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18th August 2009

Bundespatentgericht Munich confirms validity German part VHK-patent for room-based, heating & ventilation unit

In the nullity suit of Zehnder Verkaufs- und Verwaltungs AG versus VHK SP BV concerning the German part of the VHK Patent EP 0 783 655 (“Room atmosphere
conditioning unit for a heating, cooling and ventilating system”
), the German Patent Court in Munich determined the Patent to be legally valid on all major claims.

A Dutch verdict concerning validity and infringement of the Dutch part of the European Patent is expected later this year.

VHK’s room-based, heating & ventilation unit is sold under the trademark ClimaRad.

Protocol [PDF]

Detailed verdict [PDF]

 

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