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UPC: the Munich CD revokes EP2794928 in NanoString v Harward
The decision elaborates on the need to dismiss or stay the case due to the pending of parallel proceedings between affiliated companies and provides a summary of the criteria to be followed in interpreting claims and assessing novelty and inventive steps.
UPC: the Milan CD on the right to intervene in preliminary proceedings
The Court highlighted that intervention in interim proceedings is exceptional and can only be granted in presence of a legal interest of the intervener. Menarini instead had a mere de facto interest in boostering parallel proceedings in which it was a party. Its application was therefore dismissed.
UPC Court of Appeal lifts preliminary injunction in Genomics vs NanoString
By the order under discussion, the CoA overturned this decision finding that, contrary to the judgement of the CFI, the validity of the patent at issue was not established with a sufficient degree of certainty for the injunction to be issued.
UPC: the Court of Appeal can decide without technically qualified judges
The Court of Appeal (CoA) of the UPC stated that, in proceedings that do not involve technical issues, the Court of Appeal can decide without technically qualified judges.
UPC: the Munich CD requires security for legal costs based on financial factors and Brexit
The CD ordered the claimant in a revocation action to pay a security of € 300,000 for the defendant’s legal costs, based on its financial position and the alleged difficulties in enforcing a cost decision in the UK.