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
Category Archives: Patent Law
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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Artur Fischer: One of the Greatest Inventors of all Time Died at Age of 96
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
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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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
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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
Ireland: London Agreement Enters into Force
With Ireland already having deposited on November 25, 2012 the instrument of accession to the London Agreement, the new legislation will formally enter into force in Ireland on March 1, 2014. Ireland had already signed into effect national laws in … Continue reading
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Tagged European patent office, European patents, Ireland, language regime, London agreement
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EPO: Abolition of Established and Efficient Safety Mechanisms for Users
This week we received an official notification of the European Patent Office (EPO) along with the regular statement of our deposit account of 10 February 2014 with the headline “abolishment of the administration fee in case of insufficient cover of … Continue reading
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Priority Documents: Formalities and Time Limits in Germany and Europe
Many applicants of patents, trademarks or designs in Europe or Germany have questions concerning the formalities and time limits for having the priority claim of a previously filed application confirmed. The formalities and time limits for submitting either a priority document … Continue reading
Posted in Design Law, European Law, German law, International Law, Patent Law, Trademark Law
Tagged certified copy, priority, priority claim, priority document
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Revised German Patent Act: More Flexibility for Applicants
A revised German Patent Act will enter into force on April 1, 2014. This has been announced by the German Patent and Trademark Office (GPTO) in a press release on October 24, 2013. With the revised German Patent Act important … Continue reading
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