Recently, the Unified Patent Court’s Mannheim Local Division unexpectedly issued an injunction in the standard-essential patent case of Panasonic v. OPPO, marking the court's inaugural injunction concerning a FRAND affirmative defense. Despite prior indications of a potential settlement, Panasonic's opposition to OPPO's last-minute stay request highlights ongoing disagreements, suggesting that negotiations remain unresolved. The timeline of events leading to the injunction reveals a series of hearings and motions that culminated in a hasty decision-making process. Moreover, the recent decisions from the UPC signal significant judicial developments in the realm of FRAND litigation, though procedural clarity still warrants improvement.
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