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.