Patents cases should be dealt with in the Patents County Court or the Patents court as appropriate. Factors suggesting the Patents County Court included that the parties were smaller sized companies or of lesser means, or the length of the hearing, and the availability of an earlier listing. Longer cases might be more appropriate for the High Court, since such cases might also be more complex. The effects on those other than the actual parties should also be considered. Those involved in cases and the court should bear in mind the possibility of transferring cases.
Judges:
Neuberger J
Citations:
Times 31-Jul-2001, Gazette 09-Aug-2001
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Intellectual Property, Litigation Practice
Updated: 03 June 2022; Ref: scu.136160