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The EPO and National Courts - An Odd Relationship. Graham Burnett-Hall, Associate

The Patents County Court has recently handed down its judgment in the latest stage long running dispute between Unilin Beheer BV (“Unilin”) and Berry Floor NV (“Berry”). The dispute concerns the validity and infringement of Unilin’s European patent for hardwood floor coverings.

October 2006

Cross-border Actions for Patent Infringement. Gregor Grant, Partner

There are two cases pending in the ECJ which should at some future date shed light on the circumstances in which courts can deal with actions involving foreign patents. This briefing note summarises the current situation, and looks at how the British courts are likely to approach the problem.

Briefing Note, January 2006

The 2004 Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation. Graham Burnett-Hall, Associate

The new Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation ("TTBER" - Commission Regulation No. 772/2004), which came into force on 1 May 2004, will require companies to change their approach to the drafting of technology licence agreements which relate to the European Union. This includes the 10 accession states which joined the EU on 1 May.

Published in Remarks - Summer Edition 2004