Information about opinions requests we have received this year.



Overview

The table below shows information about opinion requests we have received in 2024 and what stage each request has reached.

For example, you can see whether:

  • you can file observations on a request or whether the period for doing so has expired
  • we have issued an opinion
  • the person who filed the request has withdrawn it
  • we have refused a request for an opinion. Where we’ve issued a decision refusing the request, you can view this in our decisions database

Further information

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2024 requests

Opinion number Patent/SPC number, title and owner Requester and request date Issue (Infringement and/or Validity) Observations deadline Outcome
03/24 GB2591134

Door seal

Linear Building Innovations Limited

 The Access Panel Company Ltd

18 January 2024

 Validity 19 February 2024
02/24 EP2508122

Advanced Surgical Instrument Such as a Speculum

Bridea, IP Limited

 Thomas Gaunt Lewis Silkin LLP

12 January 2024

 Infringement 14 February 2024
01/24 GB2578339

Open Pen Detection and Shut Down System

Greentec International Limited

 Jonathan Hewett c/o Lewis Silkin LLP

19 December 2023

 Validity 30 January 2024