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Novelty of Overlapping Ranges in the UK

Novelty of Overlapping Ranges in the UK

In Jushi v OCV, Jushi Group Co., Ltd applied to the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court to revoke European Patent 1831118 in the name of OCV Intellectual Capital LLC. Jushi alleged that the patent lacked novelty and was obvious over US Patent Application No....
Inquiries as to Damages: A New Commonplace

Inquiries as to Damages: A New Commonplace

Prior to the 2010-2013 reforms undertaken at the former Patent County Court (PCC), now the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC), the numbers of inquiries into damages were relatively low, partly due to the length of court actions and partly due to cost....
The End of Disclosure Orders for Obviousness Cases?

The End of Disclosure Orders for Obviousness Cases?

Background Positec are a company wishing to sell robotic lawnmowers in the UK. They are seeking a declaration of non-infringement and revocation through the High Court of Husqvarna’s patent (EP 1512053), which relates to a method for operating an automatic...