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Spaclean Limited v Kenneth William Grunwell [2004] UKIntelP o18204 (24 June 2004)

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Patent decision

BL number
O/182/04
Concerning rights in
PCT/GB 2002/00725
Hearing Officer
Mr P Hayward
Decision date
24 June 2004
Person(s) or Company(s) involved
Spaclean Limited v Kenneth William Grunwell
Provisions discussed
PA 1977, section 12
Keywords
Entitlement, Striking out
Related Decisions
None

Summary

Spaclean made a reference to the comptroller that it was entitled to be granted patents for the invention forming the subject of PCT/GB2002/00725. After completion of the evidence rounds, communication from a director of Spaclean who furnished evidence on behalf of the company, ceased. A hearing date was appointed by the Hearing Officer but only action by the Office established that the director would not be able to attend the hearing.

Order given striking out the reference for want of prosecution, with costs awarded to the Defendant as if the hearing had gone ahead.



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