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Edwards v Meril: 3 insights from the UPC Court of Appeal’s decision

Reproduced with permission from LSIPR (Life Sciences Intellectual Property Review). This article was…

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Preliminary injunction in patent and utility model cases

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In particularly urgent cases, intellectual property rights owners may apply for a…

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From idea to patent

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Anyone who has an innovative idea should consider filing a patent application to…

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From science to patent law

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Everything you have always wanted to know about the profession of a patent attorney.

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Securing evidence in patent cases by means of inspection

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If sufficient evidence is lacking, a patent holder is entitled to a claim to inspect…

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The patentability of software under the EPC

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The invention of the microprocessor and the resulting digital revolution has created an…

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Trademark protection in Europe

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Trademark protection is available for any sign which is capable of distinguishing the…

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Design protection in Europe

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A design is defined in the EU Design Regulation and in the Design Directive as the…

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Publications, IP Brochures, Licensing & Technology Transfer, Patent Prosecution, Antitrust Law
Standard-essential patents and defense of compulsory license under antitrust law

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Standard-essential patents can establish a dominant market position which may lead to…

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IP Brochures, Unfair Competition Law, Designs
Border seizure

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With successful border seizure applications, the import and export of goods infringing…

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Expert Articles, Trademarks
General Court: wavy rectangle is not a Haribo Goldbear and lacks distinctiveness

Reproduced with permission from WTR (World Trademark Review). This article first appeared in WTR…

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Unified Patent Court: Value, impact & risks – 10 facts you need to know about the UPC

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The UPC is a game changer. In less than two years, it became the bedrock of EU patent…

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Expert Articles, Trademarks
Acquired distinctiveness of colour marks in the EU: (still) an uphill struggle

Reproduced with permission from WTR (World Trademark Review). This article first appeared in WTR…

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Protection against product imitation under unfair competition law

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The manufacturer of a product and their exclusive distribution partner do not require…

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Panoramic: Licensing Germany 2025

Reproduced with permission from Law Business Research Ltd. This article was first published in…

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Expert Articles, Patent Litigation, Oppositions and Nullity
German Group of AIPPI: Unjustified Allegations of Infringement of Intellectual Property Rights From a German Perspective

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The Legal 500: Patent Litigation Comparative Guide - French Chapter (2023)

Reproduced with permission from Legalease Ltd. This article was first published in The Legal 500…

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Getting the Deal Through – Licensing Germany 2023

Reproduced with permission from Law Business Research Ltd. This article was first published in…