LD Mannheim, January 13, 2026, Order, UPC_CFI_850/2026

1. Key takeaways

Admissibility of late submissions deferred post-hearing; panel to decide

The decision on rejecting the claimant's allegedly late FRAND submissions, and final admission of the defendant's reply, is deferred to the panel after the oral hearing.

No extension of written procedure; narrow provisional reply allowed (Rule 36 RoP)

The court closed the written phase and refused an extension; the defendant may file a narrowly scoped, provisional reply on the specific FRAND point. Case management supports avoiding delay (Art. 43 UPCA).

Tailored confidentiality regime for third‑party licence (Rule 262A RoP; Rules 290.2, 291 RoP)

• Confidentiality applies to the licence and derived non-public information; access limited to registered UPC representatives (and their assistants), three client employees, and an external economic expert team.