Advanced Brain Monitoring v. Philips - Infringement and Counterclaim on EP 2 437 696 B2

This legal decision involves a dispute between Advanced Brain Monitoring (ABM) and Philips regarding the alleged infringement of EP 2 437 696 B2, a patent related to a wearable position therapy device designed to treat sleep disorders. ABM, the patent holder, accuses Philips of infringing this patent with their NightBalance device. Philips counters, arguing non-infringement, challenging the patent's validity on grounds of lack of novelty and inventive step over prior art, specifically referencing JP H03-49748 A. Additionally, Philips contends that the patent suffers from unpermitted added matter and insufficiency of disclosure. A counterclaim for patent revocation is filed by Philips. The decision discusses interim applications, procedural issues, and amendments to claims, but no settlement was reached between the parties.

UPC Publication Date:03/03/2026
Summarized:03/04/2026
Type:Infringement Action
Court:The Hague (NL) Local Division
Parties:Advanced Brain Monitoring, Inc. v. v. v. Koninklijke Philips N.V. Et al
Winning Party:Unknown
Counterclaim:Yes
Patent Number:EP2437696B2
Patent Title:Systems and methods for controlling position
Grounds for decision:Patent infringementLack of noveltyInventive stepSufficiency of disclosure
RemediesProhibition of infringementDestruction of infringing productsDamagesLegal costs