Background The patent in question in this case was EP2854723 in the name of Coloplast A/S and related to ostomy bags. The European patent was opposed by Hollister Inc on 16 April 2018 on the ground that the claimed invention was not new and did not involve an...
The case relates to expandable garden hoses, which are now commonly available. Emson is the exclusive sub-licence of two UK patents, which Emson claimed Hozelock have infringed. Hozelock counter claimed for invalidity of both patents. Important features of this hose...
Background The patent in question (EP 1173181) related to a new dosage regime for tadalafil (marketed under the brand name Cialis®) for treating erectile dysfunction (ED). The patent is owned by ICOS and exclusively licensed to Eli Lilly. The claims of the patent...
Background The Patent in question related to a method of producing platelet rich plasma (PRP) from whole blood. The inventive concept was said to reside in a resuspension step that allowed preparation of PRP from whole blood using only one centrifugation step. The...
The updated guidance note on Brexit and IP provided by the UKIPO makes it clear that the aim of the Government is still for Brexit to cause as little disruption as possible with respect to IP rights. However, despite a ‘no-deal’ Brexit being voted down earlier this...
Technetix was the proprietor of a patent for a cable tap, namely a unit which subdivides a cable TV signal arriving at a street cabinet to individual feeds for individual houses. Cable taps incorporate directional coupler units which reduce the strength of the cable...
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