Norton Rose Fulbright Secures Patent Infringement Victory for International Refills Company in Germany

"Norton Rose Fulbright successfully represented International Refills Company, Ltd. (IRC) in a patent infringement case at the Higher Regional Court of Düsseldorf. The court upheld a previous ruling that prohibits Sonesta Sp. z o.o. from supplying refill cassette films in Germany without IRC's authorization, affirming IRC's patent rights. The court also awarded IRC damages and the right to sales information disclosure. This ruling is part of IRC's broader efforts to protect its patents against infringement in multiple countries, particularly concerning products sold under the Angelcare and other brands. The case highlights the personal liability of company directors for patent infringements committed under their watch."