Topics: R. 30.2 RoP
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Central Division (Munich), February 24, 2026, Decision, UPC_CFI_829/2024
Patentees must draft precise numerical ranges in composition claims; unclear bases risk added matter (Art. 65(1),(2) UPCA; Art. 138(1)(c) EPC).: The Court construed the coposition as claimed in claim 1 of the Patent as comprising a range of marker molecule calculated in respect of the total sugar composition, while the application disclosed that the amounts…
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LD Duesseldorf, September 12, 2025, procedural order on subsequent application to amend patent, UPC_CFI_733/2024
Proportionality, flexibility, fairness, and equity are criterions for exercising discretion on admission of subsequent application to amend the patent: In exercising its discretion pursuant to R. 30.2 RoP, the court assesses whether an admission of a subsequent application to amend the patent complies with the principles of proportionality, flexibility, fairness, and equity. Substantial and specific…
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LD Duesseldorf, August 5, 2024, subsequent request to amend patent, UPC_CFI_363_2023
Rule 30.2 RoP leaves open the time of a decision on the admission of a subsequent request for amendment of the patent: The time of the decision is at the discretion of the court. The judge-rapporteur may postpone such a decision. A rejecting order is not required. As long as the subsequent request for amendment…
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