Topics: Rule 361 RoP
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LD Mannheim, July 29, 2025, Order on Request to Dismiss Infringement Action Due to Lack of Domestic Representative
Domestic Representative under German Patent Act Not Required for UPC Proceedings: The LD Mannheim clarified that Section 25(1) of the German Patent Act (GPA), which requires foreign patentees to appoint a domestic representative for proceedings before German authorities, does not apply to infringement actions before the UPC. The Court emphasized that the UPC is governed…
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CD Paris, September 16, 2024, Order on Manifest Inadmissibility, UPC_CFI_164/2024
High threshold for “manifestly inadmissible” under Rule 361 RoP: The Court held that “manifest inadmissibility” must be established prima facie on the basis of simple factual findings. This interpretation promotes procedural efficiency by enabling the quick dismissal of baseless claims while ensuring potentially complex legal issues are addressed at the appropriate stage. In this case,…
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