Cadcam Technology Ltd v. Proel SRL, Midwest Europe Ltd [2000] EWHC Technology 63 (29th September, 2000)

Claim 1 does not require an integrated uninterrupted software data link; it is satisfied by analysing the design with a computer to derive stitch and cutting command data, using those to control the respective machines. The invention as claimed is obvious in light of common general knowledge and available technology at the priority date.

Citation: [2000] EWHC Technology 63
Parties: Claimant: European Patent 0,641,171 B1 Claimant; Defendant: Proel SRL
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Procedural Posture: Patent Infringement / Judgment on Preliminary Issues
Outcome: Claim 1 of the patent is invalid for obviousness.
Legal Topics: Patent Construction, Obviousness, Contributory Infringement, Prior Art

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Parties

European Patent 0,641,171 B1 Claimant

Claimant

Proel SRL

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Patent Infringement / Judgment on Preliminary Issues

Legal Issues

1 Proper construction of claim 1 of the patent
2 Whether claim 1 is invalid for obviousness
3 Whether claim 1 requires an integrated uninterrupted software data link

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Claim 1 of the patent is invalid for obviousness.

Orders

Claim against Defendants dismissed.
Direction that First Defendant's name be amended from 'Proel SpA' to 'Proel SRL'.