The Milan Local Division denied Cardo Systems' request to shorten the deadline for the defendants, Shenzhen Ziwu Chuangxin Technology Co. and Resosport Limited (jointly Reso Group), to file their statements of defense. Cardo filed an infringement action and the deadline issue arose due to protocol around the service of proceedings. Resosport, based in Hong Kong, had not completed service and the court ruling allowed for an aligned timeline extension for both defendants, providing them with a uniform deadline of 10 September 2026 for their filings. Cardo argued that this extension contradicted the UPC's swift dispute resolution goals, as it effectively gave the defendants more time. However, the court ruled this did not violate procedural good faith principles, ensuring both an orderly and efficient process. Consequently, the court dismissed Cardo's application and upheld the judge-rapporteur's balanced compromise dated 10 July 2026.