Massimo Osti SRL v Global Design And Innovation Ltd & Anor

Massimo Osti SRL v Global Design And Innovation Ltd & Anor

The claim is suitable for the IPEC and should not be retained in the High Court because the monetary value is within IPEC limits, the issues are not unduly complex, and the estimated trial length fits IPEC procedures. The parties' ability to litigate in the High Court is a neutral factor.

Parties
Claimant: Massimo Osti S.r.l; First Defendant: Global Design and Innovation Limited; Second Defendant: Mr John Sharp
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
30 August 2018
Procedural Posture
Civil Intellectual Property / Application to Set Aside Transfer Order to IPEC
Outcome
Application to set aside transfer order refused; claim to proceed in IPEC
Legal Topics
Trademark Infringement, Breach of Contract, Implied Licence, Jurisdiction and Transfer of Proceedings
Intellectual Property Contract Trademark Infringement Breach of Contract Implied Licence Jurisdiction and Transfer of Proceedings

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Parties

Massimo Osti S.r.l

Claimant

Global Design and Innovation Limited

First Defendant

Mr John Sharp

Second Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil Intellectual Property / Application to Set Aside Transfer Order to IPEC

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claim should be retained in the High Court or transferred to the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC)
  2. 2 Whether an Implied Licence existed between the claimant and defendants
  3. 3 Whether the claimant's consent to manufacture exhausted its rights in the goods

Ratio Decidendi

The claim is suitable for the IPEC and should not be retained in the High Court because the monetary value is within IPEC limits, the issues are not unduly complex, and the estimated trial length fits IPEC procedures. The parties' ability to litigate in the High Court is a neutral factor.

Court Disposition

Application to set aside transfer order refused; claim to proceed in IPEC

Orders

  • Claim to be transferred to the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC)