Key takeaways
Confidentiality of attorney billing records in cost proceedings (Rule 262A RoP, Art. 58 UPCA)
Information about the detailed breakdown of lawyers’ hours worked is considered confidential, as such information is protected by attorney-client privilege.
Access restrictions to confidential information cannot be limited to legal representatives alone without consent (Rule 262A.6 RoP)
Restricting access to confidential information solely to opposing counsel is not permitted. The right to be heard requires that parties have access to the underlying facts to assess their lawyer’s evaluation.
Narrower access restrictions require strong justification (Rule 262A.6 RoP)
The court will not restrict access to specific named individuals within a party’s organization unless a compelling factual basis is demonstrated.
Confidentiality and the right to be heard must be balanced (Rule 262A RoP, Art. 58 UPCA)
Confidential information is protected, but procedural fairness demands that respondents and their legal teams have access for the purpose of the proceedings.
Division
Local Division Mannheim
UPC number
UPC_CFI_336/2025
Type of proceedings
Application for a cost decision – request pursuant to R. 262A RoP concerning App_20207/2025 (R. 262A RoP)
Parties
Claimant/Applicant: Hurom Co., Ltd.
Defendants/Respondents: NUC Electronics Europe GmbH, WARMCOOK
Patent(s)
EP 2 028 981
Jurisdictions
UPC
Body of legislation / Rules
Rule 262A RoP, Article 58 UPCA
