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Headwater Research vs. Apple - UPC_CFI_432/2025

The case UPC_CFI_432/2025 was filed by the plaintiff Headwater Research against the defendant Apple on 19 May, 2025.

Case Timeline

19 May, 2025
Case Filed
09 Oct, 2025
Statement of Defence
09 Oct, 2025
Counterclaim for Revocation
09 Oct, 2025
Written Procedure
09 Oct, 2025
Interim Conference
Today Nov 1, 2025
Oral Procedure
Decision

Case Details

    Case Number:

    UPC_CFI_432/2025

    Patent Number:

    EP3107243

    Filing Date:

    19 May, 2025

    Proceeding Type:

    Infringement

    Case Phase:

    Written Phase

    Plaintiffs:

    • Headwater Research

    Plaintiff Representative:

    • Michael Schneider

    Defendants:

    • Apple
    • Apple Distribution
    • Apple Retail France Eurl
    • Apple Retail Germany
    • Apple Retail Netherlands

    Defendant Representative:

    • Wolrad Prinz Zu Waldeck Und Pyrmont

    Judges:

    • Berenice Thom
    • Peter Agergaard
    • Ronny Thomas

    Court Division:

    First Instance, Local Division - Dusseldorf

Case Decision

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Docket Entries

The docket entries provide a comprehensive overview of all filings, motions, orders, and other significant actions taken in the case.

Last updated on: Oct 30, 2025
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Oct 10, 2025Order
Oct 10, 2025Action.Issueorder
Oct 10, 2025Action.Communication
Oct 9, 2025Statement Of Defence
Oct 9, 2025Receipt
Oct 9, 2025Other Document
Oct 9, 2025Further Pleadings
Oct 9, 2025Exhibit
Oct 9, 2025Cover Sheet
Oct 9, 2025Counterclaim For Revocation
Oct 9, 2025Application
Sep 24, 2025Receipt
Sep 24, 2025Cover Sheet
Sep 24, 2025Application
Sep 23, 2025Order
Sep 23, 2025Action.Issueorder
Aug 27, 2025Receipt
Aug 27, 2025Outcome Of The Order
Aug 27, 2025Extension Time Period Sod
Aug 27, 202525 08 27 Ep 243 Deadline Extension Sod
Aug 5, 2025Es: Response Preliminary Objection Of 22 July 08 05
Aug 5, 2025Cover
Jul 23, 2025Receipt
Jul 23, 2025Cover
Jul 23, 202525 07 22 Ep 243 Confidentiality Request App 33484 2025 Apple Vs Headwater
Jul 22, 2025Set Of Exhibits Fbd 2
Jul 22, 2025Set Of Exhibits Fbd 1
Jul 22, 2025Exhibit Fbd 4 (Confidential)
Jul 22, 2025Exhibit Fbd 3 (Confidential)
Jul 22, 202525 07 22 Ep 243 App 33472 2025 Preliminary Objection (Confidential)
Jul 17, 2025Receipt
Jul 17, 2025Outcome Of The Order
Jul 17, 2025Extension Time Limit
Jul 16, 2025Panel Appointment
Jul 16, 2025Exhibit Fbd E 1
Jul 16, 202525 07 16 Ep 243 Deadline Extension
Jul 15, 2025Sprachenwechsel
Jul 15, 2025Outcome Of The Order
Jul 15, 2025...
Jul 10, 2025Outcome Of The Order
Jul 10, 2025Frist Verlangert
Jul 8, 2025Stellungnahme Zum Antrag Auf Anderung Der Verfahrenssprache Und Zum Antrag Auf Fristverlangerung
Jul 8, 2025Anlage Es 01 A Ubersetzungsfassung Klage En
Jul 8, 2025Anlage Es 01 A Ubersetzungsfassung Klage En
Jun 26, 2025Anhorung Klagerin
Jun 26, 2025Anhorung
Jun 24, 2025Receipt
Jun 24, 202525 06 24 Ep 243 Fva
Jun 20, 2025Receipt
Jun 18, 2025Notification Of Service
Jun 18, 2025Antrag R. 321 VERFO Epg
Jun 18, 2025Acknowledgement Of Access To Case
Jun 18, 2025Access B4
Jun 18, 2025Access B1
Jun 16, 2025Receipt
Jun 16, 2025Antrag R. 321 VERFO Epg
Jun 13, 2025Acknowledgement Of Access To Case
Jun 10, 2025Zustellungsbescheinigung B5
Jun 10, 2025Zustellungsbescheinigung B3
Jun 10, 2025Zustellungsbescheinigung B2
Jun 10, 2025Notification Of Service
May 29, 2025Letter For Service
May 28, 2025Panel Appointment
May 28, 2025Document From Epo
May 28, 2025Communicationcheck
May 27, 2025Document From Epo
May 26, 2025Document From Epo
May 22, 2025Receipt
May 22, 2025Panel Appointment
May 22, 2025Formal Checks Notification Of Positive Outcome
May 22, 2025Epo Request For Case Pending
May 19, 2025Verletzungsklage Zu Ep'243
May 19, 2025Anlage Es 15 Anlagenverzeichnis
May 19, 2025Anlage Es 14 Test Report
May 19, 2025Anlage Es 13 Ifixit Report Iphone 16 Pro Chip Id 15.05
May 19, 2025Anlage Es 12B Merkmalsgliederung De
May 19, 2025Anlage Es 12A Merkmalsgliederung En
May 19, 2025Anlage Es 11 Ruecknahme Opt Out
May 19, 2025Anlage Es 10 Auszug Aus Patentregister Nl
May 19, 2025Anlage Es 09 Auszug Aus Patentregister Fr
May 19, 2025Anlage Es 08 Auszug Aus Patentregister De
May 19, 2025Anlage Es 07 EP3107243B1
May 19, 2025Anlage Es 06 Apple Retail Netherlands B.V06.05
May 19, 2025Anlage Es 05 Apple Retail France Eurl 06.05
May 19, 2025Anlage Es 04 By Muenchen Hra 115007 Ad 20250516143316
May 19, 2025Anlage Es 03 Apple Distribution International Limited 08.05
May 19, 2025Anlage Es 02 Apple Inc. 08.05
May 19, 2025Anlage Es 01 Uebersetzung Klageschrift
May 19, 2025Acknowledgement Of Lodging

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