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12 March 2026

LD Mannheim, February 27, 2026, Procedural Order, UPC_CFI_344/2025; UPC_CFI_735/2025; PR-UPC-CFI-0000639/2026

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When multiple defendants file a single counterclaim for revocation in the same action only one one value-based fee applies.
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1. Key takeaways

One fee for a joint counterclaim in a single action (R. 370.7 RoP)

When multiple defendants file a single counterclaim for revocation in the same action only one one value-based fee applies.

Separate, later counterclaim requires its own fee (R. 370.7 RoP; Art. 70 UPCA)

A defendant served later who files its own counterclaim – even if substantively identical – brings a distinct action and cannot rely on a fee previously paid by co-defendants.

2. Division

Local Division Mannheim

3. UPC number

UPC_CFI_344/2025; UPC_CFI_735/2025; PR-UPC-CFI-0000639/2026

4. Type of proceedings

Main infringement action with counterclaims for revocation; procedural order concerning counterclaim fee

5. Parties

Claimant: Irdeto B.V.
Defendant 1: SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd.
Defendant 2: DJI Europe B.V.
Defendant 3: DJI GmbH
Defendant 4: Solectric GmbH

6. Patent(s)

EP 2831787

7. Jurisdictions

UPC

8. Body of legislation / Rules

R. 26 RoP, R. 27 RoP, R. 355 RoP, R. 370.7 RoP, Art. 70 UPCA

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