Order of the Court of First Instance of the Unified Patent Court - Local Division Munich
Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC ('Oxford') sought provisional measures against MGI Tech and others ('MGI') in respect of patent infringements relating to their 'Cyclone Devices'. Oxford claimed MGI infringed on four European patents by advertising and selling the products in various countries, requesting injunctive relief, sequestration, and information. On 30 June 2026, the court invited Oxford to amend its claims and provided timelines for document submissions. MGI filed for an extension to object due to technical access issues to case files, which the court rejected, stating the objections timeline was adequately considered. The refusal was based on balancing the hearing rights with the need for prompt remedies and preparation times for court members. There is no noted counterclaim, and the outcome is yet undetermined, as proceedings are ongoing with a possible oral hearing scheduled for August 2026.