Crypto Open Patent Alliance v Dr Craig Steven Wright

Crypto Open Patent Alliance v Dr Craig Steven Wright

Dr Wright has persistently brought claims and applications which are totally without merit, causing substantial harm to individuals, businesses, and the court system. There is a significant risk of further abusive litigation unless restrained. An ECRO would be insufficient; only a GCRO is just and proportionate to address the risk and protect court resources and potential defendants.

Parties
Claimant: Crypto Open Patent Alliance; Defendant: Dr. Craig Steven Wright; Claimant: SquareUp Europe Limited
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
05 December 2025
Procedural Posture
Application for Civil Restraint Order / Judgment on Application
Outcome
General Civil Restraint Order granted for three years against Dr Wright; referral to Attorney General; costs awarded to Applicants.
Legal Topics
Civil Restraint Orders, Vexatious Litigation, Contempt of Court, Costs, Anti Suit Injunctions
Civil Procedure Intellectual Property Defamation Civil Restraint Orders Vexatious Litigation Contempt of Court Costs Anti Suit Injunctions

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Parties

Crypto Open Patent Alliance

Claimant

Dr. Craig Steven Wright

Defendant

SquareUp Europe Limited

Claimant

Procedural Posture

Application for Civil Restraint Order / Judgment on Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Dr Wright has persistently brought claims or applications which are totally without merit (TWM)
  2. 2 Whether there is a risk of further abusive litigation unless restrained
  3. 3 Whether a General Civil Restraint Order (GCRO) is just and proportionate

Ratio Decidendi

Dr Wright has persistently brought claims and applications which are totally without merit, causing substantial harm to individuals, businesses, and the court system. There is a significant risk of further abusive litigation unless restrained. An ECRO would be insufficient; only a GCRO is just and proportionate to address the risk and protect court resources and potential defendants.

Court Disposition

General Civil Restraint Order granted for three years against Dr Wright; referral to Attorney General; costs awarded to Applicants.

Orders

  • GCRO against Dr Wright for three years, until 7 March 2028
  • Referral of Dr Wright’s conduct to Attorney General for consideration of civil proceedings order under s.42(1) Senior Courts Act 1981