IPPT20250102, UPC CFI, LD Munich, Huawei v Netgear
No bifurcation - party consent (R. 37.1 RoP, Article 33(3) UPCA.
Both parties have argued in favour of the infringement action and the counterclaim for invalidity being heard together before the Munich Local Division. The panel agrees. There are no grounds, demonstrated or otherwise, that would require a different decision.