Patent decision

BL number

O/482/22

Concerning rights in

GB1903129.3

Hearing Officer

Mr P Thorpe

Decision date

6 June 2022

Person(s) or Company(s) involved

Electric Shuffle IP Limited

Provisions discussed

Patents Act S 1(1)(b)

Keywords

Inventive step

Related Decisions

None

Summary

The invention relates to a shuffleboard table that is designed to be played from one end. This enables it to be placed end on against in a wall in a building thus taking up less space. The Invention was found to be obvious in light of the prior art despite the applicant arguing that the prior art should be interpreted in a particular way in light of the common general knowledge of the skilled person. The application was refused.

Full decision O/482/22 803Kb