In a recent development, the Düsseldorf local division of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) imposed a penalty payment on Revolt Zycling for breaching a preliminary injunction. The penalty was handed down in the case between myStromer and Revolt Zycling (UPC_CFI_177/2023), exemplifying the increasing pressure on corporations to comply with UPC judgments. The decision took place on 18 October 2023 and resulted in a fine of EUR 26,500.
This ruling has been noted to be the first penalty payment decision issued by the UPC, a new step carried out by the court to ensure better compliance with its judgments. The decision underlines the UPC’s commitment to enforcing compliance with its preliminary injunctions, a significant matter of concern for corporations and legal professionals working in the intellectual property domain.
Details about the specifics of the case, including why Revolt Zycling was found guilty of violating the preliminary injunction, and what this means for future cases and judgments delivered by the UPC, can be found on the original publication of Allen & Overy LLP.
In response to this situation, corporations are advised to pay increased attention to their legal conduct and to the judgments issued by courts such as the UPC, as non-compliance could result in notable sanctions or financial penalties.