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  1. 2019

    German patent infringement judgment against Hornbach becomes final

    Ruling

    Topseat announced that Hornbach withdrew its appeal in November 2019, making final the Mannheim District Court judgment that Hornbach had infringed Topseat’s patent. The judgment prohibited Hornbach from offering, marketing or using the challenged toilet seats.

    Source excerpt

    • On June 21, 2019, the Mannheim District Court (case 7 O 122/18) confirmed infringement of Topseat's patent EP3205497 by Hornbach
    • Hornbach initially appealed this decision, but withdrew the appeal in November 2019. With the withdrawal of Hornbach's appeal, the judgment of the Mannheim District Court has become final.
    • Topseat International, Inc. ("Topseat") today announced that it has prevailed in a patent infringement proceeding concerning certain types of toilet seats against German DIY retailer, Hornbach Baumarkt AG ("Hornbach").
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