Black Sheep v. HL Display: Patent Appeal Withdrawal and Fee Reimbursement

Black Sheep Retail Products B.V. (Defendant) appealed a decision by the Local Division the Hague which found it had infringed HL Display AB's (Claimant) patent, EP 2 432 351. The decision issued an injunction and corrective measures against Black Sheep, while dismissing its counterclaim for revocation. Black Sheep later withdrew its appeal following a stay in proceedings for settlement discussions. The Court of Appeal permitted the withdrawal and declared the proceedings closed, ordering a 50% reimbursement of the appeal Court fees to Black Sheep, consistent with updated procedural rules.

UPC Publication Date:03/06/2026
Summarized:03/07/2026
Type:Application Rop 265
Court:Luxembourg (LU)
Parties:Black Sheep Retail Products B.V v. v. v. HL Display AB
Winning Party:HL Display
Counterclaim:Yes
Patent Number:EP 2 432 351
Patent Title:N/A
Grounds for decision:InfringementInadmissibility of counterclaim for non-infringementWithdrawal of appeal and settlement discussions
RemediesInjunctionCorrective measures