Key takeaways
Submissions after the conclusion of written proceedings are not admissible
Additional grounds of appeal that are not raised within the time limit for the statement of grounds of appeal provided for in R. 224.2 RoP are inadmissible, R. 233.3 RoP
A further exchange of written pleadings may be permitted at the reasoned request of a party under the conditions laid down in R. 36 RoP.
However, a late submission may be rejected under the principle of fair and equitable conduct of proceedings, in particular under the principle of equality of arms as laid down in Art. 42(2) UPCA and para. 5 of the Preamble to the RoP, in conjunction with the principle of efficient management of proceedings as laid down in Art. 41(3) UPCA and para. 4 of the Preamble to the RoP.
Division
Court of Appeal
UPC number
UPC_CoA_835/2024, APL_67638/2024, App_13834/2025
Type of proceedings
Appeal against procedural order in infringement proceeding
Parties
Appellants and Plaintiffs: Amazon Europe Core S.à.r.l., Amazon EU S.à r.l., Amazon.com, Inc. (collectively “Amazon”)
Respondent and Defendant: Nokia Technologies Oy (“Nokia”)
Patent(s)
EP 2 661 892
Jurisdictions
Place jurisdictions
Body of legislation / Rules
R. 36 RoP; R. 224.2RoP, R. 233.3 RoP; Art. 41(3) UPCA, Art. 42(2) UPCA
