In the case UPC_CFI_999/2025, ALD France S.A.S (the claimant) filed a nullity action against Nanoval GmbH & Co. KG concerning EP 3 083 107 B1. The dispute primarily involves the independence of ALD France S.A.S, despite its connections to the parent company, ALD Vacuum Technologies GmbH. Nanoval argued the action was an abuse of process, alleging ALD France acted as a 'strawman' for its parent. The court needed to decide on jurisdiction and whether the procedural tactics were permissible. ALD France defended its independent operation and legal standing to maintain the suit, despite arguments of overlapping interests in related cases handled by ALD Vacuum.