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Now fixed date; 21-May-2024 - estimated length (in hours): 6:00
Case
Reference: CA-2024-000006
Title: Sycurio Limited v PCI-PAL Plc and another
Type: Appeal
Appeal / Application:
from the order of Mrs Justice Bacon
Patents Court dated 18-Dec-2023
Hearing Status: Fixed on 21-May-2024 - estimated length (in hours): 6:00
https://casetracker.justice.gov.uk/getDetail.do?case_id=CA-2024-000006
Case Tracker for Civil Appeals
Summary Case Details for CA-2024-000006
Case
Reference: CA-2024-000006
Title: Sycurio Limited v PCI-PAL Plc and another
Type: Appeal
Appeal / Application:
from the order of Mrs Justice Bacon
Patents Court dated 18-Dec-2023
Hearing Status: Float on 23-May-2024 or 23-May-2024 - estimated length (in hours): 6:00
https://casetracker.justice.gov.uk/getDetail.do?case_id=CA-2024-000006
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115 page TRANSCRIPT of Markman Hearing
Now available
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
89 Transcript Tue 10/31 6:20 AM
TRANSCRIPT of Markman Hearing held on 10/24/2023 before Judge Max O. Cogburn, Jr.. Court Reporter Cheryl A. Nuccio, telephone number 704-350-7494. NOTICE RE: REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have 5 business days to file a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction and 21 calendar days to file a Redaction Request. If no notice is filed, this transcript will be made electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the court reporter before the 90 day deadline. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Policy at www.ncwd.uscourts.gov Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/26/2024. (thh)
https://www.pacermonitor.com/case/41847299/Semafone_Limited
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BLIER v. SYCURIO, INC F/K/A SEMAFONE, INC. et al
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
12 misc Stipulation Wed 02/14 5:13 PM
First STIPULATION of Extension of Time to Respond to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss filed by CONNOR BLIER. (Pimentel, Matthew)
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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
notice Notice of Hearing (Form Attached) Tue 02/13 9:46 AM
NOTICE of Hearing: In Chambers Conference set for 2/22/2024 at 02:00 PM in Remote Hearing before District Judge Mary S. McElroy.(Zoom Meeting ID: 160 623 7994, Passcode: 538252) (Potter, Carrie)
https://www.pacermonitor.com/case/50982135/BLIER_v_SYCURIO,_INC_FKA_SEMAFONE,_INC_et_al
Sycurio were going to reduce the number of asserted claims to no more than 21 in its Amended Infringement contentions due to be served February
6, 2024.
Not happened?
Friday, January 19, 2024
TEXT-ONLY ORDER granting 101 Joint MOTION for Extension of Time of Scheduling Order Deadlines and Joint MOTION to Withdraw re 96 MOTION Limit The Number of Asserted Patent Claims. The deadline to serve amended infringement contentions is extended to 2/6/2024.
https://www.pacermonitor.com/case/41847299/Semafone_Limited
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2022092603A1 SIGNAL DETECTION AND BLOCKING FOR VOICE PROCESSING EQUIPMENT
Applicants
SEMAFONE LTD [GB]
Inventors
TEW ANDREW PETER WILLIAM [GB]; JACKSON DAVID [GB]; CRITCHLEY TIMOTHY [GB]; COOPER-DRIVER RICHARD CHARLES [GB]
Application US202117304795A
Publication US2022092603A1
https://worldwide.espacenet.com/patent/search/family/039571074/publication/US2022092603A1?q=pn%3DUS2022092603
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EPO Global Dossier: US202117304795
https://register.epo.org/ipfwretrieve?apn=US.202117304795.A&lng=en
08.02.2024 Abandonment
https://register.epo.org/documentView?number=US.202117304795.A&documentId=LSAQY0CEGREENX1
Transparency data
DWP commercial pipeline at January 2024
Updated 7 February 2024
Reference number ecm.._10012
Contract titleÿ.. PCI Pal - Secure Card Payment System (SCPS)
Contract description.. A PCI Solution is to ensure that cardholder data is protected and secured when handled within DWP and to ensure compliance against PCI DSS and contribute to securing card holder data for GDPR purposes.
Spend Category..Digital
Estimated Procurement Start Date..01/02/2024
Estimated New Contract Start Date..16/03/2024
Estimated New Contract Length..36
Current or New Contract Value..œ3,382,498
Business Area..DWP / Commercial Directorate
Existing Contract Name..PCI Pal - Secure Card Payment System (SCPS)
Contract Needs To Be In Place By..16/03/2024
Estimated Extension Option - Length..36 months
Estimated Extension Value œ..TBC
Framework/DPS ID..N/A
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65c34aa312d5f1000e375161/dwp-commercial-pipeline-at-january-2024.csv/preview
What I did find interesting, was that PCIP and ECK both put out updates on the same day.
The three European Patent Opposition filings from PCIP and ECK against Sycurio all came in on the same day.
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EP2286576 - SIGNAL DETECTION FOR VOICE PROCESSING EQUIPMENT
Opponent(s) 01.. 15.03.2023.. 16.03.2023.. ADMISSIBLE
PCI-PAL (U.K.) Limited
7 Gamma Terrace
Ransomes Europark
West Road
Ipswich IP3 9FF / GB
Opponent's representative
Dummett Copp LLP
25 The Square
Martlesham Heath
Ipswich IP5 3SL / GB
02.. 15.03.2023.. 17.03.2023.. ADMISSIBLE
Eckoh PLC / Eckoh UK Limited
Telford House
Corner Hall
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP3 9HN / GB
Opponent's representative
Dentons UK and Middle East LLP
One Fleet Place
London EC4M 7WS / GB
https://register.epo.org/application?number=EP09742359&lng=en&tab=main
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EP3402177 - SIGNAL DETECTION AND BLOCKING FOR VOICE PROCESSING EQUIPMENT
Opponent(s) 01.. 07.04.2022.. 11.04.2022.. ADMISSIBLE
PCI-PAL (U.K.) Limited
7 Gamma Terrace
Ransomes Europark
West Road
Ipswich IP3 9FF / GB
Opponent's representative
Dummett Copp LLP
25 The Square
Martlesham Heath
Ipswich IP5 3SL / GB
02.. 07.04.2022.. 11.04.2022.. ADMISSIBLE
Eckoh PLC / Eckoh UK Limited
Telford House
Corner Hall
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP3 9HN / GB
Opponent's representative
Dentons UK and Middle East LLP
One Fleet Place
London EC4M 7WS / GB
https://register.epo.org/application?number=EP18164715&lng=en&tab=main
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EP3603043 - TELEPHONE SIGNAL PROCESSING
Opponent(s) 01.. 14.06.2023.. 16.06.2023.. ADMISSIBLE
PCI-PAL (U.K.) Limited
7 Gamma Terrace
Ransomes Europark
West Road
Ipswich IP3 9FF / GB
Opponent's representative
Dummett Copp LLP
25 The Square
Martlesham Heath
Ipswich IP5 3SL / GB
02.. 14.06.2023.. 16.06.2023.. ADMISSIBLE
Eckoh UK Limited / Eckoh PLC
Telford House
Corner Hall
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP3 9HN / GB
Opponent's representative
Dentons UK and Middle East LLP
One Fleet Place
London EC4M 7WS / GB
https://register.epo.org/application?number=EP18715240&lng=en&tab=main
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Case
Reference: CA-2024-000006
Title: Sycurio Limited v PCI-PAL Plc and another
Type: Appeal
Appeal / Application:
from the order of Mrs Justice Bacon
Patents Court dated 18-Dec-2023
Track Your Case:
Current Status: Awaiting bundles and/or documents from applicant/applicant's solicitors
Tracking Information:
06-Feb-2024: Case file passed to Case Management
https://casetracker.justice.gov.uk/getDetail.do?case_id=CA-2024-000006
You really think that's the reason? There are three companies in this space, all of which will win business here and there. Fact of the matter is PCIP is growing much faster than Eckoh, even if Eckoh does win the odd deal.
Leycrjb, here is a couple of things that Pcip investors may not have liked this morning
Eckoh, update
* competitive tender processes*
The new North American enterprise wins include:
· a 5-year contract with a US travel technology company that has multiple global on-line brands in its portfolio;
· a 5-year healthcare contract with a leading US homecare business;
· a 3-year contract with one of the largest paediatric organisations in the US; and
· a 3-year contract with a Fortune 500 office supplies retailer
In line with our strategy these contracts are for multiple products and are cloud-delivered solutions, while two were won in competitive tender processes.
https://www.lse.co.uk/rns/ECK/new-business-update-z1h5cdu3dyrouub.html
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From today's RNS
Leveraging PCI Pal's patented cloud-to-cloud integration methods, the Zoom integrations are due for full launch in Q3 of the current financial year.
PCI-PAL PLC - Review of 2023 Results and Prospects
37:48.. Zoom expected to be fully live at product stage in January 24
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMybZ_Z_cjw
Very pleasing results. Happy to see ARR continue to tick along. Setting aside legal costs, to have generated £0.5m in cash is a fantastic achievement.
Is the stock really down because the US case is scheduled for Feb '25? We already knew that. Sometimes AIM really does blow me away.
Just to be clear
"Michael Silverleaf, talking about turning the machine off and on again." He is talking about the Control System
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Deadline moved back from January to March
The Department for Work and Pensions: Secure Card Payment Services Procurement
A Tender Notice
by DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
History
29 Jan 2024 - Tender Notice
19 Dec 2023 - Pipeline Notice
01 Nov 2023 - Pipeline Notice
Source
Contracts Finder
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
3 year
Value
£6M-£13M
Sector
TECHNOLOGY
Published
29 Jan 2024
Delivery
01 Sep 2024 to 31 Aug 2027
Deadline
13 Mar 2024 13:00
https://bidstats.uk/tenders/2024/W05/815661113
Before :
HIS HONOUR JUDGE HACON
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Between :
J. C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED
Claimant
- and -
(1) MANITOU UK LIMITED
(2) MANITOU BF S.A.
Defendants
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Michael Silverleaf QC and Tim Austen (instructed by Baker & McKenzie LLP) for the Claimant
Brian Nicholson QC and Kyra Nezami (instructed by Marks & Clerk Law LLP) for the Defendants
170. A related point of law was raised by Mr Silverleaf. He submitted that the simplest case I had referred to in Kwikbolt (see above) was just that. In a more complex case there may be many differences between the variant and the claim in suit and in principle the variant may not embody any of the integers of the invention of the claim, yet still be an equivalent of that invention and so infringe. I agree that this is true in principle, although as I remarked to Mr Silverleaf, it would be a big ask if all or most of the integers in the variant were different from those of the claim.
171. I think Mr Silverleaf may have had a more nuanced point in mind. The integers of the claim which are different in the variant may not be independent of each other. If one changes, they all change. It may be that the variant can be characterised as in truth embodying only one difference from the claim in issue, albeit leading to differences across several integers, and therefore presenting a more promising candidate as an equivalent. This had some potential relevance in the present case.
Final conclusion
172. EP 065 and GB 595 are invalid. For the reasons set out in the confidential annex, Manitou’s configuration A machines would have infringed both had they been valid.
173. EP 965 is invalid. Had it been valid, Manitou would have admitted infringement in respect of its configuration A and MLA machines.
174. EP 382 is valid. Manitou admits that it is infringed in relation to its configuration A and B machines. For the reasons set out in the confidential annex it is not infringed by configuration C machines, but is infringed by configuration D machines.
https://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Patents/2022/1724.html
Michael Silverleaf, at the Court of Appeal
February 1, 2024
JC Bamford Excavators Ltd (appellant) v Manitou UK Ltd & anr respondents)
Tuesday 30 January 2024
By appellant’s notice filed on the 23 December 2022, the appellant appeals the decision of HHJ Hacon (sitting as a Judge of the Patents Court) dated 9 December 2022.
The claimant (“JCB”) and the defendants (“Manitou”) are longstanding rivals in the European market for construction and agricultural vehicles. At issue in this case are vehicles known as telehandlers. They emerged in the 1970s as modified forklift trucks and their success has led to their forming a significant and distinct market sector of their own.
https://www.judiciary.uk/live-hearings/jc-bamford-excavators-ltd-appellant-v-manitou-uk-ltd-anr-respondents/
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View hearing:
Part 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9O2JnV-8dU
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Part 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eesgT6zNVoQ
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1 hour 9 mins, watch to the end
Michael Silverleaf, talking about turning the machine off and on again.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eesgT6zNVoQ
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Reminds me of this
144. Mr Silverleaf’s third objection was that Van Volkenburgh did not disclose turning on and off the blocking of data. PCI-Pal agreed that in this regard Van Volkenburgh differed from claim 9; but, as Mr Robinson said in his second report, there is nothing inventive in turning functionality on and off: “I struggle with the idea that somehow there is something inventive about turning on functionality when you need it.”
https://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Patents/2023/2361.html
That's funny, because even fewer appeals to the IPO are successful...
https://www.aathornton.com/appeals-to-the-appointed-person-in-the-uk/
Leycrjb
I wonder if Sycurio think that the Intellectual Property Office got it wrong on the amendment?
"Specifically, Sycurio believes that the High Court did not properly determine the meaning of the claims of the UK patent at issue and that, when they are properly understood, PCI Pal's Agent Assist product infringes those claims."
11 July 2023... Court Application Notice
https://www.ipo.gov.uk/p-ipsum/Document/ApplicationNumber/GB1020894.0/8cfe2fa1-f4f2-4f4a-ad90-6a2850a27a75/GB2473376-20230711-Court%20Application%20Notice.pdf
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30 August 2023 Letter - Amendment (S75)
https://www.ipo.gov.uk/p-ipsum/Document/ApplicationNumber/GB1020894.0/25b09e49-f4b0-4ae6-b36b-f5851e5b0ce4/GB2473376-20230830-Letter%20%20Amendment%20S75.pdf
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New EU Patent
EP4203435A1 PROCESSING SENSITIVE INFORMATION OVER VOIP
Applicants
PCI PAL U K LTD [GB]
Inventors
FORSYTH GEOFF [GB]; THORPE JAMES [GB]; BRANCO CÉSAR [GB]
https://worldwide.espacenet.com/patent/search/family/060326700/publication/EP4203435A1?q=pn%3DEP4203435
01.02.2024 Communication about intention to grant a European patent
https://register.epo.org/application?documentId=LRRU75SESZQ4OIF&number=EP23157221&lng=en&npl=false
Thanks Victor. Also thought this was interesting. Bit dated but states that 80% of appeals end up sticking to the initial judgement, at least partially.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/60863/1/Patent%2520Litigation%2520in%2520the%2520UK.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjT18OysIuEAxXS8gIHHdCKBwQ4FBAWegQIBhAB&usg=AOvVaw0FgC15Ht7jRQdysV4nljzt
Three long videos here (or just go to the Day 2, Part 2 end, for the Judgement) giving a flavour of the Appeal Court in the EasyGroup case. See my post on this thread about the case, lower down.
Day 1
Part 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Us1IwjVvYY
Day 1
Part 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjcBBDg4WOI
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Day 2
Part 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NupVN7beBs
Day 2
Part 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXZk_-95WfY
https://www.judiciary.uk/live-hearings/easygroup-ltd-claimant-appellant-v-nuclei-limited-t-a-easy-offices-ors-defendants-respondents/
IN THE COURT OF APPEAL (CIVIL DIVISION)
ON APPEAL FROM THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE, BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS OF ENGLAND AND WALES, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LIST (ChD)
Mrs Justice Bacon
Date: 27 October 2023
Before :
LORD JUSTICE ARNOLD
LORD JUSTICE NUGEE
and
SIR CHRISTOPHER FLOYD
Between :
EASYGROUP LIMITED
- and -
(1) NUCLEI LIMITED
(2) PATHWAY IP SARL
(3) REGUS GROUP LIMITED
(4) IWG PLC
Hearing dates : 10-11 October 2023
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EasyGroup Ltd (claimant/appellant) v Nuclei Limited T/A Easy Offices & ors (defendants/respondents)
Tuesday 10 – Thursday 12 October 2023
By Appellant’s Notice filed on 5 May 2022, the Claimants appeal the Order of Mrs Justice Bacon dated 25 April 2022.
Background – The Claimants claim infringement by the Defendants of easyGroup’s UK and EU registered trade marks in the name EASYOFFICE, and the Defendants counterclaim for a declaration of invalidity and/or revocation of easyGroup’s marks. The proceedings are the culmination of a 20-year dispute between easyGroup and one or more of the Defendants over the right to use the signs EASYOFFICE or EASYOFFICES in relation to the provision and brokerage of serviced office space and related services. The dispute has led to proceedings in the UKIPO and EUIPO, appeals to the High Court and the EUIPO Board of Appeal, and defamation proceedings in the High Court.
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
11 2 pgs motion Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction Dismiss for failure to State a Claim Wed 01/31 4:48 PM
MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction , MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by All Defendants. Responses due by 2/14/2024.(Jewell, Jessica)
Att: 1 Supporting Memorandum,
Att: 2 Affidavit
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10 2 pgs misc Corporate Disclosure Statement Wed 01/31 4:42 PM
Corporate Disclosure Statement by SYCURIO, INC F/K/A SEMAFONE, INC. identifying Corporate Parent Sycurio Limited for SYCURIO, INC F/K/A SEMAFONE, INC... (Jewell, Jessica)
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9 misc Corporate Disclosure Statement Wed 01/31 4:39 PM
Corporate Disclosure Statement by LIVINGBRIDGE EP LLP identifying Corporate Parent Livingbridge Group, LLP for LIVINGBRIDGE EP LLP.. (Jewell, Jessica)
https://www.pacermonitor.com/case/50982135/BLIER_v_SYCURIO,_INC_FKA_SEMAFONE,_INC_et_al
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Dentons/Eckoh, back on form with further comment in a 43 page response to the 09.11.2023 Reply of the patent proprietor
https://register.epo.org/application?documentId=LS1OFD8H14HHECD&number=EP18715240&lng=en&npl=false
EP3603043 - TELEPHONE SIGNAL PROCESSING
Applicant(s) For all designated states
Sycurio Limited
Pannell House
Park Street
Guildford, Surrey GU1 4HN / GB
31.01.2024 (Electronic) Receipt Opposition 1
31.01.2024 Citation in opposition procedure - 020 Opposition 386
31.01.2024 Consolidated list of cited opposition documents Opposition 1
31.01.2024 Letter accompanying subsequently filed items Opposition 1
31.01.2024 Letter regarding the opposition procedure (no time limit) Opposition 42
https://register.epo.org/application?number=EP18715240&lng=en&tab=doclist
" Best and worst in Expert Evidence. So here are my top ten takeaways from 2023."
"I am looking forward to hearing Mrs Justice Bacon’s views on this case at our Conference next year!"
In at number 5, leycrjb
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2023 in Review: Don’t let complacency ruin your credibility
As we come to the end of the year, I’m taking the opportunity to reflect on yet another interesting year for Expert Witnesses. Once again, there have been several high-profile cases which have reflected the best and worst in Expert Evidence. So here are my top ten takeaways from 2023.
5. Remain within your area of expertise
The judgment of Mrs Justice Bacon in Sycurio Ltd v PCI-Pal PLC & Anor [2023] EWHC 2161 (Pat) contains an important reminder for experts. During the course of the trial, it transpired that one of the expert witnesses (whose qualifications in their own field were not in doubt) had written a report and gave evidence on matters that were clearly outside their field of expertise. The result was that the judge was unable to accept their evidence on any matter that fell outside their core area of expertise.I am looking forward to hearing Mrs Justice Bacon’s views on this case at our Conference next year!
https://www.ewi.org.uk/News/2023-in-review-dont-let-complacency-ruin-your-credibility
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Annual Conference 2024
Mrs Justice Bacon
Mrs Justice Bacon was called to the Bar in 1998. She became a Deputy High Court Judge in 2017. She was appointed as a High Court Judge in the Chancery Division in October 2020. She is the youngest woman ever to be appointed as a full time High Court Judge. In February 2022, she was appointed as the President of the Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery Chamber). She also hears cases in the Patents Court.
https://www.ewi.org.uk/AC2024
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Annual Conference 2024
Webinar
17 May 2024 9:30AM - 4:45PM
EWI's Online Conference brings together expert witnesses, solicitors, barristers and eminent judges to discuss the key issues facing the expert community.
3.30.. Closing Address
Mrs Justice Bacon, High Court
Mrs Justice Bacon will share her views on expert evidence from the High Court.
https://www.ewi.org.uk/Training-and-Events/Event-Details/eventDateId/207
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Reminder
Kelyn Bacon, High Court Judge, Chancery Division
"I have found the Chancery Division to be very collegiate and supportive. We all come from different backgrounds, so it is quite normal to ask colleagues for advice on issues that are unfamiliar, whether procedural or substantive – or even just to talk through a tricky issue in a case."
https://judicialappointments.gov.uk/kelyn-bacon-high-court-judge-chancery-division/
Seems people are getting a bit spooked by the appeal request being approved. Specifically, perhaps, this line:
However, Sycurio noted comments by Lord Justice Arnold who, in granting the permission to appeal, said: "Notwithstanding the force of the points made by the respondents, I consider that the grounds of appeal have a real prospect of success."
Sycurio clearly trying to beat down the stock some more so they can come in with another bid:
Paul Greensmith, Sycurio's chief financial officer, commented: "If the Appeal Court continues the stay [of costs] and Sycurio prevails on its appeal, it is expected that Sycurio will not have to pay these amounts to PCI Pal and that PCI Pal will have to pay a substantial portion of Sycurio's trial costs and appellate costs."
No chance!
Sycurio Limited v PCI-PAL Plc and another
Case results:
Allowed on 25-Jan-2024
Track Your Case:
Current Status: Awaiting bundles and/or documents from applicant/applicant's solicitors
Tracking Information:
25-Jan-2024: Case file passed to Case Management
25-Jan-2024: Application allowed on paper by Lord/Lady Justice
25-Jan-2024: Case given a decision on paper
05-Jan-2024: Letter sent to applicant/solicitor to request bundles and/or documents
04-Jan-2024: Case file passed to Case Management
Last Updated: 25-Jan-2024
https://casetracker.justice.gov.uk/getDetail.do?case_id=CA-2024-000006
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Court of Appeal
In most cases permission to appeal to the Court of Appeal is required. The lower court may grant permission, but this is unusual as it is a way of saying that the judge accepts the decision may not be right. More often, permission is refused and one has to apply for permission from the Court of Appeal itself. It is vital to initiate this process quickly. One has to lodge an “Appellant’s Notice” within 21 days of the decision to be appealed along with grounds of appeal. This is relatively easy to do, as the information required is not great. Nevertheless, full documentation and a skeleton argument in support have to be provided shortly after that.
In cases where permission for judicial review is refused by the High Court, the Appellant’s Notice must be lodged within one week (7 days).
Refused permission
A decision is made, usually on paper, by a Lord/Lady Justice of Appeal. The prospective appellant must show that the proposed appeal stands a realistic prospect of success.
If permission to appeal is refused at that stage, that is the end of the matter. One cannot take it further to the Supreme Court because you will have been refused twice – in the High Court and Court of Appeal.
Granted permission
If permission is granted, the appeal will be heard, usually before a three-person court. Usually, no new evidence is allowed as the facts have been available at the High Court stage, but sometimes it is possible to file fresh evidence. The appeal stage therefore tends to be cheaper than the High Court stage.
As in the High Court, judgment may be given on the spot, though usually it is handed down in writing later. Increasingly, the Court of Appeal will either give one judgment on behalf of the Lord/Lady Justices, or two will simply agree with one lead judgment. This unanimity is less interesting than previous practice where the judges had different perspectives. There is also again argument about costs and permission to appeal to the Supreme Court (which is almost invariably refused). This may be done in Court or, frequently, on paper.
https://www.richardbuxton.co.uk/legal-process/court-of-appeal-supreme-court/#:~:text=A%20decision%20is%20made%2C%20usually,the%20end%20of%20the%20matter.
This was filed less than three weeks ago.
SYCURIO MIDCO 3 LIMITED
04 Jan 2024 Appointment of Nick Viney as a director on 1 January 2024
https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/13451660/filing-history
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Press release
Sycurio™, the leading provider of seamless and secure multi-channel payment experiences for contact centers, today announced the appointment of Denise Parker as its new CEO, replacing outgoing CEO Nick Viney.
As the company places further focus on international success and enhancing customer and partner relationships across North America, Denise brings a unique mix of industry knowledge, go to market operations and channel expertise that will accelerate global expansion. She has been a valued member of Sycurio's Board of Directors for over two years and part of Sycurio's journey following Livingbridge investing in June 2021.
“We are incredibly fortunate to have someone of Denise Parker’s caliber and experience to lead Sycurio,” said Carlos Sartorius, Sycurio Chairman. “She brings a wealth of international, private equity, industry, and product experience, and is well-equipped to steer Sycurio through its next phase of growth. We also want to express our gratitude to Nick Viney for his contribution to the business, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors.”
With over 25 years’ experience in the Enterprise Software and Cloud market, spanning leadership roles in channel, strategy and operations, Denise joins Sycurio from Arcserve where she was EVP and CRO. Prior to that she was SVP, Global Sales at Finastra and has held leadership and senior management roles at Automation Anywhere, Sitecore and Microsoft.
“This is an exciting time to be joining Sycurio as CEO. I am inspired by the company's commitment to customer excellence, innovation, and its strong foundation,” said Denise Parker. “I look forward to leading and working with the Sycurio team to drive our shared vision, continued growth and delivering unparalleled value to our customers, partners and other stakeholders."
https://sycurio.com/knowledge/press/sycurio-appoints-denise-parker-as-chief-executive-officer
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Denise Parker has been a Non-Executive Director at Sycurio since
November 5, 2021
"Joining the board as Chairman, based in the UK, is Carlos Sartorius and two Non-Executive Directors; Denise Parker and Michael Sterl, both based in the United States"
https://sycurio.com/knowledge/press/semafone-appoints-three-new-board-members-to-accelerate-global-growth-and-innovation
Hopefully she's a bit more switched on than her predecessor!
Denise Parker.
Chief Executive Officer
Denise is an international executive with over 25 years’ experience in the enterprise software and Cloud market, spanning leadership roles in channel, strategy and operations.
Denise started her career in business consulting, focusing on post-merger, then spent over a decade at Microsoft. She has worked across four PE-backed companies - heading up the partner business for K2, Chief Customer Officer for Sitecore, SVP of Global Business Operations at Automation Anywhere and Global Head of Channel Sales at Finastra. She joined Sycurio from Arcserve where she was EVP and CRO, creating and leading their go-to-market initiatives and driving customer value.
Denise holds a master’s degree in engineering and a Ph.D. from the Technical University in Zurich, Switzerland.
https://sycurio.com/about/executive
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Last Updated: Jan. 19, 2024, 12:25 p.m
Jan 19, 2024
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
Jan 19, 2024
Order on Motion for Extension of Time AND Order on Motion to Withdraw
https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/60385210/sycurio-limited-v-pci-pal-us-inc/
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Should be on here tomorrow
https://www.pacermonitor.com/public/case/41847299/Semafone_Limited
Progress
Thursday, January 18, 2024
101 . motion Extension of Time Withdraw Thu 01/18 12:07 PM
Joint MOTION for Extension of Time of Scheduling Order Deadlines ( Responses due by 2/1/2024 ), Joint MOTION to Withdraw96 MOTION Limit The Number of Asserted Patent Claims ,99 Scheduling Order, by Sycurio Limited. (Werber, Matthew)
https://www.pacermonitor.com/case/41847299/Semafone_Limited
Nov 23, 2023
Bevan Duncan returns to Livingbridge after spending time as Managing Director of the Strategic Equity division at Gresham House, an AIM listed specialist alternative asset manager and most recently as COO of financial services startup, Mintus. Bevan was previously part of the Livingbridge team from 2005 to 2018, where he played an instrumental role in supporting our investments in Key Travel, Eque2, MLS, Crew Clothing and Pho.
We are delighted to have Bevan back with us working alongside our portfolio management teams to support them in developing, executing and driving strategies to maximise their growth.
Wol Kolade, Managing Partner at Livingbridge said: We are excited to be welcoming these new hires and for Bevan to be back with us. In what has been another unprecedented year, this only shows our commitment to ensuring that we have an experienced and dedicated team in place to continue doing what we do; investing well and delivering great results.
https://www.livingbridge.com/livingroom/livingbridge-announces-series-of-new-hires
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Livingbridge
17 Jan 24
🎉 We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Bevan Duncan to Partner, as well as a further 11 promotions across the Livingbridge team!
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/livingbridge_we-are-thrilled-to-announce-the-appointment-activity-7153003703719849985-hU0W
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By Bevan Duncan and Ken Wotton, Managers of the Baronsmead VCTs
Unique UK startups thriving despite pandemic pressures
In public markets, the share price volatility has also created attractive opportunities for investment. In the payment card industry, PCI Pal’s cloud-based software provides secure payment infrastructure to call centres. The company, which also fits into the digital transformation and business resilience theme, raised further capital at the start of the pandemic to provide working capital headroom and funding for future growth. The share price has performed strongly since our follow-on investment and we are encouraged by the long-term growth prospects of the company.
https://startupsmagazine.co.uk/article-unique-uk-startups-thriving-despite-pandemic-pressures