Key takeaways
Revocation action initiation (R. 42 RoP)
✓
The revocation action was initiated by the defendant against the original claimant (Virdia Inc.).
Application for substitution of parties (R. 305 RoP)
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The original claimant (Virdia inc.) applied to substitute the party with the new patent proprietor International N&H Denmark ApS.
This is supported by a 2024 patent assignment transferring ownership of the patent in suit.
Admissibility & grounds of substitution (R. 42, 305.1(c), 8.5, 8.6 RoP)
✓
The application for substitution was found admissible and well-founded.
It ensures the revocation action is against the correct party, the actual proprietor.
Division
Central Division Munich
UPC number
UPC_829/2024
Type of proceedings
Revication Action
Parties
UPM-Kymmene Oyj
vs.
Virdia Inc. (original)
International N&H Denmark ApS (substituted)
Patent(s)
EP 2 611 800
Jurisdictions
Unified Patent Court
Body of legislation / Rules
R. 8.5 RoP, R. 8.6 RoP, R. 42 RoP, R. 305 RoP, R. 306 RoP
