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CJEU publishes 2025 data
A total of 1,878 cases were brought before the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) and the General Court in 2025, according to statistics published by the Court. The two courts closed 1,898 cases during the year.
The number of cases pending before the courts was 2,489 down from 2,509 in 2024.
General Court trends
The General Court hears certain types of cases, including appeals from EUIPO relating to EUTMs and REUDs.
The total number of cases brought before the General Court increased by 26% to 989 – the highest number in its history. However, the number of IP cases fell 4% to 257.
The General Court closed 1,527 cases in 2025. Even if 404 essentially identical cases are counted as one case, the total closures of 1,124 represents an increase of 22% and the highest level in the history of the Court.
The CJEU said the actual duration of proceedings before the General Court is now 16 months, compared with18.5 months in 2024.
The data was published by the CJEU on 20 March and is available in all EU official languages.
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