Franke IP Information (German)- Kreativ, aber kein Urheber: Was KI in der Kunst kann – und was das Recht dazu sagt
- „Magic Button“ gegen Pflicht-Assistenten: Ist die Lösung eines regulatorisch erzeugten Problems beim EPA patentierbar?
- Patentschutz in Irland: Das Kurzzeitpatent, die Neuheitsnachweis-Falle und eine Hintertür für PCT-Anmeldungen
- Prioritätsanmeldung ohne Gebühren: Wo es geht und wie Sie den Prioritätsbeleg erhalten
- Wie viele sind „eine Vielzahl“? Die Auslegung von „Vielzahl“, „plurality“ und „複数“ in Europa, den USA und Japan
- Vom Schachbrett zum Post-Editing: Was die Automatisierungsgeschichte anderer Berufe über die Zukunft anwaltlicher Arbeit verrät
- Monatsende, Jahrestag oder etwas ganz anderes? Die Fälligkeit nationaler Jahresgebühren in den EPÜ-Staaten
- Das „schwarze Loch“: Warum der deutsche Prioritätsbeleg beim EPA ein Rechtsrisiko bleibt
- Registrierungsdruck und offene Datentore: Die fragwürdige Kommunikationspraxis der WIPO
- Patentschutz in den Niederlanden: Eintragungspatent, PCT-Lücke und eine bevorstehende Reform
Author Archives: Dr. Dirk Franke
Moldova: Validation Agreement Enters into Force
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 entered into force on November 1, 2015. With the recognition of the … Continue reading
Posted in European Law, Patent Law
Tagged EPC, European patent application, European patent office, Moldova, validation
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
We wish all our readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2016!
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Federal Supreme Court Confirms Nivea Blue
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
Filing a Trademark Application in Canada: Characteristics of the Canadian Trademark Law
The registration process of a trademark in Canada is in some ways extraordinary when compared to the registration practices in other countries. The most important characteristics of the Canadian trademark registration process are summarized below. 1. No Madrid Protocol Canada … Continue reading
Posted in International Law, Trademark Law
Tagged Canada; CIPO, Canadian tradmark application
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Greece: Implications of the Capital Controls and the Referendum for the Proprietors of IP Rights in Greece
On June 28, 2015, the Greek Government imposed capital controls in the latest development in the country’s financial crisis. The capital controls will considerably restrict the flow of capital within the Greek banking sector and will be maintained at least until … Continue reading
Posted in European Law, International Law, Patent Law
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Rubik’s Cube Confirmed as a 3D Trademark in Europe
Invented in the 1970s, the Rubik’s Cube fascinates people around the globe and is one of the world’s best-selling toys. While many fans found the magic cube a hard nut to crack, a German toy manufacturer has challenged the registered … Continue reading
Posted in European Law, International Law, Trademark Law
Tagged 3D mark, 3D trademark, Court of the European Union, decision, ECJ, EGC, form mark, General Court, OHIM, Rubik's Cube
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Morocco: Validation Agreement Enters into Force
The European Patent Office (EPO) has announced in a recent press release that the agreement on the validation of European patents between the EPO and Morocco will enter into force on March 1, 2015. With the recognition of the EPC, … Continue reading
Posted in European Law, Patent Law
Tagged EPC, European patent application, European patent office, Morocco, validation
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Interview: Incentives to Innovate
Interview with Dr. Dirk Franke. The following topics are covered: the future of the profession of a European patent attorney, patent litigation costs, trivial patents; how to find a qualified patent attorney, EU patent (unitary patent), changes in the European … Continue reading
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
We wish all our readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2015! Photo: © Ashwin Chandrasekaran, [CC BY 2.0]
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OHIM: New Fake Invoices Resemble Official Communications
Applicants for European community trademarks (CTM applications) are currently receiving fake invoices from a British service provider called “OMIH – Trademarks and Designs Registration Office”. The fine print of the fake invoices mentions that the message is only an offer, … Continue reading
Posted in European Law, Trademark Law
Tagged fake invoice, fraud, OMIH, payment instructions
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