ECPA takes action against patent infringements

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 at the 2011 Crop World Global Congress and Exhibition, ExCel Exhibition Centre, London 31 October to 2 November.

As has been the case in previous years, a number of exhibitors were prevented from advertising patented products and infringing UK patent law. Attempts to infringe UK patent law were curtailed 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 their stand was closed.

ECPA will continue to work with the organisers to show vigilance at future events and shall exercise all legal options to protect the intellectual property of companies.

“It is unfortunate that this action has been necessary but ECPA will continue to take all measures required to ensure that intellectual property of companies is properly protected”, said Dr Friedhelm Schmider, ECPA Director General.