Key takeaways
The value in dispute for FRAND counterclaims is not limited to the value in dispute of the infringement action
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A FRAND counterclaim expands the subject matter beyond the infringement action, especially if not limited to the patent-in-suit, and its value is determined by the scope of the license sought. Therefore, the introduction of a FRAND counterclaim increases the value in dispute and court fees; no exemption applies even if not expressly listed in the fee schedule.
Division
Local Division Mannheim
UPC number
UPC_CFI_850/2024 ACT_68656/2024
Type of proceedings
Place type of proceedings
Parties
Claimant: ZTE Corporation
Defendants:
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd
Samsung Electronics GmbH
Samsung Electronics France
Patent(s)
EP 3 905 730
Jurisdictions
UPC
Body of legislation / Rules
Rule 5 RoP, Art. 24(1) (c) UPCA
