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Trademarks as an indication of origin Brand names and logos are associated with companies and their products. An advertising slogan is an equally decisive factor for recognition or origin. Famous slogans that have been successfully registered as EU trademarks...
The Unified Patent Court (UPC) The Unified Patent Court has been dealing with patent disputes - both infringement actions and nullity actions - at European level since June 1, 2023. The Court of Appeal of the Unified Patent Court has its seat in Luxembourg, while...
Patents and digitalization: Technology trend Internet of Things Continued growth of patent applications at the EPO For some years now the European Patent Office records an increase of patent applications in the fields of Internet of Things (IoT), robotics and...
Metaverse and NFTs Metaverse refers to a 3D virtual space that can bring new and innovative opportunities for companies and their product marketing. In this online world, customers can act as digitally animated avatars and shop for digital clothing, shoes and...
Counterfeit products on the Internet The Internet as a transshipment point for pirated goods Counterfeit products are now also distributed on a large scale via e-commerce - the global trade of goods via online marketplaces, websites and social media. The copied...
Prevent trademark infringement Trademark owners should continuously monitor trademark registers with regard to new trademark registrations, because the Trademark Office does not protect you from third parties applying for a trademark that is similar or identical....
The international registration of a trademark For an international trademark application one needs a so-called basic trademark or at least a pending trademark application (basic application). The application for registration of an IR trademark must then be filed...
Research on patents and patent applications There are different forms of searches. Novelty of Invention: The novelty search is used to determine whether the invention meets the patentability requirement of novelty and what is already known about the invention...
DMPA: Patent Law Modernization Act The 2nd Patent Law Modernization Act for new regulations in patent law and other areas of IP protection was prepared for the long term and came into force on August 18, 2021. We reported on the planned new regulations in patent...
BGH, Urteil vom 15. 03.2022, X ZR 18/20, Fahrerlose Transporteinrichtung Patent owners must announce auxiliary requests with which they defend the patent in due time before the first instance oral proceedings. Even if the filing of new auxiliary requests not filed...