Key takeaways
Revocation action initiation (R. 42 RoP)
The revocation action was initiated by the defendant against the
original claimant (Virdia Inc.).
Application for substitution of parties (R. 305
RoP)
The original claimant (Virdia inc.) applied to substitute the
party with the new patent proprietor International N&H Denmark
ApS.
This is supported by a 2024 patent assignment transferring
ownership of the patent in suit.
Admissibility & grounds of substitution (R. 42,
305.1(c), 8.5, 8.6 RoP)
The application for substitution was found admissible and
well-founded.
It ensures the revocation action is against the correct party,
the actual proprietor.
Division