Cases

Creative Resins International Ltd v Glasslam Europe Ltd & Others

Facts

The Claimant (C) produced equipment and raw materials for the production of decorative glass panels. The first Defendant (D1) developed and supplied resin products for use in the glass industry. The second Defendants (D2) were a firm of solicitors. D2 wrote a letter, on behalf of D1, to the managing director of another company, Classic, who manufactured and sold door panels. The letter alleged, inter alia, that C's manufacturing methods and products were defective, and that C had a history of infringing intellectual property rights. C brought a libel claim over the allegations. D2 applied for summary judgment or an order that the claim against them be struck out.

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