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Electric Shuffle IP Ltd (Patent) [2022] UKIntelP o48222 (22 June 2022)
URL: http://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKIntelP/2022/o48222.html
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[2022] UKIntelP o48222
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Patent decision
- BL number
- O/482/22
- Concerning rights in
- GB1903129.3
- Hearing Officer
- Mr P Thorpe
- Decision date
- 6 June 2022
- Person(s) or Company(s) involved
- Electric Shuffle IP Limited
- Provisions discussed
- Patents Act S 1(1)(b)
- Keywords
- Inventive step
- Related Decisions
- None
Summary
The invention relates to a shuffleboard table that is designed to be played from one end. This enables it to be placed end on against in a wall in a building thus taking up less space. The Invention was found to be obvious in light of the prior art despite the applicant arguing that the prior art should be interpreted in a particular way in light of the common general knowledge of the skilled person. The application was refused.
Full decisionO/482/22
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