UPC CFI, LD Dusseldorf, 23 January 2026 : Supplementary expert opinion following expert description in an inspection order - not allowed.

No basis for ordering a supplementary expert opinion following a detailed expert description regarding an ex-parte order for inspection and preservation of evidence. (Article 60 UPCA, Rule 196.4 RoP, Rule 197 RoP, Rule 199 RoP) 

It is incompatible to reach a decision on the timely release of the expert’s detailed description by requesting clarification of factual accuracy of the prepared description.

 Protection of the respondent does not require the obtaining of a supplementary expert opinion. 

Unredacted version of the expert’s description to be disclosed to the applicant in the absence of any confidentiality interests asserted by the respondent. (Rule 262A RoP)

IPPT20260123, UPC CFI, LD Düsseldorf, Van Loon Beheer v Inverquark