Rule 306 – Consequences for the proceedings

1. Where the Court orders that a party be added, removed or substituted under Rule 305.1, it shall give directions to regulate the consequences as to case management.

2. The Court shall also determine the extent to which a new party is bound by the proceedings as then constituted.

Case Law

Court of First Instance

IPPT20250107, UPC CFI, LD Munich, Sanofi v Accord
Change in parties (R. 305 RoP, R. 306 RoP, R. 310 RoP). Sanofi-Aventis France, which ceased to exist, is replaced by Sanofi Winthrop Industrie. As Sanofi Winthrop Industrie is already party to the proceedings this replacement has no consequence on proceedings. Sanofi Winthrop Industrie is bound by the proceedings as now constituted. Since it is undisputed that Sanofi Winthrop Industrie succeeded Sanofi-Aventis France from the moment Sanofi-Aventis France ceased to exist, there is no need to order a formal stay. It is sufficient to order that Sanofi-Aventis France be replaced by Sanofi-Aventis France. Since this decision may be reversed, Claimant No 2 shall be designated "Sanofi Winthrop Industrie as successor to Sanofi-Aventis France" in addition to Claimant No 2, which remains "Sanofi Winthrop Industrie".