2025-07-18 - LD Mannheim - Fujifilm v. Kodak - UPC_CFI_359/2023
- Aktenzeichen:
- UPC_CFI_359/2023
- Datum:
- Spruchkörper:
- Court of First Instance - Mannheim (DE) Local Division
- Art:
- Application Order
- Parteien:
- Fujifilm Corporation v. Kodak GmbH, Kodak Graphic Communications GmbH, Kodak Holding GmbH
Kernaussage: Mannheim LD confirmed UPC jurisdiction over UK bundle patent infringement following ECJ BSH Hausgeräte (C-339/22).
2025-07-18 - LD Mannheim - Fujifilm
v.
Kodak - UPC_CFI_359/2023
notable
Mannheim LD confirmed UPC jurisdiction over UK bundle patent infringement following ECJ BSH Hausgeräte (C-339/22). Invalidity defense permitted without UK revocation — inter partes assessment. No stay absent UK proceedings. Declaratory relief on UK validity inadmissible. UK part found invalid (lack of inventive step), infringement dismissed.
Nichtigkeitsgründe
Art. 138 EPCInventive Step
Patent invalid (this ground)Art. 56 EPC · Art. 138(1)(a) EPC
“UK part lacks inventive step.”