the epic and already historic patent litigation spanning the UPC, Germany, the EPO, and the US against Bruker (formerly NanoString) shortly after the EPO upheld a key patent-in-suit, namely EP 4...

that NanoString Technologies Inc. and NanoString Technologies GmbH infringe the European patent EP 2 794 928 in Germany (docket nos. 7 O 2693/22 and 7 O 581/22; BARDEHLE PAGENBERG paves way to...

successor acquires the right to the patent (or utility model). However, patent applications are not always filed by the person actually entitled to the patent. If a patent application is filed...

China, patent infringement proceedings between WAGO Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH and Molex LLC et. al. relating to a Chinese patent (No. 201510695626.3) from the same patent family as that of the...

examination or opposition proceedings before the EPO. 1. Facts of the case The referring decision T 439/22 concerns an appeal against the rejection of an opposition to a patent. Claim 1 of said ...

European Patent Attorney, Vice Managing Partner) Dr. Michael Kobler (Attorney-at-Law) Dr. Hans Wegner (German and European Patent Attorney, Partner) Dr. Georg Anetsberger (German and European Pa...

office Having served as a judge at the European Patent Office for many years, Dr. Albert Lindner has extensive knowledge of EP patent prosecution, opposition, and appeal proceedings. After...

injunctions based on two European patents, namely EP 2 794 928 (classic bundle patent validated in Germany, France and the Netherlands) and EP 4 108 782 (Unitary Patent valid in all 17 UPCA...

law but also an increasing criticism of the patent system in society, in particular under headings like “no patents on life”, ”no patents on software” or “patent thickets”. In a speech given in...

design law topics in Germany and abroad. Nico Karius, Dr.-Ing., M.Sc. Hearing Technology and Audiology Patent attorney, European Patent Attorney, Hamburg office Dr. Nico Karius is a patent...

expected anyhow that, by the date of its deposit of the instrument of ratification, Germany would ensure that the unitary patent system could start operation as soon as the administrative...

instances throughout Germany, including the German Federal Court of Justice. Patent Prosecution We provide efficient and targeted patent prosecution before the EPO and all relevant national pate...

under a claimant’s and a defendant’s perspective By JUVE PATENT and BARDEHLE PAGENBERG This informal in-house IP networking event by JUVE PATENT and BARDEHLE PAGENBERG featured a keynote speech...

geographical indication “Ouzo”. Furthermore, the shifting period of use in opposition proceedings was eliminated for oppositions filed as of January 14, 2019. This means that the potential...

matter of the patent claims in the published version of the patent application. The version of the patent claims that was granted later and, thus, the subject matter of the granted patent, was...

such as the German Patent and Trademark Office, the Federal Patent Court and the Federal Court of Justice. For this reason, these aspects must be taken into consideration in drafting patent...

be attained. European patents and SPCs “Business as usual” holds true for European Patents . The UK remains a contracting state to the European Patent Convention. The European Patent...

dismisses the appeal of the patent proprietor and also substantially follows the German Federal Patent Court with respect to the grounds for its decision. By revoking the patent, the Board of...