Koninklijke Philips NV v Asustek Computer Incorporation & Ors

Koninklijke Philips NV v Asustek Computer Incorporation & Ors

The importance of early determination outweighs prejudice to Philips; the ASUS Defendants' application will be heard on 13 December 2019, with specified assumptions to reduce complexity and prejudice.

Parties
Claimant: Koninklijke Philips N.V.; Defendant: Asustek Computer Incorporation; Defendant: Asustek (UK) Limited; Defendant: ASUS Technology Pte. Ltd; Defendant: HTC Corporation; Defendant: HTC Europe Co. Ltd
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
27 November 2019
Procedural Posture
Intellectual Property / Interlocutory Application Management
Outcome
Application for early hearing granted.
Legal Topics
FRAND Licensing, Case Management, Extrication From Proceedings, Global Vs Territorial Licence
Intellectual Property Patents Civil Procedure FRAND Licensing Case Management Extrication From Proceedings Global Vs Territorial Licence

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Parties

Koninklijke Philips N.V.

Claimant

Asustek Computer Incorporation

Defendant

Asustek (UK) Limited

Defendant

ASUS Technology Pte. Ltd

Defendant

HTC Corporation

Defendant

HTC Europe Co. Ltd

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Intellectual Property / Interlocutory Application Management

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the ASUS Defendants' application to exit Trial D should be determined early or at trial
  2. 2 Appropriate timing for determination of complex licensing issues
  3. 3 Impact of early hearing on parties and court resources

Ratio Decidendi

The importance of early determination outweighs prejudice to Philips; the ASUS Defendants' application will be heard on 13 December 2019, with specified assumptions to reduce complexity and prejudice.

Court Disposition

Application for early hearing granted.

Orders

  • ASUS Defendants' application to exit Trial D will be heard on 13 December 2019.
  • Hearing will proceed on specified assumptions regarding global FRAND licence and licensing policy.