The UK Courts have decided that they have jurisdiction to grant an interim injunction, restraining an infringer, before a European Patent has granted, in the specific circumstances where the Appeal Board of the EPO had held that a patent should be granted, but the...
Background Neurim previously sued Mylan for infringement in the UK of its European patent no. 1441702, which is related to melatonin for use in improving the sleep quality of a patient suffering from primary insomnia characterised by non-restorative sleep. Mylan...
Overview An infringement action brought by Promptu against Sky was dismissed by the High Court, based on patent invalidity (lack of inventive step). Promptu alleged that the voice control functionality in the Sky Q television service infringed its European Patent (UK)...
Background The present case relates to two patents owned by Claydon Yield-O-Meter Limited (Claydon) relating to a seed drill to be attached to a tractor. Claydon alleged that these patents were infringed by Mzuri Limited. Mzuri counterclaimed for revocation on the...
A summary of the changes for 2021 and key points for right holders to note are provided below. Patents and Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPCs) The UK’s membership of the European Patent Convention and the ability for UK attorneys to represent clients...
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