IP Case Studies
"A problem clearly stated is a problem half solved" – Dorothea Brande
A core aspect of our practice is that Virtuoso specialists are well-versed in highly technical IP matters within science, technology, healthcare and education.
It is a point of pride for the firm that our experts get to the heart of intricate and complex matters – and secure favourable results, whereas other firms lack insight beyond the law itself.
IP Disputes
J. Mac Safety Systems Limited v Q Deck Safety Systems Limited: Short summary Defending UKUDR Claim for Safety Decking System The Problem: Our client, Q Deck, a former customer of J. Mac's safety decking, faced a High Court UK Unregistered Design Right infringement claim after launching its own compatible "Q Deck" system. J. Mac…
IP Disputes
Invista Textiles v Botes: Short summary Defending a biotech startup from a "bet-the-company" High Court lawsuit The problem: Three leading scientists were sued in the High Court by their former multinational employer (a £2M+ "David vs. Goliath" claim) after they left to form an innovative startup. The claimant alleged breach of confidence and IP…
IP Disputes
Twentieth Century Fox v. Cyclone Events Limited and Stiwt Arts Trust Limited: Short Summary Defending local theatre against Fox copyright claim The problem: Our clients, a small events company and community theatre, faced a High Court copyright claim from Twentieth Century Fox for an unauthorised performance of "The Greatest Showman." Fox claimed disproportionately high…
IP Disputes
Link Up Mitaka Ltd (t/a Thebigword) v Language Empire Ltd & Anor: Short summary Competitor Cybersquatting Converted into Record Damages The problem: Our client, a global translation firm, discovered a direct competitor was using fraudulent websites (cybersquatting) to impersonate their brand and siphon off new business enquiries. Our action & the result: We brought…
IP Disputes
Glencairn IP Holdings Limited v. Dartington Crystal (Torrington) Limited: Short summary Defeating injunction threatening major glassware line The Problem: Our client, Dartington Crystal, faced a High Court interim injunction from competitor Glencairn, alleging Dartington's "Whisky Experience" glass infringed Glencairn's Registered Design. An injunction would force the immediate removal of the product from major retailers.…
IP Disputes
Freshasia Foods Ltd v Jing Lu: Short summary Defending an employee's right to work against an aggressive injunction. The problem: Our client, a marketing professional, left his job at a food company (Freshasia) for a competitor. Freshasia sought an urgent High Court injunction to enforce broad non-compete/non-solicitation clauses, seemingly aiming to stop him from…
IP Disputes
Argos Limited v Argos Systems Inc: Short summary Defending a US company's ".com" domain against a UK retail giant, right up to the Supreme Court. The Problem: Our US client owned the web domain "argos.com" legitimately since 1992. UK retailer Argos UK, wanting the domain, sued them in the UK High Court for trade mark…
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