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Category Archives: Patent Law
The apud Model of Qualitative Patent Valuation – and How to Use Its Factors to Increase the Value of Your Patent Portfolio
Patents often make up a substantial part of a company’s intangible value – yet that value cannot be captured in a single figure. The apud model is a qualitative valuation approach that systematically captures the characteristics that determine a patent’s … Continue reading
Posted in German law, Patent Law, Start-up Business Consulting
Tagged apud model, Invention, valuation
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Failed Trials, Strong Patents: The Federal Court of Justice on Fampridine-SR (BGH X ZR 165/23)
German Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof), judgment of 17 March 2026 – X ZR 165/23 – on appeal from the Federal Patent Court In a decision that commentators are already calling a milestone for pharmaceutical patents, the X. Civil Senate … Continue reading
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When “Suitability” Isn’t Enough: The Federal Court of Justice on Purpose-Bound Substance Protection (BGH X ZB 3/25)
German Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof), order of 25 February 2026 – X ZB 3/25 – Fructose Intolerance Agent · ECLI:DE:BGH:2026:250226BXZB3.25.0 In a decision handed down on February 25, 2026, the X. Civil Senate (Patent Senate) of Germany’s Federal Court … Continue reading
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Tagged BGH, Federal Patent Court, Fructose Intolerance Agent
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EPO: Abolition of the 10-Day Rule for Notifications
Under the former 10-day rule, a document was deemed to have been delivered on the tenth day after the date it bore, and time limits were calculated from that fictitious delivery date. That fiction has been removed. A document is … Continue reading
Posted in European Law, Patent Law
Tagged EPC, European patent application, European patent office
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Unified Patent Court (UPC): Opt-Out Strategy for Granted European Patents and European Patent Applications
The Unified Patent Court (UPC) is a central European court, which has become competent for granted European patents and European patent applications. For a transitional period of 7 to 14 years, the granted European patents will remain within the jurisdiction … Continue reading
Unitary Patent System: Start of the Transitional Measures on January 1, 2023
The President of the Court of Appeal of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) and the Chairman of the Administrative Committee of the UPC recently announced that transitional measures for the introduction of Unitary patents will begin on January 1, 2023. … Continue reading
GPTO: Increase of Official Fees on May 1, 2022 and July 1, 2022
The German Patent and Trademark Office (GPTO) will increase on May 1, 2022 and July 1, 2022, respectively, the annuity fees for patents and supplementary protection certificates (SPCs). Annuity fees can be paid one year in advance at the GPTO. … Continue reading
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Tagged Annuity fees, Fee Increase, GPTO, Patents, SPC
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Cambodia: Validation Agreement Enters into Force
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
Posted in European Law, Patent Law
Tagged Cambodia, EPC, European patent application, European patent office, validation
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Andorra: New Patent Law and Possible Validation Agreement With EPO
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
Posted in European Law, International Law, Patent Law
Tagged Andorra, EPC, EPO, patent law, validation
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Brexit: Impact on European Patents, Trademarks and Designs
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
Posted in Design Law, European Law, International Law, Patent Law, Trademark Law
Tagged Brexit, EU, European Union, Unified Patent Court, unitary patent, UPC
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