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Preliminary injunction issued against Shanghai firm in Aesculap patent dispute at UPC

( July 15, 2025, 16:25 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Unified Patent Court has granted Aesculap AG a preliminary injunction against Shanghai International Holding Corp. over alleged infringement of its surgical drill bit patent, EP 2,892,442. The Düsseldorf Local Division found the accused product likely infringed the patent, upheld its validity, and agreed that urgent action was needed to prevent market disruption. Judges rejected the defendant’s claim of acting only as an EU representative, and confirmed that even limited roles can trigger liability under UPC rules.See document attached....

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