LD Mannheim, September 12, 2025, Decision, UPC_CFI_338/2024

1. Key takeaways

Direct infringement when supplying set of components

If the patent-protected product is specifically designed to easily assemble its components at the place of use without the addition of further items, the mere offering or supplying of all components already constitutes a direct patent infringement within the meaning of Art. 25(a) UPCA.

Direct infringement when supplying a single component

If a patent-protected product consists of at least two identical, coordinated components which are designed to be assembled into the patented product without adding further items, already the individual sale of such a component regularly constitutes a direct patent infringement within the meaning of Art. 25(a) UPCA if the possibility of assembly is pointed out or otherwise obvious.