FD Technologies Plc v Inqdata Limited

FD Technologies Plc v Inqdata Limited

Given the technical complexity and factual disputes, the court will be assisted by Part 7-style pleadings to define disagreements precisely before deciding on disclosure and evidence; therefore, the Part 7 claim should progress and Part 8 claim remain stayed.

Parties
Claimant: FD Technologies Plc; Defendant: INQDATA Limited
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
07 March 2025
Procedural Posture
Commercial / Directions Hearing
Outcome
KX's Part 7 claim to progress; INQ's Part 8 claim stayed.
Legal Topics
Licence Agreement Interpretation, Contractual Dispute, Software Usage Restrictions, Case Management Procedure
Contract Law Intellectual Property Information Technology Licence Agreement Interpretation Contractual Dispute Software Usage Restrictions Case Management Procedure

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Parties

FD Technologies Plc

Claimant

INQDATA Limited

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Commercial / Directions Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether INQDATA Limited's use of KX software exceeds permitted licence parameters
  2. 2 Whether INQDATA Limited offers competing services in breach of licence
  3. 3 Appropriate procedural framework for resolving the dispute

Ratio Decidendi

Given the technical complexity and factual disputes, the court will be assisted by Part 7-style pleadings to define disagreements precisely before deciding on disclosure and evidence; therefore, the Part 7 claim should progress and Part 8 claim remain stayed.

Court Disposition

KX's Part 7 claim to progress; INQ's Part 8 claim stayed.

Orders

  • Exchange of pleadings to proceed expeditiously.
  • Further directions and disclosure to be determined after pleadings.