UPClytics

Decisions

DateCaseDivisionActionMotionOutcomeSummary
2025-10-10UPC_CFI_280/2025Munich CDRevocation ActionProceduralProcedural onlyThe Central Division Munich (judge-rapporteur Kupecz) issued an order following the interim conference in the Wirplast v Vilpe revocation action concerning EP 2 649 380, permitting the defendant to re-order its auxiliary requests and setting procedural deadlines.
2025-05-27UPC_CFI_11/2024Dusseldorf LDGeneric applicationProcedural onlyThe Düsseldorf Local Division issued a rectification order (R. 353 RoP) correcting obvious errors in the operative part of the decision issued on 8 May 2025 in the infringement action by Grundfos Holding A/S against Hefei Xinhu Canned Motor Pump Co., Ltd. concerning EP 2 778 423 B1. The corrections addressed typographical cross-referencing errors in the accounting and rendering of accounts obligations. The defendant did not oppose the rectification.
2025-04-18UPC_CFI_526/2024Munich CDGeneric OrderProcedural onlyCase management order in a revocation action. The court noted the written pleadings have been exchanged and set the further procedural steps. The claimant seeks full revocation of EP 3 767 151; the defendant seeks dismissal and, in the alternative, maintenance of the patent in amended form across 80 auxiliary requests.
2024-09-13UPC_CFI_11/2024Dusseldorf LDGeneric OrderProcedural onlyEarly procedural order by Düsseldorf Local Division in Grundfos v Hefei Xinhu Canned Motor Pump deciding under R. 37.2 RoP to proceed jointly with infringement action and counterclaim for revocation under Art. 33(3)(a) UPCA. The decision was taken early to allow timely assignment of the technically qualified judge given part-time panel staffing constraints.