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Infosint v. Lundbeck [2011] EWHC 907 (Pat)14 April 2011Andrew Lykiardopoulos acted in this dispute concerning an intermediate used in the production of the antidepressant drug citalopram. The judgment considers issues of patent law concerning novelty of claimed ranges and the application of the prior use defence under s.64 Patents Act.  
Server v. Apotex [2011] EWHC 730 (Pat)29 March 2011Andrew Lykiardopoulos acted as junior counsel for Servier in this damages enquiry on a cross-undertaking in damages. Servier successfully argued for the return of £17.5 million plus interest paid to Apotex on a cross-undertaking. The money was re-paid due to the fact that Apotex’s claim for compensation was based on manufacture in Canada which itself […]
Football Dataco -v- Sportradar [2011] EWCA 330.29 March 2011Sui Generis Database Right; Reference to CJEU concerns where an internet transmission of infringing data occurs. Reference made 29 March 2011.
Gemstar v Virgin Media [2011] EWCA 30229 March 2011Daniel Alexander QC, James Mellor QC and Andrew Lykiardopoulos appeared in this appeal concerning the patentability of electronic programme guides for television. Virgin Media was successful. James Mellor QC and Andrew Lykiardopoulos also appeared for Virgin Media in the Court below.  
Server v. Apotex [2011] EWHC 730 (Pat)29 March 2011Andrew Lykiardopoulos acted as junior counsel for Servier in this damages enquiry on a cross-undertaking in damages. Servier successfully argued for the return of £17.5 million plus interest paid to Apotex on a cross-undertaking. The money was re-paid due to the fact that Apotex’s claim for compensation was based on manufacture in Canada which itself […]
Gemstar v Virgin Media [2011] EWCA 30229 March 2011Daniel Alexander QC, James Mellor QC and Andrew Lykiardopoulos appeared in this appeal concerning the patentability of electronic programme guides for television. Virgin Media was successful. James Mellor QC and Andrew Lykiardopoulos also appeared for Virgin Media in the Court below.  
Football Dataco -v- Sportradar [2011] EWCA 330.29 March 2011Sui Generis Database Right; Reference to CJEU concerns where an internet transmission of infringing data occurs. Reference made 29 March 2011.
Allen v Bloomsbury and JK Rowling [2010] EWHC 2560 (Ch)18 March 2011The author of a book on wizards is arguing that JK Rowling infringed copyright when she created the Harry Potter series, especially the 4th book, Goblet of Fire. Adrian Speck acted for JK Rowling for the summary judgment and both he and John Baldwin QC are instructed for the trial in February 2012.  
Allen v Bloomsbury and JK Rowling [2010] EWHC 2560 (Ch)18 March 2011The author of a book on wizards is arguing that JK Rowling infringed copyright when she created the Harry Potter series, especially the 4th book, Goblet of Fire. Adrian Speck acted for JK Rowling for the summary judgment and both he and John Baldwin QC are instructed for the trial in February 2012.  
Lucas Films v Andrew Ainsworth [2009] EWCA Civ 13287 March 2011In 1976, the shooting of the film “Star Wars” was imminent, but the studio had not managed to produce the armour and helmets for the Stormtroopers. Andrew Ainsworth, an artist with special skills in thermoforming materials, came to the rescue. Not only did he manage to produce the iconic costumes for the Stormtroopers, in accordance […]