Key takeaways
Denial of additional written submissions (R. 36 RoP)
✓
The judge-rapporteur can permit additional submissions only if a justified request is made before the conclusion of the written procedure.
The court denied both parties’ requests for additional written submissions due to non-compliance with procedural rules.
Timing and justification of requests (R. 36 RoP)
✓
The claimant’s request was untimely, made two months after receiving the defendant’s reply, and lacked substantial justification.
Division
Local Division Düsseldorf
UPC number
UPC_CFI_115/2024 and UPC_CFI_377/2024
Type of proceedings
Infringement and Revocation Action
Parties
Hartmann Packaging A/S
vs.
Omni-Pac Ekco GmbH
Omni-Pac GmbH
Patent(s)
EP 2 755 901
Jurisdictions
Unified Patent Court
Body of legislation / Rules
R. 36 RoP, R. 30.1(b) RoP
