UPC CFI LD Düsseldorf, 20 June 2024: No bifurcation and request for technically qualifed judge before conclusion of written procedure

Before the conclusion of the written procedure: decision to hear both the infringement and revocation action and to request the assignment of a technically qualified judge to the panel (Article 33(3)(a) UPCA, Rule 37 RoP). 

As parts of the panel are currently only employed on a part-time or case-by-case basis, it appears appropriate for reasons of procedural economy to obtain the assignment of the technical judge at an early stage in order to be able to take this into account in the scheduling as early as possible. 

Otherwise, there would be a considerable risk of delays if the technical judge is only called in during the interim proceedings and is already otherwise prevented from attending. 

IPPT20240620, UPC CFI, LD Düsseldorf, Tridonic v Cupower