[Civil Appeal No. 6718 of 2013]. We are informed that Dr. Aloys Wobben (appellant no.1, hereinafter referred to as, 'the appellant') is a scientist-engineer. It is also the case of the appellant, that he has to his credit several inventions in the field of wind turbine generators, and wind energy converters. The appellant claims to be owner and holder of various intellectual property rights, including approximately 2,700 patents (in more than 60 countries). Out of the aforesaid patents, we are informed, that the appellant has about 100 patents in India. The appellant is also engaged in the manufacture of wind-turbines. In the field of wind turbines, he claims a position amongst the three largest manufacturers in the world. The aforesaid manufacturing process is carried out by the appellant under the name of Enercon GmbH. Wobben Properties GmbH, appellant no.2, through an assignment agreement dated 05.01.2012, has acquired the right, title and interest in all the Indian registered designs and patents (including the pending registrations), belonging to Dr. Aloys Wobben. The appellant's manufacturing process, is allegedly, carried out in about 27 countries.
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