Which similarities and differences are there between trademarks and designs regarding the protection which they afford their owners? How can each and/or both IP rights be used to provide comprehensive protection? In this episode, our attorneys-at-law and partners Claus M. Eckhartt and Dr. Henning Hartwig answer these and other questions.
Which requirements have to be met for a PI request regarding patent infringement to be successful in Germany? In early 2021, our attorney-at-law and partner Prof. Dr. Tilman Müller-Stoy discussed relevant case law and the stances of key courts in Germany.
How do third-party observations complement opposition proceedings? And should or shouldn't you file them anonymously? In April 2021, our patent attorneys Dr. Christof Karl and Preston Richard discussed these and other relevant questions.
Since the principle of the "inescapable trap" emerged in 1994, many patent holders have experienced a nightmare in post-grant proceedings: Patents have died before the EPO because of it, irrespective of their innovative value. They still do today. What can you do during prosecution to avoid that your future patents will fall into this trap?
In this episode, our patent attorney and partner Tobias Kaufmann gives you valuable tips.
When IP rights are infringed, proportionality might have to be considered in litigation in Germany. For which claims are such considerations relevant? Which effects do they have? And which case law plays a role? Our attorneys-at-law Pascal Böhner and Dr. Michael Kobler discuss these and other questions.
How can diligently drafted patents pay off in more than one way?
In our latest IP Quick Tip, our patent attorney and partner Dr. Georg Anetsberger explains why patent applications and the creation of a strong patent portfolio are really worth the effort.
7/7