus Electronics' infringement action against Vibrantz GmbH concerning EP 3 215 288 (metal sintering preparation) and partially allowed the counterclaim for revocation, with the patent maintained in amended form for certain claims; costs split 60% claimant / 40% defendant.
2025-09-17UPC_CFI_479/2025The Hague LDApplication for provisional measuresPreliminary injunctionPI grantedThe Hague Local Division granted provisional measures (preliminary injunction) against Defendants 2-5 (IBBH, BEGA Consult, BEGA BBK, NEG Novex) for infringement of EP 3 522 755 B1 (washing machine cabinet). The claim against Defendant 1 (Wasombouw) was settled. Injunctions ordered against specific infringing products (Laundreezy and Respekta Clara cabinets), with costs of EUR 56,000 plus court fees awarded against the defendants jointly.
2025-08-29ACT_19943/2025The Hague LDApplication for provisional measuresPreliminary injunctionPI deniedThe Hague Local Division dismissed Cilag GmbH International's and Ethicon LLC's application for provisional measures (preliminary injunction) against RiVOLUTiON GmbH for alleged infringement of EP 3 689 262 (a staple cartridge patent for surgical staplers). The court found that the urgency requirement for provisional measures was not satisfied: Cilag had known or should have known by November 2024 (following a Bariatric Study result) of the potential infringement and related market risks, and had not filed the application promptly. The fact that a Sana group tender outcome became clearer later did not revive urgency as it was foreseeable. Cilag was ordered to pay EUR 80,000 as an interim costs award to RiVOLUTiON. Ancillary applications were also dismissed.
2025-08-21UPC_CFI_386/2024The Hague LDGeneric applicationProceduralProcedural onlyThe Hague Local Division dismissed Black Sheep Retail Products B.V.'s application to submit two physical objects (its old product and a new product) as exhibits in support of its rejoinder in infringement proceedings brought by HL Display AB concerning EP 2 432 351. The court found no explanation had been provided for why the objects could not have been filed earlier, notably with the Statement of Defence.
2025-08-15ACT_39810/2024The Hague LDInfringement ActionProceduralProcedural onlyThe Hague Local Division issued a procedural order under Rule 105.5 RoP following an interim conference, addressing scheduling, use of visual aids, and appointment of a technical judge for the oral hearing in an infringement action regarding EP 2 432 351.
2025-08-13ACT_36388/2024The Hague LDInfringement ActionInfringement meritsPartially revokedThe Hague Local Division dismissed Winnow Solutions' infringement claims (EP 3 198 245, food waste monitoring system) and partially revoked the patent as granted, maintaining it only in the form of Conditional Request 3 (an amended version). The patent was found not infringed by Orbisk B.V. in the form maintained by the court. Winnow was ordered to pay 85% of Orbisk's costs (EUR 112,000 legal costs, EUR 15,000 court fee, EUR 5,500 expert costs = EUR 112,625 total). Orbisk's R.190 document production application was dismissed.
2025-05-23UPC_CFI_191/2025The Hague LDPreliminary objectionProcedural onlyProcedural order from The Hague Local Division dated 23 May 2025 ruling on a preliminary objection raised by Moderna defendants. The court dismissed Moderna's jurisdictional objections concerning Moderna Spain, Moderna Poland, and Moderna Norway, finding that the UPC has international jurisdiction under Art. 8(1) Brussels I Recast (commercial relationship within the same group) and that the LD The Hague has local competence under Art. 33(1)(b) UPCA because Moderna Netherlands B.V. is domiciled in the Netherlands. An opt-out validity issue was also addressed. The decision allows the infringement proceedings to proceed on the merits.
2025-05-19UPC_CFI_58/2025Munich LDApplication for provisional measuresProceduralCosts onlyParallel Munich Local Division order to UPC_CFI_59/2025 in a related Dolby v Roku anti-anti-suit injunction application, also declaring the application moot after Roku's voluntary withdrawal, with costs awarded against Roku.
2025-05-19UPC_CFI_59/2025Munich LDApplication for provisional measuresPreliminary injunctionPI deniedThe Munich Local Division found the application for provisional measures by Sun Patent Trust (anti-anti-suit injunction / anti-anti-enforcement injunction against Roku) moot because Roku had already issued a cease-and-desist undertaking after the prior interim order of 28 January 2025; the application was rejected but costs were borne by Roku since it had given cause for the proceedings.
2025-04-10ACT_6665/2024Dusseldorf LDInfringement ActionInfringement meritsInfringedFinal decision on the merits from the Düsseldorf Local Division (UPC_CFI_50/2024) delivered on 10 April 2025. The Court found that Knaus Tabbert AG infringed EP 3 356 109 B1 (product-by-process claims relating to a structural component) and granted an injunction, recall from distribution channels, definitive removal, and destruction of infringing products. The revocation counterclaim was dismissed. Provisional damages of EUR 100,000 were awarded, with further damages to be determined. The revocation counterclaim and third-party counterclaim were dismissed. Costs were apportioned 75% to Knaus Tabbert and 12.5% each to the claimants.
2025-04-01UPC_CFI_499/2024The Hague LDInfringement ActionProceduralProcedural onlyThe Hague Local Division rejected the defendant's application for re-establishment of rights under R. 320 RoP after missing the deadline for filing a statement of defence, finding the representative had not exercised due care given the specific circumstances of the case.
2025-02-06UPC_CFI_210/2023Mannheim LDGeneric OrderProceduralInfringedProcedural order publishing the redacted version of the substantive decision of 22 November 2024 in the infringement action (with FRAND counterclaim and invalidity counterclaim) between Panasonic Holdings Corporation and OPPO/OROPE Germany GmbH. The underlying decision (issued 22 November 2024): patent EP 2 568 724 infringed; injunction, recall, disclosure and provisional damages of EUR 250,000 ordered; invalidity counterclaim and FRAND counterclaim dismissed; defendants to bear costs; value in dispute set at over EUR 50 million.
2025-02-06UPC_CFI_210/2023Mannheim LDCounterclaim for revocationRevocation meritsInfringedThe Mannheim Local Division (Judge-rapporteur Prof. Dr. Tochtermann) published the redacted version of its decision of 22 November 2024 concerning EP 2 568 724 (SEP/FRAND). The decision found infringement by OPPO and OROPE and ordered: (I) a pan-European cease and desist; (II)–(IV) recall and destruction; (V) damages liability from 17 December 2014 (for the predecessor's rights) and from 29 July 2016 (for Panasonic); (VI) EUR 250,000 preliminary damages; (VII) residual infringement claims dismissed. The counterclaim for revocation (B) was dismissed. The FRAND counterclaim (C) was dismissed. Defendants bear the costs of the proceedings.
2025-02-04UPC_CFI_218/2023Mannheim LDApplication Rop 265SettledThe Mannheim Local Division issued a procedural order confirming that Panasonic Holdings Corporation (claimant) and the Xiaomi entities and related defendants had reached a settlement, resulting in the mutual withdrawal of both the infringement action and the defendants' joint counterclaim for revocation concerning EP 3 069 315. Costs were settled by agreement between the parties; no court cost decision was required.
2025-01-10UPC_CFI_168/2024Munich LDApplication Rop 265WithdrawnInfringement action and counterclaim for revocation (including patent amendment applications) were both withdrawn by mutual agreement of the parties pursuant to Rule 265 RoP. Both parties bear their own costs. 40% of court fees refunded to each party. Oral hearing dates cancelled.
2024-12-30UPC_CFI_168/2024Munich LDGeneric OrderProcedural onlyMunich Local Division issued a procedural order requesting the President of the Court of First Instance to reassign a new technically qualified judge to the panel, following the resignation of the previously assigned technically qualified judge Patrice Vidon.
2024-12-18UPC_CFI_390/2023Munich LDGeneric applicationCosts onlyOrder imposing penalty payments of EUR 46,000 against Belkin companies for non-compliance with the court's disclosure order (accounting for infringement) in Philips v Belkin. The penalty ran at EUR 500/day for 26 days. Remaining requests by Philips were rejected. Philips bears 25% of costs; Belkin bears 75%.
2024-12-02UPC_CFI_114/2024Munich LDApplication Rop 333ProceduralProcedural onlyProcedural order (in German) addressing multiple applications in the infringement action by Heraeus Electronics against Vibrantz GmbH (EP 3 215 288, metal sintering preparation). The panel reviewed: (1) rejection of amendment to include indirect infringement of process claim; (2) amendment to include Romania; (3) Vibrantz's application to expand invalidity counterclaim to Romania; (4) replacement of counter-defendant in revocation counterclaim; and (5) various other claimant applications.
2024-11-22ACT_545551/2023Mannheim LDInfringement ActionInfringement meritsInfringedThe Mannheim Local Division found that Guangdong OPPO and OROPE Germany infringed Panasonic's EP 2 568 724 (radio communication patent), granted injunction, recall and other relief, while dismissing the invalidity counterclaim and the FRAND counterclaim.
2024-11-22UPC_CFI_239/2023The Hague LDCounterclaim for revocationRevocation meritsInfringedThe Hague Local Division held that the patent is valid and infringed by equivalence. The Court ordered Arkyne Technologies (Bioo) to cease and desist from infringing EP 2 137 782 by applying the patented method or supplying Bioo Panels, Bioo Benches, or Bioo products in Benelux, France, Germany, and Italy. The Court rejected the counterclaim for revocation. The Court also ordered a customer notification letter/website publication.
2024-10-14UPC_CFI_327/2024The Hague LDProcedural OrderProcedural onlyOrder from The Hague Local Division dated 14 October 2024 partially granting Winnow Solutions Limited's request to produce evidence under R. 190 RoP in its infringement action against Orbisk B.V. The court found a prima facie case of infringement of EP 3 198 245 B1 and ordered Orbisk to produce certain documents, but limited the scope as the original request was too broad. Non-infringement and invalidity arguments were reserved for full panel evaluation. Orbisk was granted a period to file a R. 262A motion and access to the produced documents was restricted to Winnow's legal representatives.
2024-09-16UPC_CFI_210/2023Mannheim LDInfringement ActionProceduralProcedural onlyProcedural order from the Mannheim Local Division scheduling and structuring the oral hearing in a SEP infringement action. The order confirms hearing dates and provides guidance on the structure of oral submissions, seating arrangements, and confidentiality measures. No substantive ruling on the merits.
2024-08-06UPC_CFI_327/2024The Hague LDGeneric applicationProcedural onlyThe Hague Local Division issued a procedural order granting defendant Orbisk B.V. an extension to respond to Winnow Solutions Limited's evidence production request (R. 190 RoP) until 6 September 2024 (one week beyond the three-week period previously granted and the four-week extension Winnow agreed to), rather than allowing Orbisk to defer its response until its Statement of Defence on 27 September 2024. The extension was granted solely on account of the summer holiday period.
2024-07-31UPC_CFI_195/2024The Hague LDApplication for provisional measuresPI grantedThe Hague Local Division granted a preliminary injunction against the defendant prohibiting direct infringement of EP 1 993 350 B2 (relating to a hybrid Agaricus bisporus mushroom strain) in the Netherlands, Germany, France and Italy. The court held that the mushroom strain was not excluded from patentability under Art. 53(b) EPC and found a prima facie case of infringement. The defendant was ordered to deliver up infringing Cayene mushroom strains, provide customer information, pay an interim award of EUR 11,000 in costs, and penalties of up to EUR 50,000 per day for non-compliance. The injunction was made conditional on Amycel providing security of EUR 200,000.
2024-07-09UPC_CFI_210/2023Mannheim LDGeneric applicationProceduralProcedural onlyMannheim Local Division granted an extension of deadlines for the defendants' submissions on FRAND aspects until 14 August 2024, following the conclusion of confidentiality proceedings. The extension was granted as necessary to allow for complete submissions on FRAND-related material, while taking into account that the parties were already familiar with the documents from parallel national proceedings.
2024-06-27UPC_CFI_457/2023Dusseldorf LDGeneric applicationProcedural onlyThe Düsseldorf Local Division issued a procedural order in Dolby International's HEVC-SEP infringement action against HP entities concerning EP 3 490 258 B1. The order addressed an extension of time for Dolby's reply brief necessitated by a confidentiality protection application (R. 262A) over HP's FRAND licence negotiation submissions. The court held that where a R. 262A application temporarily prevents the claimant from consulting Access Advance (the pool administrator), a full time extension—not merely a partial one—may be granted where it does not prejudice the oral hearing date.
2024-06-19ACT_14945/2024The Hague LDApplication for provisional measuresPreliminary injunctionPI deniedApplication for a preliminary injunction by Abbott Diabetes Care Inc. against Sibio Technology Limited and Umedwings Netherlands B.V. concerning EP 3 831 283 (wearable glucose monitoring device) was denied by The Hague Local Division. The court found it more likely than not that claim 1 of the patent would be held invalid for added matter (the claimed feature of a connector support being received through a distal-facing opening into a recess was not directly and unambiguously derivable from the application as filed). As a result, Abbott must bear defendants' costs. Value of the action set at EUR 4,000,000.
2024-05-01UPC_CFI_379/2023The Hague LDGeneric applicationWithdrawnThe Hague Local Division (full panel) declared the infringement action by Keestrack N.V. against Geha Laverman B.V. concerning EP 3 713 672 closed following withdrawal of the action with the consent of the defendant. Each party bears its own costs. A 60% reimbursement of the fixed court fee was ordered pursuant to R. 370.11 RoP as the withdrawal occurred before the end of the written procedure.
2024-04-30UPC_CFI_218/2023Mannheim LDGeneric applicationProcedural onlyThe Mannheim Local Division issued an order in Panasonic Holdings Corporation's infringement action against Xiaomi entities concerning EP 3 096 315, ruling on a production of licence agreements application (R. 190 RoP). The court ordered disclosure of certain licence agreements (with redactions permitted for irrelevant passages) where the parties holding those agreements had not provided valid reasons to refuse consent to production.
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