JURY -- ACJ-001/2 Decision, Definition of "Designer"

Having posted the recent Jury decision ACJ-004, we have been asked "what about decisions 001 through 003?" Working backwards, 003 is pending. 002 and 001 were issued jointly on 4th June, 2004 as follows.

Ruling Summary:

[1] The Jury has jurisdiction to deal with Questions 1 and 2.

[2] The answer to the issues raised in Questions 1 is 'no', i.e. the person referred to in Question 1 is not a Designer.

[3] The answer to the issues raised in Question 2 is 'no', i.e. the person referred to in Question 2 is not a designer.

[4] The total costs of the Jury for proceedings with each of Questions 1 and 2 are fixed at [Euro] 4000. Each of K Challenge and Mascalzone Latino shall pay [Euro] 2000. Such payment shall be made to America's Cup Management within 21 days of this decision.

The full decision is available here.