Mannheim Local Division - FRAND Confidentiality Order

The Mannheim Local Division of the Unified Patent Court issued an order concerning the confidentiality of license negotiations between Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. and HMD Global Oy, related to European Patent EP 3 667 981. The order, established under Rule 262A RoP, mandates that all confidential details of FRAND (Fair, Reasonable, and Non-Discriminatory) negotiations between the parties are protected. It creates a confidentiality regime that extends to future submissions, aiming to avoid repetitive confidentiality determinations for similar information. The protection is justified given the sensitive nature of the information, including potential third-party license agreements. Both parties have coordinated out-of-court and agreed with the confidentiality approach, permitting objections within one week for unjustified confidentiality markings. The order restricts access to unredacted documents, ensuring confidentiality is maintained strictly within the proceedings.

UPC Publication Date:01/19/2026
Summarized:01/20/2026
Type:Application RoP262A
Court:Mannheim (DE) Local Division
Parties:Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd v. v. v. HMD Global Oy
Winning Party:Unknown
Counterclaim:No
Patent Number:EP 3 667 981
Patent Title:N/A
Grounds for decision:Confidentiality of FRAND negotiationsRule 262A RoP
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