Acting for Valentia, a major provider of software in the health sector. Defending claims brought by its competitor Medtech for copyright infringement, breach of confidence and other claims in relation to the operation of Valentia’s “indici PMS” practice management system used by medical practices.

Successful opposition to interim-interim relief application. Successful application to rescind without notice preservation order, successful opposition to interim injunction application, awarded 3C costs. Successful opposition to applications by Medtech for leave to appeal. Case is ongoing.

Acting for the plaintiff on software dispute with applications for interim relief and for leave to proceed by way of derivative action. Claims for copyright, breach of confidence, breach of Companies Act provisions.

Initial hearing on a Pickwick basis regarding continued provision of software (before van Bohemen J), adjourned during reply submissions when defendants indicated willingness to provide undertakings. Full hearing of the interim injunction before O’Gorman J, interim injunction granted and leave to proceed by way of derivative action.