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.

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