Key takeaways
Preliminary objection is deemed to be proof of service to Chinese defendant
If a Chinese defendant files a preliminary objection, there is no need to wait for further proof of service from the Chinese authorities on the Chinese defendant.
Division
Local Division Munich, Panel 2
UPC number
UPC_CFI_498/2023
Type of proceedings
Infringement proceedings
Parties
NEC Corporation
TCL Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG (Germany), TCL Industrial Holdings Co., Ltd. (China), TCT Mobile Germany GmbH (Germany), TCT Mobile Europe SAS (France), TCL Operations Polska Sp., Z.o.o (Poland)
Patent(s)
EP 3 057 321