Key takeaways
One fee for a joint counterclaim in a single action (R. 370.7 RoP)
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When multiple defendants file a single counterclaim for revocation in the same action only one one value-based fee applies.
Separate, later counterclaim requires its own fee (R. 370.7 RoP; Art. 70 UPCA)
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A defendant served later who files its own counterclaim – even if substantively identical – brings a distinct action and cannot rely on a fee previously paid by co-defendants.
Division
Local Division Mannheim
UPC number
UPC_CFI_344/2025; UPC_CFI_735/2025; PR-UPC-CFI-0000639/2026
Type of proceedings
Main infringement action with counterclaims for revocation; procedural order concerning counterclaim fee
Parties
Claimant: Irdeto B.V.
Defendant 1: SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd.
Defendant 2: DJI Europe B.V.
Defendant 3: DJI GmbH
Defendant 4: Solectric GmbH
Patent(s)
EP 2831787
Jurisdictions
UPC
Body of legislation / Rules
R. 26 RoP, R. 27 RoP, R. 355 RoP, R. 370.7 RoP, Art. 70 UPCA
