Intellectual Property

Intellectual property includes the legal protection of intellectual property such as patents, trademarks, and copyrights.

IntellectualProperty

This license is compulsory!

11. September 2025

AIPPI 2025 study question Q293 on compulsory licenses in patent law – the German national group’s contribution in a nutshell

IntellectualProperty

Between control and interoperability

11. September 2025

The BGH’s judgment in Sony v. Datel and its implications for software copyright

IntellectualProperty

“Best of” coalition agreement

18. June 2025

In the spotlight: IP rights and consumer protection

IntellectualProperty

German Federal Court of Justice dismisses copyright protection of specific Birkenstock sandals

27. March 2025

Utility objects require proof of creative freedom

IntellectualProperty

Interpreting patent claims

7. November 2024

G 1/24 and the hope for a coherent approach to claim interpretation in proceedings before the EPO

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The protection of Italian cultural property in Germany

5. September 2024

In focus: The “Ravensburger” ruling of Stuttgart Regional Court

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Unjustified allegations of infringements of IP rights

5. September 2024

Objectionable communications and remedies in Germany

IntellectualProperty

Inventive step

5. September 2024

The Unified Patent Court’s view

IntellectualProperty

The future of disclosure requirements in patenting

20. June 2024

Harmonization needed?

IntellectualProperty

G 2/21: The ruling of the Enlarged Board of Appeal

20. June 2024

Focus on post-filed experimental data

IntellectualProperty

The independent evidence procedure

21. March 2024

Underestimated or unattractive?

IntellectualProperty

The metaverse as a virtual marketplace

21. March 2024

Opportunities and legal risks for businesses