PA 66 – Proceedings for infringement by a co–owner

Question 1

what does S66 concern

Answer 1

proceedings for infringement initiated by a co-owner

Question 2

what does proprietor in S60 encompass

Answer 2

S66(1)
a) co-owners in the sense of S36 w.r.t. infringements
b) co-owners in the sense of s36 w.r.t. giving consent to work the invention

Question 3

who as owners can initiate infringement proceedings

Answer 3

S66(2)
any co-owner may initiate

Question 4

which parties are automatically party to infringement proceedings, and what is the effect of that

Answer 4

S66(2)
other co-owners (not the one that brought the action), and they are not liable for costs, unless they actively take part.