Topics: R. 355 RoP
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LD Milan, July 10, 2026, decision by default, UPC_CFI_766/2024
Deliberate copying combined with continued infringement despite a provisional injunction establishes the infringer’s knowledge, triggering the stricter damages standard of Art. 68 (1) UPCA: Where a defendant knowingly, or with reasonable grounds to know, engages in infringing activity, the Court must order damages appropriate to the harm actually suffered (Art. 68 (1) UPCA), rather than…
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CoA, May 22, 2026, judgement by default, UPC_CoA_21/2026
For the purposes of R. 355.2 RoP the appellant is regarded as the claimant in the appeal proceedings: A decision by default against the defendant of the claim or counterclaim may only be given where the facts put forward by the claimant justify the remedy sought and the procedural conduct of the defendant does not…
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Court of Appeal, March 24, 2026, Order, UPC_CoA_935/2025
The priciple of front loaded prodeedings also applies to applications for suspensive effect according to R. 223 RoP: An application for suspensive effect must set out all the reasons, facts, evidence, and arguments on which the applicant wishes to rely. The Court of Appeal held that the obligation to present one’s full case as early…
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LD Düsseldorf, August 5, 2025, Default Judgment, UPC_CFI_318/2025
Default judgment is available if the defendant fails to respond (R. 355 RoP, R. 23 RoP): The court may issue a default judgment if the defendant does not file a statement of defense within the prescribed period, provided service of the complaint was validly effected. Service at trade fair booths is valid for UPC proceedings…
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