Patent decision
- BL number
- O/0353/23
- Concerning rights in
- GB2541956B and EP(UK) 3168826B1
- Hearing Officer
- Mr P Thorpe
- Decision date
- 12 April 2023
- Person(s) or Company(s) involved
- B D & H Limited and Signwaves Limited
- Provisions discussed
- Patents Act Sections 71 and 72
- Keywords
- Infringement, Revocation
- Related Decisions
- None
Summary
B D & H Limited sought and was granted a declaration that their Boost sign did not infringe either GB 2541956 B or EP (UK) 3168826 B1 in the name of Signwaves Ltd. It’s request that EP3168826 B1 be revoked, which was tied to a claim construction that if accurate could lead to possible infringement was unsuccessful given the Hearing Officer finding in its favour on an alternative and non-infringing construction.
Full decision O/0353/23
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