European Union: Court Procedure

The Court of Appeal addresses whether the deadline for submitting a Statement of response to an appeal can be extended when new information becomes available after the Statement of grounds of appeal was received. This procedural decision involves an appeal between Fives ECL and REEL GmbH concerning European Patent EP 1 740 740, examining the application of specific UPCA articles and Rules of Procedure governing extension of time limits in UPC appeal proceedings.

The Milan Local Division of the UPC Court of First Instance issued a comprehensive decision by default addressing critical questions of service procedure, damages standards, and enforcement mechanisms in cross-border patent infringement cases.

The Munich Local Division of the Unified Patent Court addressed critical procedural questions in provisional measures proceedings, examining how prior knowledge of infringement allegations from parallel litigation in other jurisdictions affects the timeline for preparing objections. The court's decision establishes important precedents for balancing swift relief against the fundamental rights of respondents in cross-border patent disputes.

The Unified Patent Court's Court of Appeal examines multiple appeals stemming from infringement and revocation proceedings between Fujifilm Corporation and Kodak entities concerning European Patent EP 3 476 616. The case involves complex jurisdictional questions under the UPC Agreement and raises fundamental issues about patent validity and enforcement across Germany and the United Kingdom.

The Court of Appeal addresses three consolidated appeals concerning withdrawal procedures and fee reimbursement requests in patent infringement proceedings. TIRU's appeals against VEOLIA PROPRETE, MAGUIN SAS, and VALINEA ENERGIE involve procedural matters related to European Patent EP 3 178 578, raising questions about the application of Rules of Procedure governing appeal withdrawals and cost recovery.

The Court of Appeal of the Unified Patent Court addresses a procedural question regarding conditional appeals in patent revocation counterclaims. This case examines when fee obligations are triggered for counterclaimants who lodge conditional appeals tied to the infringement claimant's appeal, and how the Rules of Procedure govern such conditional filings in UPC proceedings.

A freezing order, often referred to as a Mareva injunction, is one of the most powerful interim remedies available in Cyprus litigation. It is designed to prevent a defendant from disposing of, transferring, hiding...

The French Court of Cassation has established a critical limitation on enforcing arbitral awards against State-linked entities when EU financial stability objectives are at stake. In a landmark ruling involving Greece's asset management vehicle HCAP, the Court held that while creditors may generally pursue assets of State emanations, this doctrine must yield when enforcement would undermine EU-mandated restructuring and stabilization programs. This decision fundamentally reshapes enforcement strategy for ar

The German Federal Court of Justice has established new boundaries for bundled cartel damages claims, requiring structured presentation and judicial feasibility while scrutinizing litigation funding agreements for conflicts of interest.