Nokia OYJ (Nokia Corporation) v IPCom GmbH & Co Kg

Nokia OYJ (Nokia Corporation) v IPCom GmbH & Co Kg

The patent is not invalid for added matter, obviousness, or insufficiency. The Nokia A2 device infringes the patent as its operation falls within the scope of the claims. The appeal is dismissed.

Parties
Claimant/appellant: Nokia OYJ (Nokia Corporation); Defendant/respondent: IPCom GMBH & Co KG
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
10 May 2012
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court (patents Court)
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Added Matter, Obviousness, Insufficiency, Patent Infringement
Intellectual Property Patent Law Added Matter Obviousness Insufficiency Patent Infringement

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Parties

Nokia OYJ (Nokia Corporation)

Claimant/appellant

IPCom GMBH & Co KG

Defendant/respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court (patents Court)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Is the patent invalid for added matter?
  2. 2 Is the patent invalid for obviousness over the common general knowledge?
  3. 3 Is the patent invalid for obviousness over GSM/GPRS?

Ratio Decidendi

The patent is not invalid for added matter, obviousness, or insufficiency. The Nokia A2 device infringes the patent as its operation falls within the scope of the claims. The appeal is dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Patent held valid in amended form
  • Patent held infringed by Nokia A2 device