Netherlands: Court Procedure

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Analysis Of Injunction Rules In Key IP Jurisdictions (Part IV): The Netherlands As A Patent Enforcement Hub - Cross-Border Injunction Risks And Strategies For Chinese Companies
The Unified Patent Court has begun issuing cross-border injunctions extending beyond its member states, reaching the UK and Spain. As Dutch courts maintain their tradition of long-arm jurisdiction and European patent holders increasingly opt out of UPC coverage, the Netherlands has become a critical enforcement venue where a single proceeding can trigger cascading injunctions across multiple European jurisdictions, creating significant strategic risks for Chinese enterprises expanding into European markets.
Netherlands IP
Purplevine IP
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LD The Hague, April 24, 2026, Order, UPC_CFI_305/2026
The Local Division of The Hague's decision in UPC-CFI-305/2026 addresses critical questions about claim construction under Article 69 EPC and procedural rules for online participation in patent proceedings. The case involves Stratasys's application for provisional measures against Bambulab concerning EP 2 964 450, with the court interpreting the technical meaning of "layer by layer manner" in 3D printing technology. Additionally, the ruling establishes important precedent regarding the participation of minu
Netherlands IP
BP
Bardehle Pagenberg
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Amsterdam District Court Publishes Its Draft Preliminary Question To The CJEU Regarding Compatibility Of Rent Adjustment Clauses With EU Law
The Amsterdam District Court has drafted preliminary questions for the CJEU regarding the validity of rent indexation clauses in Dutch residential leases that combine CPI-based increases with additional surcharges. These questions seek to clarify whether such combined mechanisms comply with EU consumer protection law, particularly concerning transparency, foreseeability, and fairness to tenants.
Netherlands Litigation
LL
Loyens & Loeff