High Court (Intellectual Property Enterprise Court)

High Court Analyzes Admissibility and Exceptions to Without Prejudice Rule in Contract Dispute

Explore the legal intricacies of trial witness evidence in the Ocean On Land Technology (UK) Limited v Richard Land case, including exceptions to the without prejudice rule and principles of evidence admissibility in contractual disputes, as analyzed by the High Court of England and Wales. Gain insights into key outcomes and learn about the practical application of legal doctrines within the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC).

[2024] EWHC 396 (IPEC)

Seraphine Limited v Mamarella GmbH: High Court Examines Service Out of Jurisdiction and Contract Construction

Explore the Seraphine Limited v Mamarella GmbH case, emphasizing service out of jurisdiction, contract construction, and jurisdiction clauses. Learn the legal principles applied and the outcomes determined by the court. Understand the significance of clear contractual terms and proving a 'good arguable case' when serving internationally.

[2024] EWHC 425 (IPEC)

Analysis of Cost Assessment and Part 36 Offers in Equisafety Limited v Battle Case

Learn about the legal disputes in Equisafety Limited v Battle, Hayward and Bower Limited & Anor [2024], analyzing trade mark infringement and passing off cases within the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court. Explore key legal principles, including costs assessment, Part 36 offers, interest on costs, and exceptional circumstances for lifting IPEC caps, and their impact on financial outcomes and settlements in intellectual property litigation.

[2024] EWHC 283 (IPEC)

Issues of Joinder of Parties and Amendment of Pleadings Explored in Wise Payments Ltd v With Wise Ltd Case

Explore legal principles and outcomes of Wise Payments Limited v With Wise Limited & Ors in joinder of parties and amendment of pleadings under CPR. Learn about joint tortfeasorship criteria and the court's considerations in adding new parties, notably Mr. Nash. Balancing arguability, coherence, and cost-benefit aspects, discover why Mr. Käärmann and Mr. Hinrikus were joined while Mr. Nash's application was dismissed.Gain insights into IPEC's case management principles and the importance of establishing liability for joint tortfeasance.

[2024] EWHC 234 (IPEC)

High Court Deliberates on Patent Infringement and Interim Injunctions in Cloud Cycle v Verifi Case

Delve into the complexities of patent infringement and interim injunctions in the Cloud Cycle Limited v Verifi LLC & Anor case. Explore the nuances of summary judgment and expert evidence's role in the legal landscape. Understand the significance of the court's dismissal of both applications in balancing irreparable harm for the involved parties.

[2024] EWHC 233 (IPEC)

Thatchers Cider v Aldi: Court Rules No Likelihood of Confusion in Trade Mark Dispute

Analyzing the Thatchers Cider Company Limited v Aldi Stores Limited case, this article delves into key legal principles surrounding trade mark infringement and passing off. Learn how the Court's ruling hinged on consumer perception and distinctiveness, resulting in a meticulous interpretation of intellectual property laws.

[2024] EWHC 88 (IPEC)

PSN Recruitments Limited v Graeme Ludley & Anor: Analyzing Passing Off and Breach of Confidence in Post-Employment Misconduct

Analyze the legal principles and outcomes of the PSN Recruitments Limited case regarding passing off and breach of confidence in employment post-termination activities. Understand the court's rulings on goodwill protection, misrepresentation, damage quantification, and equitable duty of confidence to protect business interests effectively.

[2023] EWHC 3153 (IPEC)