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30 July 2025

LD Mannheim, July 21, 2025, Order On Harmonization Of Time Periods, UPC_CFI_79/2025

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When a counterclaim for revocation (CCR) is filed jointly with a statement of defense, the time limit for responding to the CCR begins only after the claimant receives the substantive content of the CCR.
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1. Key takeaways

Harmonizing Time Limits in Joint Proceedings

When a counterclaim for revocation (CCR) is filed jointly with a statement of defense, the time limit for responding to the CCR begins only after the claimant receives the substantive content of the CCR. This ensures procedural fairness and alignment between the infringement and revocation proceedings.

2. Division

Local Division Mannheim

3. UPC number

UPC_CFI_79/2025, UPC_CFI_605

4. Type of proceedings

Infringement Action, Counterclaim for Revocation, Application for Harmonization of Time Periods

5. Parties

Claimant/Applicant: Malikie Innovations Ltd.
Defendant(s): Discord Inc., Discord Netherlands B.V.

6. Patent(s)

EP 3 716 655

7. Jurisdictions

UPC

8. Body of legislation / Rules

Rules 9, 13, 25, and 30 RoP

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