Union Carbide Corporation v BP Chemicals Limited: CA 26 Nov 1998

The parties alleged and denied infringement of patents and sought declarations that patents were invalid and sought revocation.

Judges:

Aldous LJ

Citations:

[1998] EWCA Civ 1863

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Citing:

Appeal from – Union Carbide Corporation v BP Chemicals Limited ChD 31-Jul-1997
The parties disputed the validity of patents concerning the processes for producing polymers.
Held: The patents were upheld. Jacob J explained the nature of invention underlying the right to apply for a patent: ‘Invention can lie in finding . .
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Intellectual Property

Updated: 27 November 2022; Ref: scu.145342