Wounded patent survives

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.