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DateCaseDivisionActionMotionOutcomeSummary
2026-02-25UPC_CFI_692/2026Dusseldorf LDApplication for provisional measuresPreliminary injunctionPI grantedDüsseldorf Local Division granted provisional measures (preliminary injunction) against Yaham Recience Technology for infringement of EP 3 757 442 B1 (LED display module for temporary exhibition stands). The order was issued ex parte during the EuroShop trade fair in Düsseldorf, with penalty payments ordered for non-compliance and provisional cost reimbursement of EUR 400,000.
2026-01-23UPC_CFI_1325/2025Dusseldorf LDApplication for an Order for inspection pursuant to RoP199EvidenceProcedural onlyThe Düsseldorf Local Division issued a further order in the Van Loon v. Inverquark evidence preservation proceedings, addressing the release of the expert's detailed description and a request for a supplementary expert opinion following the Aquanale Köln inspection.
2025-12-19UPC_CFI_834/2025Dusseldorf LDGeneric OrderEvidenceProcedural onlyThe Düsseldorf Local Division revoked an earlier ex parte evidence preservation order against Roborock, finding that Ecovacs (the applicant) had violated the duty of complete and truthful disclosure under R. 192.3 RoP, rendering the order unlawful in its entirety.
2025-11-17UPC_CFI_1589/2025Dusseldorf LDApplication for an Order for inspection pursuant to RoP199EvidenceProcedural onlyThe Düsseldorf Local Division granted an ex parte order for inspection and preservation of evidence at the PRODUCTRONICA trade fair in Munich regarding a wire processing machine 'BZW-3005' by Jiangsu BOZHIWANG, prior to a main infringement action by Komax.
2025-10-30UPC_CFI_1325/2025Dusseldorf LDApplication for an Order for inspection pursuant to RoP199EvidenceProcedural onlyThe Düsseldorf Local Division granted an ex parte order for inspection and preservation of evidence at the Aquanale trade fair in Cologne regarding the defendants' 'InverJet' counter-current swimming device, in anticipation of a main infringement action.
2025-09-12UPC_APP_35497/2025Dusseldorf LDGeneric applicationProceduralProcedural onlyThe Düsseldorf Local Division (full panel) issued a procedural order in the infringement action (with counterclaim for revocation) between TRUMPF and IPG Laser concerning EP 2 624 031. The order addressed the admissibility of new auxiliary requests filed by the claimant under R. 30.2 RoP as part of the application to amend the patent.
2025-09-12UPC_APP_36247/2025Dusseldorf LDApplication Rop 265ProceduralSettledDecision of Düsseldorf Local Division granting Eyesmatch Ltd.'s application to withdraw its infringement action (EP 2 936 439) against Microsoft Corp. and Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd. prior to closure of the written procedure. The parties settled the dispute out of court, each bearing their own legal costs. The court granted 60% reimbursement of court fees under R. 370.9(b) RoP (withdrawal before closure of the written procedure).
2025-09-12UPC_APP_35917/2025Dusseldorf LDGeneric applicationProceduralProcedural onlyDüsseldorf Local Division issued a procedural order in infringement proceedings (with counterclaim for revocation and patent amendment application) concerning EP 2 624 031 B1. The order addressed TRUMPF's submissions, partly allowing and partly disregarding them under Rule 9.2 RoP: sections on claim interpretation and patent validity were allowed as part of the rejoinder to the revocation counterclaim; however, submissions on claim abandonment were excluded as outside the permitted written exchange. The claimant's request for leave to file additional briefs on claim abandonment under Rule 36 RoP was rejected.
2025-09-04ACT_35974/2025Dusseldorf LDApplication for an Order for inspection pursuant to RoP199EvidenceProcedural onlyThe Düsseldorf Local Division granted Ecovacs Robotics an ex parte inspection and evidence preservation order against Roborock (HK) Limited at the IFA 2025 trade fair in Berlin, concerning EP 3 808 512 B1 (robot vacuum cleaner).
2025-09-03UPC_APP_35609/2025Dusseldorf LDGeneric applicationProceduralProcedural onlyProcedural order of the Düsseldorf Local Division (judge-rapporteur Dr. Schumacher) granting Zapp AG and Zapp Precision Metals GmbH a partial extension of the deadline for filing their Statement of Defence in Dai Nippon Printing's infringement action (EP 3 805 415). The claimant opposed full extension but the court extended the deadline by one week (to 16 September 2025), finding that the exceptional circumstances cited by defendants partially justified an extension while requiring a balance with the claimant's interest in swift proceedings.
2025-08-29UPC_APP_28536/2025Dusseldorf LDAmend DocumentProceduralProcedural onlyThe Düsseldorf Local Division ruled on Wonderland Nurserygoods' application under Rule 263 RoP to amend its claim in infringement proceedings against Cybex GmbH and related entities concerning EP 1 905 615 (stroller swivel locking device).
2025-08-05UPC_APP_32878/2025Dusseldorf LDGeneric applicationInfringement meritsPermanent injunctionDüsseldorf Local Division (5 August 2025) issued a default judgment (Versäumnisentscheidung) against Whale Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. finding infringement of EP 3 912 243 B1 (cable protection guide for cleanroom applications) and ordering a permanent injunction, recall and withdrawal of infringing products, disclosure of financial information, and damages assessment. The defendant failed to appear. Costs awarded to igus GmbH; dispute value set at EUR 500,000.
2025-08-05ORD_33920/2025Dusseldorf LDGeneric OrderProceduralProcedural onlyDüsseldorf Local Division decided to proceed with both the infringement action and the counterclaim for revocation jointly (Art. 33(3)(a) UPCA) in Wonderland Nurserygoods Co., Ltd. v. Cybex GmbH et al. (EP 1 905 615). Both parties consented to the joint hearing. The early decision on the bifurcation issue was taken under R. 37.2 RoP for reasons of efficiency and to allow uniform interpretation of the patent.
2025-07-25ORD_32794/2025Dusseldorf LDGeneric OrderProceduralProcedural onlyDüsseldorf Local Division early procedural order (R. 37.2 RoP) in an infringement action by TRUMPF Laser- und Systemtechnik SE against IPG Laser GmbH & Co. KG concerning EP 2 624 031 B1 (a laser technology patent). The court decided to handle both the infringement action and the revocation counterclaim jointly (Art. 33(3)(a) UPCA), before closure of the written procedure, for reasons of procedural economy and to allow early assignment of a technically qualified judge.
2025-07-24UPC_APP_32860/2025Dusseldorf LDApplication Rop 265ProceduralSettledThe Düsseldorf Local Division permitted the withdrawal of both Truma's infringement action and CAN Srl Airxcel Europe's revocation counterclaim, following an out-of-court settlement. The proceedings were declared closed with no cost decision. Each party was reimbursed 60% of its court fees (EUR 6,600 each). The dispute value was set at EUR 500,000 each for the infringement action and revocation counterclaim.
2025-07-23UPC_APP_33456/2025Dusseldorf LDGeneric applicationProceduralProcedural onlyThe Düsseldorf Local Division issued a procedural order extending a time period under Rule 9.3 RoP in an infringement action. The order relates to the protection of confidential information contained in the defendants' statement of defence and supporting exhibits regarding peptides used by the defendants and related analyses.
2025-07-15UPC_APP_27426/2025Dusseldorf LDApplication RoP262AProceduralProcedural onlyThe Düsseldorf Local Division issued a procedural order granting confidentiality protection under Rule 262A RoP for information contained in the defendants' statement of defence (peptide compositions and related analyses) in an infringement action by QIAGEN Sciences against bioMérieux concerning EP 2 726 883.
2025-07-02ORD_29159/2025Dusseldorf LDGeneric OrderProceduralProcedural onlyThe Düsseldorf Local Division issued a procedural order pursuant to Art. 33(3)(a) UPCA, deciding to retain both the infringement action and the counterclaim for revocation together, and requesting assignment of a technically qualified judge.
2025-04-11UPC_APP_16306/2025Dusseldorf LDApplication Rop 265ProceduralWithdrawnThe Düsseldorf Local Division allowed GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals SA's withdrawal of its infringement action against Pfizer entities concerning EP 4 183 412 with the consent of all defendants, declared the proceedings closed, and ordered reimbursement of 60% of court fees amounting to EUR 201,600.
2025-03-26ACT_14438/2025Dusseldorf LDApplication for an Order for inspection pursuant to RoP199EvidenceProcedural onlyThe Düsseldorf Local Division granted an ex-parte order for inspection and evidence preservation under R.199 RoP at trade fair stands of STEROS GPA INNOVATIVE, allowing representatives of OTEC to be present, concerning patent EP 2 983 864 B1 directed to a surface treatment process.
2025-03-21UPC_APP_12931/2025Dusseldorf LDApplication Rop 265ProceduralSettledThe Düsseldorf Local Division permitted the withdrawal of Hand Held Products, Inc.'s infringement action and Scandit AG/Inc.'s counterclaim for revocation in UPC_CFI_76/2024 (EP 2 819 062), following an out-of-court settlement. Both parties had consented to each other's withdrawals. The Court ordered 60% reimbursement of court fees to each side under R. 370.11 RoP. No costs order between the parties was sought or issued.
2025-03-14UPC_APP_11294/2025Dusseldorf LDGeneric applicationProceduralProcedural onlyDüsseldorf Local Division procedural order in infringement proceedings by Roche entities (F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG and Roche Diabetes Care GmbH) against Tandem Diabetes Care, VitalAire, Dinno Santé, Air Liquide Healthcare, and Rubin Medical ApS concerning EP 1 970 677. The order (judge-rapporteur Dr. Schumacher) addresses simultaneous interpretation at the oral hearing (R. 109.1 RoP). No substantive ruling.