Federal Court of Justice strengthens copyright protection
Judgement I ZR 67/23: Aerial images taken with the aid of drones are not covered by the freedom of panorama
Panoramic Trade Secrets Germany
About protection, misappropriation, enforcement proceedings, remedies and trends
More efficient, more secure, simpler: the new business identification number
Tips and to-dos for companies
Sigma-Aldrich CRISPR Patents Revoked for Lack of Inventive Step
C&F successful for Bayer in EPO opposition appeal proceedings
Are two really better than one?
The online platform Amazon offers additional protection for branded products. What is this service all about? And how does it compare to official trademark registration?
Cohausz & Florack is “Firm of the Year for Patent Law”
High-caliber firms among the winners and nominees at the JUVE Awards 2024
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25 years as a legal expert at Cohausz & Florack: Ulrike Alice Ulrich celebrates law firm anniversary
Düsseldorf, October 1, 2024 – On October 1, 2024, Ulrike Alice Ulrich celebrates her 25th anniversary at Cohausz & Florack (C&F). She joined the firm as an attorney-at-law in 1999 and was made a partner in 2002. As an expert in IP law, she has since played a pivotal role in many proceedings with high international stakes and has been instrumental…
Cohausz & Florack nominated for the JUVE Award 2024
Winners announced on October 24, 2024, in Frankfurt
Cohausz & Florack nominated for the Global IP Awards once again
Winners announced on October 17, 2024, in London
More innovation in renewable energies again
Analysis by German Patent and Trademark Office identifies major growth in solar technology and wind power
Recording CFWebinar: The Unified Patent Court
Does it keep up with the expectations? A recap after the first year.
Webinar Recording from 31.07.2024
Key issues for senior life sciences executives
What rights holders need to know about patent-term extensions in Europe
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Anti-counterfeiting and Online Brand Enforcement: Global Guide 2024
Germany: EU directives, international treaties and domestic initiatives boost IP
Patent-free countries are also relevant when calculating damages
Federal Court of Justice landmark decision of May 7, 2024
EPO Enlarged Board of Appeal to clarify the legal basis for the interpretation of patent claims
More clarity in assessing patentability
Guardians of Innovation: Navigating the Intersection of AI, Data Protection and Trade Secrets
In today's digital world, data management and trade secret (TS) protection are critical issues that may even converge (e.g. when personal data is part of a business secret, such as customer and supplier lists).
Decision of the FCJ on legal costs in nullity proceedings in the event of an immediate acknowledgment
Judgment X ZR 59/21 - Anzeigemonitor
The Unified Patent Court – Does it keep up with the expectations? A recap after the first year.
Lexology Masterclass & CFWebinar
The UPC one year on: successful start for the unitary patent system in the EU
C&F involved in more than 5 percent of cases
Bundeskartellamt allows cooperation between automotive companies in SEP licensing
C&F underlines leading role of Germany and the EU in the field of SEPs
BMW, Mercedes, Thyssenkrupp and VW can negotiate jointly for the acquisition of certain technology licences
The Bundeskartellamt tolerates the launch of the “Automotive Licensing Negotiation Group” (ALNG). The ALNG is a cooperation planned by the companies BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Thyssenkrupp and VW with the aim to negotiate jointly conditions for the acquisition of licences for so-called standard essential patents (SEPs). The cooperation is to be open to…
Romania becomes 18th UPC member
C&F: “Wider reach of the unitary patent and strong incentive for innovative companies in the EU”
Fast pace of revocation actions at the UPC
C&F: “We hope to see similarly good results when it comes to the quality of rulings”
Ireland postpones referendum on joining UPC
C&F disappointed: “Adding an important EU member to the UPC would boost the spirit of innovation in many companies”
Sharp rise in AI inventions in Germany
Analysis by German Patent and Trademark Office: German applicants in second place in international comparison
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Cohausz & Florack wins 2024 Managing IP Award
Special honor in the category "European Cross-Border Patent Litigation Team”
Protection for AI-assisted inventions?
US Patent and Trademark Office issues guidance on the use of AI
EPO accelerates opposition proceedings in cases of parallel court actions
C&F: “Major step towards improving the legal certainty of rul-ings in patent infringement suits”
Intel defeated in patent dispute against R2 Semiconductor before Düsseldorf Regional Court
C&F: “Patent troll accusation in Germany is baseless”
Domestic patent infringement from abroad
Federal Court of Justice ruling “ultrasonic transducer” – X ZR 47/19
Injunction following repeated breach
UPC Düsseldorf local division: “E-bike” ruling – UPC_CFI_177/2023
Support for innovative companies: SME Fund reopens
Legal costs for drafting patent applications and for the Community Plant Variety Office (CPVO) examination fee now partially reimbursed as well
No contributory patent infringement for wear parts
BGH ruling “Scheibenbremse II” – X ZR 10/20
Market for hydrogen combustion engines in motion
C&F: “Promoting alternative drive technologies is an urgent societal concern”
CFPodcast - Ideas in the spotlight, episode 3
EPO Case Law Update 2023 - Engineering, physics and digital innovations
G7 meeting on intellectual property: “Metaverse is not an area outside the law”
Patent and trade mark offices of the leading industrial nations agree a joint statement on intellectual property in digital contexts and on diversity and inclusion.
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Rethink your IP for digital
The IP you own in one domain may be less effective when you switch to digital, so don’t let the risks surprise you, says Mathias Karlhuber at Cohausz & Florack in a book inspired by the EPO and LESI's High Growth Technology Business Initiative.
Germany: UPC Impact and Legislative Shifts Make Germany a Venue of Choice
Patent prosecution in Germany
Recording CFWebinar: EPO Case Law Update 2023 - Chemistry, Pharma and Life Sciences
Recording from 14.12.2023
50 years of the EPC: innovations help overcome today’s crises
The EPC turning 50 marks a milestone
50 years of the European Patent Convention
Cornerstone of technological progress in Europe
CFPodcast - Ideas in the spotlight, episode 2
Enablement and Plausibility in the US and Europe
Recording CFWebinar: EPO Case Law Update 2023 - Engineering, physics and digital innovations
Webinar recording from 16.11.2023
Good start for UPC Court of Appeal
C&F expects high affirmation rates for German courts in the long term
Recording CFWebinar: Enablement and Plausibility in the US and Europe
Webinar Recording from 26.10.2023
EPA study: Start-ups with IP rights are more successful at raising capital
C&F offers free start-up consultation
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Huge surge in 3D printing patents
Results of the EPO study “Innovation Trends in Additive Manufacturing”
The scope of recall claims
Karlsruhe Higher Regional Court (Oberlandesgericht), ruling of July 18, 2023 – 6 W 30/23
UPC - First Lessons Learned and a Glimpse of the Future
The UPC is off to a successful start: Since June 1, 2023, the local chambers have already taken a number of noteworthy decisions. These provide a glimpse into the future functioning of the new EU patent court.
High demand for the unitary patent
EPO dashboard reveals heavy use, especially by German applicants
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Federal Court of Justice ruling on the admissibility of parallel opposition and nullity proceedings
Aminopyridine decision X ZR 47/22
EU leads the world in hydrogen patents
C&F: “More competitiveness and technological supremacy for Germany and Europe”
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Cohausz & Florack takes home two accolades at the Managing IP Awards 2023
Awards in the categories “European Cross-border Patent Litigation Team of the Year” and “Germany Practitioner of the Year”
UPC Düsseldorf local division gets to work
C&F: “Extremely important court location for patent infringe-ment proceedings”
Opt-in or opt-out: Tactically well positioned for the UPC
The UPC has opened its doors and commenced operations. The sunrise period has expired. Many European patent holders have successfully submitted their opt-out declarations.
HEVC Patent Enforcement Actions Settled
(DENVER, CO, US – 20 April 2023) – MPEG LA, LLC today announced that the HEVC enforcement actions brought in Landgericht Düsseldorf, Germany against Samsung Electronics GmbH ("Samsung") announced on 28 March 2022 have been settled with the taking of licenses.
EU filing strategies for standard essential patents (SEPs) under the UPC
Using the German legal system to avoid risks
Considerable increase in innovations in battery technology
DPMAnutzerforum 2023: Analysis shows a leap in the number of patent applications concerning battery technology, a key technology, especially from Asia and the United States
The countdown to the UPC launch is on - current and proven
COHAUSZ & FLORACK answers your questions
Federal Court of Justice confirms obvious prior use in required reverse engineering
C&F: “Greater clarity for innovative mobile communications companies”
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How is Germany’s innovative strength looking?
Study on disruptive changes in science / C&F rates current IP activities positively
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“IPR-intensive industries are drivers of growth, competition, and employment in the EU”
Joint study by EPO and EUIPO confirms positive economic effects of IP rights
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German constitutional complaints against the European Patent Office are unsuccessful
Constitutional Court confirms the required legal protection
Fight against product piracy: G7 IP leaders intend to intensify cooperation
Patent and trade mark offices of the leading economies deliberate under Germany’s presidency of the G7 – counterfeiting causes damage to all industries – consumers can help fight counterfeiting and product piracy
UPC ready to launch
Cohausz & Florack offers comprehensive information and support for the transition
Egger comes out on top again with C&F and Heuking
BGH revokes Rehau’s European patent 2 247 451
New staff additions in 2022: Cohausz & Florack builds up its patent and legal expertise
Dr. Julia Konrad (neé Sauerwald), Tamara Moll, Dr. Christoph Genreith, and Georg Tully strengthen the team
EPO announces start date of transitional measures for obtaining Unitary Patents
As of January 1, 2023, the EPO will provide two transitional measures in order to obtain unitary effect for European patents.
Recording CFWebinar: EPO Case Law Update 2022 - Engineering, Physics and digital Innovations
Webinar Recording from November 10, 2022
Recording CFWebinar: EPO Case Law Update 2022 - Chemistry, Pharma and Life Sciences
Webinar Recording from November, 8, 2022
Key questions for patent owners to ask their law firms before asserting their rights
When it comes to patent owners asserting their patent rights, there is a wide spectrum of possibilities. On one hand, patent owners may, as a basis for negotiation, aim to obtain a decision by an independent institution regarding whether their patents have been infringed, and their schedule may not be time-sensitive.
IP Risks for Investors
Intellectual property is a prime asset for investors in tech ventures, but few realize how vulnerable it is to attack as growth starts to happen. So explore these five questions first with potential targets, says Mathias Karlhuber at Cohausz & Florack in a book IP and the next wave of growth
Germany becomes ready for the UPC and revises Patent Act
Despite the worldwide economic challenges caused by the war in the Ukraine and the still ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Germany has worked hard at both the legislative and judicial level to continue protecting IP rights.
Germany a front-runner for innovation
Germany ranks 8th in the “Global Innovation Index 2022”
UPC takes significant step forward – judges announced
Last week, the UPC Administrative Committee published the list of the judges appointed to the Court.
Launch of the UPC planned for April 1, 2023
The UPC Preparatory team recently published an implementation roadmap outlining key activities and milestones for the UPC in the upcoming six month.