EPISODE · Aug 4, 2025 · 18 MIN
WEEK 31 2025: Confidentiality Clarified & Added Matter Revocations
from Willem Hoyng's UPC Unfiltered (AI) Podcast · host HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER
Must-read CoA ruling on confidentiality, strict added-matter tests in Munich & Düsseldorf, and key lessons on procedure and costs.This week at the UPC brings important lessons for practitioners.Highlights:Confidentiality requests clarified (CoA): If you don’t file a party-to-party secrecy request (R. 262A) with your submission, the information isn’t confidential. No second chances.Added Matter: Both the Munich and Düsseldorf divisions revoked patents, with Düsseldorf applying a strict "beyond reasonable doubt" standard.UPC rules take precedence: The Mannheim Division rejected reliance on German procedural law, reinforcing that the UPC’s Rules of Procedure govern.Costs: The Milan Central Division slashed a recovery request, making clear costs must be proportionate and reasonable.🎧 Tune in now for Willem Hoyng’s commentary on these key Week 31, 2025 decisions.📖 Full analysis: https://www.hoyngrokhmonegier.com/news-insights/upc-unfiltered-by-willem-hoyng-upc-decisions-week-31-2025/ Disclaimer: Podcast uses AI-generated voices—minor errors or mispronunciations may occur.
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Must-read CoA ruling on confidentiality, strict added-matter tests in Munich & Düsseldorf, and key lessons on procedure and costs.This week at the UPC brings important lessons for practitioners.Highlights:Confidentiality requests clarified (CoA): If you don’t file a party-to-party secrecy request (R. 262A) with your submission, the information isn’t confidential. No second chances.Added Matter: Both the Munich and Düsseldorf divisions revoked patents, with Düsseldorf applying a strict "beyond reasonable doubt" standard.UPC rules take precedence: The Mannheim Division rejected reliance on German procedural law, reinforcing that the UPC’s Rules of Procedure govern.Costs: The Milan Central Division slashed a recovery request, making clear costs must be proportionate and reasonable.🎧 Tune in now for Willem Hoyng’s commentary on these key Week 31, 2025 decisions.📖 Full analysis: https://www.hoyngrokhmonegier.com/news-insights/upc-unfiltered-by-willem-hoyng-upc-decisions-week-31-2025/ Disclaimer: Podcast uses AI-generated voices—minor errors or mispronunciations may occur.
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