Week 7, 2026: UPC Unfiltered – Judicial "Magic," Failed Stalling Tactics & The Language Trap

Prof. Willem Hoyng reviews a week of tactical blunders and strict enforcement at the UPC.

In this episode:

💥 Stalling Backfires (Van Loon v Inverquark):The defendant tried to play games with confidentiality deadlines. The Court’s response? Releasing the unredacted expert report to the claimant.

🗣️ Stop the Language Swap:Filing in German only to switch to English is a waste of time and money. Prof. Hoyng’s advice: File in English-friendly divisions (The Hague, Paris, Nordic-Baltic) from day one.

🔨 No De Novo Review (Centripetal v Palo Alto):The Court of Appeal confirms it is not a "repair shop." You cannot fix a defective inspection request on appeal—the system is strictly front-loaded.

✨ Judicial Magic (Adeia v Disney):The Hague Division cancels a hearing with retroactive effect to adjust fee reimbursements.

📖 Read the full written analysis:⁠https://www.hoyngrokhmonegier.com/news-insights/detail/upc-unfiltered-by-willem-hoyng-upc-decisions-week-07-2026⁠

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