RE: U.K. patent claim settledSeems that the infringed patent only pertains to those who run a system in the UK only.
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That patent relates to an invention entitled ‘Interactive, computerised gaming system with remote control’. Claim 1, so far as relevant, claims "a gaming system for playing an interactive casino game comprising a host computer, at least one terminal computer forming a player station, communication means for connecting the terminal computer to the host computer and the program means for operating the terminal computer, the host computer and the communication means … characterised in that the terminal computer is situated at a location remote from the host computer …" .
On 26th October 2001 Menashe started proceedings against the William Hill Organisation Ltd for infringement of the patent. William Hill are the well-known bookmakers. In the particulars of infringement, Menashe alleged that William Hill had infringed by "supplying and/or offering to supply in the United Kingdom … means relating to an essential element of the invention for putting the invention into effect when the defendant [William Hill] knew at all material times and/or it was obvious to a reasonable person in the circumstances that the said means were suitable for putting and were intended to put the invention into effect in the United Kingdom." That is an allegation of infringement pursuant to section 60(2) of the Patents Act 1977.
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For the complete courts record see:
https://www.courtservice.gov.uk/judgmentsfiles/j1398/menashe_v_william_hill.htm
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