Bringing infringement proceedings in court

140 Who may bring infringement proceedings
  • (1) Infringement proceedings An infringement proceeding may be brought in court by—

    • (a) the patentee:

    • (b) an exclusive licensee for any infringement that occurs during the term of the licence.

    (2) However, section 141A affects the right to bring a proceeding under this section.

    (3) Neither subsection (1) nor section 141A enables a person to bring any proceeding that is barred under the Limitation Act 1950.