Luxembourg: Trials & Appeals & Compensation

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.

Article 33(1), third paragraph UPCA, establishes alternative, not exceptional, competence for the Central Division regarding defendants outside Contracting Member States.

Case management orders, such as orders concerning security for costs, require panel review before appeal

Failure to lodge Statement of response within the time limit of R. 235.2 RoP

Im April 2025 trat das Gesetz zur Stärkung des Justizstandorts Deutschland durch die Einführung von Commercial Courts und der Gerichtssprache Englisch in der Zivilgerichtsbarkeit (Justizstandort-Stärkungsgesetz) in Kraft.

Applicable rule for the withdrawal of an appeal: R. 265 RoP, which has a broad scope

Applicable rule for the withdrawal of an appeal: R. 265 RoP, which has a broad scope

Inflationary pressures and interest rate hikes can directly affect a company's operational performance and financial stability. Losses incurred by a company as a consequence...