UPC CFI LD Düsseldorf, 27 June 2024: Extension for entire statement to compensate for restricted acces under confidentiality regime

Time limit for filing reply to Statement of defence which includes a Counterclaim for revocation extended to two months from the date of access to unredacted information under confidentiality regime (Rule 9(3) RoP, Rule 29(a) RoP, Rule 262A RoP). 

Need to consult with employees of patent pool related to FRAND objections that relate to a definable part of a statement; interest of effective proceedings and preventing a permanent divergence of time limits if the conduct of the oral hearing is not jeopardised by an extension of the time limit relating to the entire statement.

IPPT20240627, UPC CFI, LD Düsseldorf, Dolby v HP