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Tesla v InterDigital [2025] EWCA Civ 1936 March 2025Judgment in the jurisdiction dispute in Tesla v InterDigital was handed down by the Court of Appeal on 6 March 2025. Maxwell Keay appeared for InterDigital.
Lenovo v Ericsson [2025] EWCA Civ 18228 February 2025The Court of Appeal today handed down judgment following the appeal by Lenovo for a declaration as to the terms of an interim licence pending a FRAND trial in the ongoing dispute between Lenovo and Ericsson. The Court of Appeal allowed the appeal, holding that (1) Ericsson are in breach of their obligation of good […]
J&J Snack Foods Corp v Ralph Peters & Sons Ltd [2025] EWHC 436 (Ch)27 February 2025Judgment in J&J Snack Foods Corp and another v Ralph Peters & Sons Ltd and another [2025] EWHC 436 (Ch) was handed down by Mr Justice Fancourt on 27th February 2025.  Beth Collett appeared for the successful Defendants. The Defendants discharged a £20m freezing order and related imaging order obtained by the Claimants on an […]
Prevayl Innovations Ltd v Whoop Inc [2025] EWHC 399 (IPEC)27 February 2025Henry Ward successfully acted for the Defendant, Whoop, in this patent infringement action brought by Prevayl, in which His Honour Judge Hacon found the patent invalid for obviousness over both pieces of prior art.
UPC Representative: Andrew Lykiardopoulos KC18 February 2025We are pleased to announce that Andrew Lykiardopoulos KC is now a registered UPC representative and can act as an advocate at UPC proceedings. Please contact the clerks if you would like further details.
Illiquidx Ltd v Altana Wealth Ltd and others [2025] EWHC 299 (Ch)13 February 2025Judgment in Illiquidx Ltd v Altana Wealth Ltd and others [2025] EWHC 299 (Ch) was handed down by the Honourable Mr Justice Rajah on 13th February 2025. Tom Moody-Stuart KC appeared for the Defendants.
Jukic v The BBC and another [2025] EWHC 221 (Ch)10 February 2025Judgment in Jukic v The BBC and another [2025] EWHC 221 (Ch) was handed down by the Honourable Mr Justice Thompsell on 10th February 2025.  Ashton Chantrielle appeared for the Defendant.
United King Film Distribution Ltd v British Telecommunications PLC23 January 2025Martin Howe KC (instructed by Penningtons Manches Cooper) applied for a website blocking injunction under section 97A of the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 against BT and five other UK internet service providers, on behalf of United King and three other Israeli broadcasters. The order, granted by Richard Smith J, required the ISPs to […]
Thatchers Cider Company v Aldi Stores [2025] EWCA Civ 520 January 2025Martin Howe KC and Beth Collett appeared for the successful appellants (“Thatchers”) in their claim against Aldi for trade mark infringement under s.10(3) of the Trade Marks Act 1994. Thatchers brought a claim against Aldi’s own brand cloudy lemon cider product, which resembled the device mark Thatchers’ had registered to protect its own highly successful […]
Rinkoff v Baby Cow Productions [2025] EWHC 39 (IPEC)17 January 2025Jonathan Hill appeared for the successful Defendant in a copyright infringement claim brought by Joshua Rinkoff, a comedian who performs under the name Harry Deansway. Mr Rinkoff claimed to own the copyright in the format of two series of comedy shows called “Shambles” he had produced and released on YouTube.  He described the series in […]