‘The Intellectual Property Enterprise Court, affectionately known as IPEC, is a popular choice for enforcement of intellectual property rights. It offers efficient, tailored procedures and a much more predictable costs regime than standard litigation. Costs awarded to a winning party are normally capped at £50,000 and are often well below this. But a recent decision shows that the costs cap can be disregarded when the rules encouraging early settlement are used. This could offer a major advantage to a claimant, and a nasty surprise for a defendant not willing to engage with settlement discussions.’
Technology Law Update, 14th December 2016
Source: www.technology-law-blog.co.uk
