The Dutch Court of Appeal has just overturned a verdict, And adjudicated decorative fireplace manufacturers Afire The company violated Basic Holdings One of the company's patents. Since the 2016 Since these years, As a global leader in this type of fireplace technology, Basic Holdings Lawsuits have been filed against a number of competitors.

As mentioned above, Basic Holdings Succeeded in overthrowing 2022 The result of the first instance judgment. In a judgment of first instance, Court determination Basic Holdings Competitor of Afire There is no violation of the former number EP2029941 European patent No.

now, The Court of Appeal in The Hague ruled again, namely Afire The faux fireplace design does violate EP2029941 Patent No. In addition, The court also overturned the ruling Afire Filed a counterclaim, And confirmed Basic Holdings The patent is valid.

New type flame

above EP2029941 Patent No. 1 relates to an artificial fireplace technology, More specifically, Refer to "One is used to simulate a flame, In particular, devices that simulate the burning of solid fuels such as coal or logs" . In fact, There is growing commercial interest in steam electric fireplaces. This kind of fireplace does not pollute, No real fire, It doesn't lose heat, As a result, people living in apartment type homes can more easily use the modified feature fireplace. At the same time, Compared to traditional fireplaces that rely on non-renewable fuels or wood, They are also more environmentally friendly.

Basic Holdings The company is affiliated with the company headquartered in Ireland Glen Dimplex clique, The latter is one of the world's largest producers of consumer electrical goods. 2019 years, Basic Holdings The company is known for its EP2029941 Has sued its competitor for alleged infringement of its patented product Afire. As a seller of artificial fireplaces, Based in Luxembourg Afire Online sales are also being carried out in the Netherlands. Afire A countersuit was filed on the grounds that the patent in question was invalid.

Basic Holdings Overturned the verdict of the first instance

The District Court of the Hague in 2022 years 2 The first hearing was held in October, Be sure of Afire Did not violate Basic Holdings Patent for. The court held that, Afire The decorative fireplace is not covered by the patent in question, Because the patent does not protect decorative fireplaces with only one opening.

however, with Basic Holdings An appeal was filed, The appeals court is here again 2023 years 5 A second trial was held in October.

finally, The judges of the Court of Appeal ruled on the first ground of appeal Afire There are violations, A previous district court had wrongly held that decorative fireplaces with single openings were not covered by the patents in question.

This action is Basic Holdings Since the 2016 Since the year presented No 7 Institute a lawsuit, The verdict marks the Dutch court's consecutive 6 The patent was upheld. Basic Holdings The previous opponents include Ruby Decor, Aparto and Nijhof Zelfbouw Baarn (Now renamed as Woonwarenhuis Nijhof) . (Be compiled from www. juve-patent. com)

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