European Union: Trials & Appeals & Compensation

The Unified Patent Court's Court of Appeal examines procedural rules governing appeals in patent litigation between Lionra Technologies Ltd. and Cisco Systems. This case involves the interpretation and application of specific Rules of Procedure in the context of an appeal from a first instance decision concerning European Patent EP 2 201 740.

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 in Luxembourg addresses a critical application for suspensive effect in ongoing appeal proceedings between medical technology companies. This case involves patent EP 2 352 431 and raises important questions about procedural rights under the Unified Patent Court Agreement and the European Convention on Human Rights.

A supplier’s potential liability from a defendant’s recourse claim constitutes a “direct and present interest” to intervene in an infringement action under R. 313.1 RoP

An application to remove an unauthorised application to opt out pursuant to R. 5A RoP must

Appeals of cost decisions are subject to a limited ‘marginal review’ for reasonableness and proportionality, not a full re-assessment (R. 221 RoP, R. 156.2 RoP)

A value-in-dispute determination is a procedural decision governed by R. 220.2 and R. 220.3 RoP, even when included in the operative part of a final decision.

On 13 May 2026, Mr. Justice Twomey delivered a judgment in which the Court refused to grant an injunction prohibiting the sale of properties by receivers.

The law in Cyprus on the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments provides for various legal frameworks, the applicability of which depends on the originating country in which the judgment was issued.