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Monday, 3 October 2005

NEW IP JUDGE'S FIRST CASE

The IPKat has learnt that the new Patents Court Judge, Mr Justice Kitchin, is expected to hear his first case on Wednesday 5 October (this Wednesday) in Court 58 at the Royal Courts of Justice.

The IPKat notes that it's a public hearing and all are welcome to go along.

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