UPC_CFI_322/2024

A HAND-HELD CLEANING APPLIANCE

InfringementMain Infringement ActionMunich LDInfringementCase ClosedSettled at: Pre-merits

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Dyson Technology Limited (UK) brought an infringement action against SharkNinja Europe Limited and SharkNinja Germany GmbH concerning EP 2 043 492 (a hand-held cleaning appliance patent); the defendants filed a counterclaim for revocation. The Munich Local Division confirmed an out-of-court settlement in February 2025, closing both the infringement action and the revocation counterclaim, with each party withdrawing its respective claims and receiving 60% reimbursement of court fees.

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On settlement, both infringement action and revocation counterclaim can be closed simultaneously with mutual withdrawals Parties settling are entitled to 60% reimbursement of relevant court fees

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