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Basics of German, EU and international design protection (in German)
Dr. Henning Hartwig
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04/29/2026
Trademark infringement (part II – defendant’s perspective): limitations: fair use, exhaustion of rights, absence of genuine use
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04/22/2026
Trademark infringement (part I – plaintiff’s perspective): exclusive rights, scope of claims
Dr. Philipe Kutschke, Lisa Lilge
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Dr. Nikolaus W. Buchheim, Dr. Niels Gierse
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Relative grounds of refusal: earlier rights, double identity and likelihood of confusion, reputation
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Absolute grounds for refusal (descriptiveness, lack of distinctiveness and more) (in German)
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03/11/2026
Trademark proceedings: application, registration, opposition, invalidity, appeals
Pascal Böhner
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03/04/2026
Introduction: brands, trademarks, trade names, and geographical indications (online only)
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James C. Signor
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02/04/2026
German employee invention law
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The EPO’s Enlarged Board of Appeal – referrals and petitions for review
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11/19/2025
Time limits, further processing, re-establishment of rights, fees – case studies helpful for the EQE
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