Author Archives: Dr. Dirk Franke

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Dr. Dirk Franke

We wish all our readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2018! Foto: © Erwin Schoonderwaldt, [CC BY-NC-ND 2.0]

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Cambodia: Validation Agreement Enters into Force

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Dr. Dirk Franke

The European Patent Office (EPO) announced in a recent press release that the agreement between the Royal Government of the Kingdom of Cambodia (KH) and the EPO on the validation of European patents was signed on January 23, 2017. With … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Posted on December 25, 2016 by Dr. Dirk Franke

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Andorra: New Patent Law and Possible Validation Agreement With EPO

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Dr. Dirk Franke

Andorra is currently negotiating an agreement with the European Patent Office (EPO) for the validation of European patents in this country, as well as to become a member state of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). Both agreements may enter into … Continue reading →

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Brexit: Impact on European Patents, Trademarks and Designs

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Dr. Dirk Franke

On June 23, 2016, a referendum will be held in Britain to decide whether or not Britain should leave or remain in the European Union (EU). In the event of a majority voting for a “leave” (“Brexit“, a portmanteau combining … Continue reading →

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OHIM: New Office Name and EU Trade Mark Regulation

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Dr. Dirk Franke

The Office for Harmonisation in the Internal Marke (OHIM) announced in a recent press release that the Regulation (EU) No. 2015/2424 of the European Parliament and the Council (EU trade mark regulation) dated December 16, 2015 will enter into force … Continue reading →

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Artur Fischer: One of the Greatest Inventors of all Times Died at Age of 96

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Dr. Dirk Franke

As Spiegel Online reported today, inventor Artur Fischer died on  January 27, 2016 at the age of 96. This is very sad news as Artur Fischer was arguably the greatest innovator and one of the greatest businessmen of post-war Germany. … Continue reading →

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Moldova: Validation Agreement Enters into Force

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Dr. Dirk Franke

The European Patent Office (EPO) announced in a recent press release that the agreement on the validation of European patents between the EPO and the Republic of Moldova has entered into force on November 1, 2015. With the recognition of … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Dr. Dirk Franke

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Federal Supreme Court Confirms Nivea Blue

Posted on August 22, 2015 by Dr. Dirk Franke

Beiersdorf AG, manufacturer of Nivea, won a ruling from Germany’s Federal Supreme Court (BGH) that gives it a second chance to defend its trademark for the blue color on its Nivea products in a legal battle with Unilever NV (court case … Continue reading →

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