Key takeaways
A lis pendens objection may be subject of a preliminary objection.
The international jurisdiction of the UPC, including objections based on Art. 29 and Art. 30 Regulation Brussels Ibis may be the subject of a preliminary objection under Rule 48 in connection with Rule 19.1(a) RoP. In accordance with Art. 31 UPCA, the international jurisdiction of the Court shall be established in accordance with Regulation Brussels Ibis. Accordingly, Rule 19.1(a) RoP (also) pertains to these provisions.
Division
Munich Central Division
UPC number
UPC_CFI_252/2023
Type of proceedings
Revocation action
Parties
President and Fellows of Harvard College
NanoString Technologies Europe Limited
Patent(s)
EP2794928
Jurisdictions
Germany, France, The Netherlands
Body of legislation / Rules
Rule 48, 19.1(a), 20.2 RoP, Art. 29, 30 Brussels Ibis Regulation