UPC CFI, President, 26 January 2026 : Position of the defendant is the decisive factor when balance of interests is equal in change of language proceedings

Language of proceedings changed to language of the patent , namely English. (Article 49 UPCA , Rule 323 RoP).  

On the grounds of fairness, all relevant circumstances – in particular those related to the case and the respective position of the parties – shall be considered. 

If the outcome of balancing of interest is equal, the position of the defendant is the decisive factor.  (Art. 49 (5) UPCA) 

IPPT20260126, UPC CFI, President, Nordmeccanica v Bobst Manchester