Patent case: Sisvel International S.A. vs Xiaomi Corporation, Netherlands

Cases in which FRAND licences are discussed, and where if no licence is taken an injunction is requested, more closely resemble unpaid debt claims then IP-related cases and are thus less suitable for preliminary proceedings. Further, the fact that the case was complex, not only in relation to the patented subject-matter but also because of the international implications, led the judge to the conclusion that the case was not suitable for preliminary proceedings.

Case date: 01 August 2019

Case number: C/09/573969 / KG ZA 19-462C/09/574487 / KG ZA 19-487

Court: Provisions Judge of the District Court of The Hague

A full summary of this case has been published on Kluwer IP Law.