ECPA takes action against patent infringements
Scrutiny and policing of products at Crop World 2011
At the 2011 Crop World Global Congress and Exhibition, held at London’s ExCel Exhibition Centre from 31 October to 2 November, the European Crop Protection Association, with the co-operation of the event organisers, undertook careful scrutiny and policing of the products on offer by exhibitors.
As has been the case in previous years, the group prevented a number of exhibitors from advertising patented products and infringing UK patent law.
Attempts to infringe UK patent law were stopped and unlawful material confiscated. In cases where the Exhibitor persistently attempted to infringe UK patent law and the Exhibition’s Terms and Conditions, the Exhibitor was removed from the exhibition and the stand was closed.
ECPA will continue to work with the organisers to show vigilance at future events and shall exercise their full legal rights to protect the intellectual property of companies.
“It is unfortunate that this action has been necessary but ECPA will continue to take all necessary measures in order to ensure that intellectual property of companies is properly protected”, said Dr Friedhelm Schmider, ECPA Director General.
