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Ranbaxy v Astra Zeneca7 June 2011John Baldwin QC is leading Mark Chacksfield in this recent patent infringement and revocation action concerning novel forms of esomeprazole in a very pure state. Ranbaxy is seeking to clear the way so as to be free to launch its generic version of esomeprazole as soon as possible and before other generic competitors. The trial […]
Adelphi Masterfil Limited v Brian Potiphar and Filling and Capping Machines Limited6 June 2011Action for breach of a settlement agreement. The 6 day High Court trial concerned potential breaches of settlement agreement caused by the alleged misuse of technical design drawings for filling and capping machines used for the production of consumer products such as shampoos and the like. There was also a minor claim to copyright infringement. […]
Adelphi Masterfil Limited v Brian Potiphar and Filling and Capping Machines Limited6 June 2011Action for breach of a settlement agreement. The 6 day High Court trial concerned potential breaches of settlement agreement caused by the alleged misuse of technical design drawings for filling and capping machines used for the production of consumer products such as shampoos and the like. There was also a minor claim to copyright infringement. […]
MedImmune v Novartis [2011] EWHC 1669 (Pat); [2012] FSR 2327 May 2011Richard Meade QC and James Whyte acted for the claimant patentee in a patent infringement/revocation action concerning antibody phage display, in the first of a series of trials between the same parties around Europe. This technology was developed by the Medical Research Council and Cambridge Antibody Technology (now MedImmune) and provides a way to screen […]
MedImmune v Novartis [2011] EWHC 1669 (Pat); [2012] FSR 2327 May 2011Richard Meade QC and James Whyte acted for the claimant patentee in a patent infringement/revocation action concerning antibody phage display, in the first of a series of trials between the same parties around Europe. This technology was developed by the Medical Research Council and Cambridge Antibody Technology (now MedImmune) and provides a way to screen […]
Jean Christian Perfumes v Sanjay Thakrar [2011] EWHC 2011 (Ch)27 May 2011Jonathan Hill acted as junior counsel in the claimant’s successful claim against Mr Thakrar for Community trade mark infringement by arranging the importation of unauthorised “Stunning by Katie Price” perfume into the EU. John Baldwin QC, sitting as a deputy High Court judge, rejected Mr Thakrar’s claims that his involvement ended before the goods were […]
Jean Christian Perfumes v Sanjay Thakrar [2011] EWHC 2011 (Ch)27 May 2011Jonathan Hill acted as junior counsel in the claimant’s successful claim against Mr Thakrar for Community trade mark infringement by arranging the importation of unauthorised “Stunning by Katie Price” perfume into the EU. John Baldwin QC, sitting as a deputy High Court judge, rejected Mr Thakrar’s claims that his involvement ended before the goods were […]
8 New Square’s new web page26 May 20118 New Square is pleased to introduce our new web-site. We hope the increased information about our areas of practice and improved information on barrister specialties will help our clients when selecting counsel. We would welcome comments from our clients to John Call.
Sir Robin Jacob and His Honour Michael Fysh QC SC rejoin chambers as Door Tenants20 May 20118 New Square is delighted to announce that Sir Robin Jacob and His Honour Michael Fysh have rejoined chambers and will practise as Arbitrators and Mediators. Sir Robin Jacob (formerly Lord Justice Jacob) was head of chambers at 8 New Square until October 1993 when he was appointed as a High Court Judge assigned to […]
The Patents County Court Guide19 May 2011The new Guide to the Patents County Court (PCC) has been issued with the approval of The Chancellor of the High Court. You can download the guide here. The guide gives information and assistance on the conduct of patent and intellectual property cases at the PCC under the new rules which came into effect from […]