77M Ltd v Ordnance Survey Ltd

77M Ltd v Ordnance Survey Ltd

It is necessary for HMSO to see the confidential documents to make an informed decision on participation in the proceedings; extension of the confidentiality club and time for defence is proportionate and avoids procedural inefficiency.

Parties
Claimant: 77M Limited; Defendant: Ordnance Survey Limited; Interested Party: HMSO (Controller of HMSO)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
13 January 2017
Procedural Posture
Intellectual Property Claim / Interlocutory Application for Extension of Confidentiality Club and Extension of Time for Defence
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Database Rights, Copyright, Confidentiality, Exclusive Licence, Crown Rights Agreement, Procedural Directions
Intellectual Property Contract Law Database Rights Copyright Confidentiality Exclusive Licence Crown Rights Agreement Procedural Directions

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Parties

77M Limited

Claimant

Ordnance Survey Limited

Defendant

HMSO (Controller of HMSO)

Interested Party

Procedural Posture

Intellectual Property Claim / Interlocutory Application for Extension of Confidentiality Club and Extension of Time for Defence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether HMSO should be permitted to join the confidentiality club to access confidential documents
  2. 2 Whether extension of time for filing defence and counterclaim should be granted
  3. 3 Whether HMSO needs to see confidential documents to decide on participation in counterclaim

Ratio Decidendi

It is necessary for HMSO to see the confidential documents to make an informed decision on participation in the proceedings; extension of the confidentiality club and time for defence is proportionate and avoids procedural inefficiency.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Controller of HMSO and representative permitted to join confidentiality club
  • Short extension of time for service of defence and counterclaim granted