J C Bamford v Manitou BF [2022] EWHC 1724 (Pat)
Trial of an action for infringement of three patents relating to the control systems for telehandlers (machines widely used in the building industry and agriculture for moving and lifting loads) which were designed to control the operation of the machine so that it operates efficiently within safe working limits. The trial judge, Hacon HHJ sitting as a judge of the High Court, held that two of the patents were invalid but would have been infringed if valid and that the third patent was valid and historically infringed by the defendant.
Both parties have been given permission to appeal.
Michael Silverleaf KC instructed by Baker & McKenzie represented the claimant, J C Bamford with Tim Austen
Brian Nicholson KC and Kyra Nezami instructed by Marks & Clerk Law represented the defendants