Topics: Rule 295(a) RoP
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RD Nordic-Baltic, Procedural order on stay of proceedings, UPC_CFI_380/2023
During the written procedure, Article 33(10) UPCA and Rule 295(a) RoP give the Court a possibility to stay proceedings relating to a patent which is also the subject of opposition proceedings before the EPO if a rapid decision may be expected from the EPO: The Court must respect the fundamental right to an effective legal…
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CoA, May 28, 2024, Order, UPC_CoA_22/2024
Regularly proceedings must be conducted in a way, which will allow the final oral hearing at first instace to take place within one year. As a general principle, the Court will not stay proceedings: Art. 33.10 UPCA and R. 295.a RoP must be applied and interpreted in accordance with the fundamental right to an effective…
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CD Paris, April 25, 2024, Procedural Order, UPC_CFI-361/2023
Key Takeaways Neither a Preliminary Objection nor the likelihood of an appeal against its rejection are relevant factors for the stay of the proceedings : Neither the fact that a Preliminary Objection has been lodged nor the likelihood of success of the appeal against the rejection of the Preliminary Objection are relevantfactors for deciding whether…
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CD Munich, 20 November 2023, order on request to stay revocation proceedings, UPC_CFI_80/2023
Stay of revocation proceedings in case of parallel opposition proceedings is possible if a relevant decision by the EPO is expected rapidly.: Rule 295(a) RoP states that the court has discretion to stay proceedings pending the outcome of parallel EPO proceedings when a rapid decision is expected. Decision does not mean a final decision after,…
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