Key takeaways
EPO Board of Appeal Revocation Renders UPC Revocation Action Devoid of Purpose
EPO Board of Appeal revoking a patent in full renders a parallel UPC revocation action devoid of purpose, triggering disposal under R. 360 RoP without a merits decision
Stayed UPC proceedings must be resumed under R. 296.2 RoP once the triggering event — here a final EPO Board of Appeal decision — has occurred.
Where neither party retains a legal interest in adjudication, the action is disposed of under R. 360 and R. 363 RoP without examination of the merits.
The unsuccessful party (here: Patentee/Defendant) bears costs under Art. 69(1) UPCA even in proceedings disposed of without a merits decision (R. 150 RoP).
Division
Central Division (Section Munich)
UPC number
UPC 830/2024
Type of proceedings
Revocation action
Parties
Claimant: UPM-Kymmene Oy
Defendant: International N&H Denmark ApS
Patent(s)
EP 3 540 068
Jurisdictions
UPC
Body of legislation / Rules
Rule 150, 360 RoP, Art.69 UPCA
