Mark Marfe

Nov 19, 2024 | pinsentmasons.com | Mark Marfe |Sarah Taylor |Aleesha Way |Alison Rankine

The court found Philips’ patent for wireless charging of portable electronic devices to be valid as granted and infringed by Belkin. Notably, a FRAND defence was not available to Belkin. The injunction granted covers several European countries including Germany, but carves out Belkin GmbH and Belkin Limited in Germany, as there is a contradicting legally binding national judgement already in place that involves both businesses.