Wounded patent survives

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12 October 2012
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The Journal of Intellectual Property Law and Practice (vol. 7, issue 10) has published an article by partner Darren Smyth about the most recent case involving Smith & Nephew Plc and Convatec Technologies Inc.

In the latest round of the ongoing dispute between Smith & Nephew Plc and Convatec Technologies Inc, Convatec's European Patent (UK) No 1,343,510 concerning silver-impregnated wound dressings was held valid, after amendment, over two pieces of prior art which anticipated the patent as granted.

To read the JIPLP article in full, click here.

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