We successfully represented the defendant (OCV Intellectual Capital LLC) in the IPEC and the Court of Appeal on the validity and infringement of their patent for a range of compositions for making glass fibre. The judgment contains a discussion of the patent office’s ‘serious contemplation’ test for novelty in the context of overlapping ranges and its compatibility with those principles.

We are representing our client in the wearable technology industry in the IPEC in relation to allegations that their product infringes the UK patents of the claimant. Proceedings are ongoing.

We represented our client (Flexicare) in their defence against a patent infringement claim in Germany relating to a Laryngeal device.  The case successfully settled before trial.

We represented our client (Wavescapes) in respect of the infringement of their trade marks in the IPEC. The case successfully settled shortly before the CMC.

We represent a US-based company active in the use of fungi in building panels and packaging in relation to the unauthorised use of their patents in Europe and elsewhere, including threatened proceedings in the UK and Australia, and a revocation action in the Czech Republic.

We represented a UK filtration and separation technologies company in a complex patent entitlement dispute.  The case settled successfully before proceedings were issued.

We represented the defendants (MAT) in UK patent infringement proceedings in the High Court in relation to an air filtration system. The case was successfully settled before trial.

As part of a multi-jurisdictional enforcement, we represented the claimants (Playseats) in UK design infringement proceedings in the IPEC in relation to foldable gaming chairs. The case was successfully settled before trial.

We are representing a major European drinks manufacturer in relation to the infringement of their process patent, including defending an EPO opposition and, with French counsel, handling a saisie contrefaçon action in France and related proceedings in the Paris court. 

We are representing the rights of a major US musician in relation to an unauthorised commercial tribute act, including trade mark infringement proceedings in the UK High Court. The matter is ongoing.

We are representing a major US credit card company in complex pre-action litigation and in related cancellation actions regarding the unauthorised use of their brand in the UK. The case is ongoing.

We represented a UK client in relation to a breach of patent licence claim and a counterclaim challenging patent validity, in particular handling CEDR mediation, which successfully resolved the dispute. 

We represented a major European optical fibre company in a UKIPO revocation case, in which the target patent was revoked. The action formed part of a pre-emptive litigation strategy to assist proceedings elsewhere in the EU where the patent was being enforced against our client.

We are representing the licensee in complex pre-action litigation regarding the misuse of their brand by a confectionary retailer. We are working alongside an international law firm representing the licensor in the action. The case is ongoing.

We are representing the licensee in complex pre-action litigation regarding the misuse of their brand by a confectionary retailer. We are working alongside an international law firm representing the licensor in the action. The case is ongoing.

We represented our client, a UK charity, in relation to repeated infringement of their trade marks by a major supermarket chain. The case was successfully settled before proceedings were issued.