The IPKat: Windsurfing test

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Results for Windsurfing test

Lord Justices Floyd and Arnold disagree on the inventiveness of expandable hoses [2020] EWCA Civ 871

Some of the best inventions are the most simple. When judging the inventiveness of a simple invention, it is difficult not to be prejudiced...

Dr Rose Hughes - Friday, July 24, 2020

Lord Justices Floyd and Arnold disagree on the inventiveness of expandable hoses [2020] EWCA Civ 871

Reviewed by Dr Rose Hughes on Friday, July 24, 2020 Rating: 5

Armour v LeisureTech

On Friday 14 November, Mr Justice Arnold delivered his judgment in Armour Group Plc v Leisuretech Electronics Pty Ltd [2008] EWHC 2797 (no...

David Pearce - Monday, November 17, 2008

Armour v LeisureTech

Reviewed by David Pearce on Monday, November 17, 2008 Rating: 5

Bühler v Spomax: a lion in the path, or just a yapping terrier?

The Honourable Mr Justice Mann recently delivered his judgment in the case of Bühler AG v FP Spomax SA [2008] EWHC 823 (Ch) . The case inv...

Jeremy - Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Bühler v Spomax: a lion in the path, or just a yapping terrier?

Reviewed by Jeremy on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Rating: 5

Mowser trap "obvious"

Back in early 2006 Mr Justice Pumfrey upheld the patent revocation claim brought by BlackBerry-maker Research in Motion Ltd (RIM) against In...

Jeremy - Thursday, February 08, 2007

Mowser trap "obvious"

Reviewed by Jeremy on Thursday, February 08, 2007 Rating: 5

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