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Maikowski & Ninnemann has once again been recognized by WirtschaftsWoche as a leading law firm in the field of patent law. Gunnar Baumgärtel and Andreas Tanner were also honored individually among Germany’s top patent attorneys. The firm extends its sincere [...]

Weisse, Moltmann & Willems has written a great article on the European Patent Office (EPO) allowing patent applications for Coloured Drawings. Starting 1 October 2025, the European Patent Office (EPO) will accept colour drawings in European patent applications, a move [...]

Bals & Vogel has written a great article on how Munich established itself as a leading location for patent litigation, both nationally and throughout Europe. In 2024, Munich became Germany’s top venue for patent disputes, with 231 cases filed surpassing [...]

Two of our partners, Dr. Dirk Schulz and Guido Quiram, have been recognized in the latest edition of the IAM Strategy 300, which honors global leaders in IP strategy. The list highlights experts who drive the economic value of intellectual [...]

Mingyan Xi will speak at the 2025 China Intellectual Property & Innovation Summit (CIPIS) in Shenzhen, presenting on “UPC’s First Decision on Equivalent Infringement.” His session will highlight key takeaways from this pivotal case and examine its implications for patent [...]

When it comes to patents and intellectual property protection in Austria, one name stands out: Hübscher & Partner Patentanwälte GmbH. With offices in Vienna and Linz, the firm has been a cornerstone of IP law for decades. Founded in 1949, it [...]

Trevisan & Cuonzo Associate Carolina Citterio has written a great article on Italy launching its First Space Economy Law: An Initial Step Towards a Regulated and Competitive Space Sector. On 11 June 2025, Italy passed its first Space Law, regulating [...]

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Knowledge Counsel Rachel Montagnon has written an article on the UPC Appeal Court Rules on Costs and CJEU Referrals. The UPC Court of Appeal (CoA) has clarified when legal questions may be referred to the Court [...]

Barzanò & Zanardo Attorney Francesco Celluprica has written a great article on the IAP Jury dismissing OROGEL’s complaint ruling that there is no slavish imitation by ESSITY. Barzanò & Zanardo Attorneys Francesco Celluprica and Mario Petrocelli successfully defended Essity Italy [...]

Mauro Eccetto, General Director, and Maria Teresa Saguatti, IP Legal Advisor at Studio Torta, will attend the 2025 AIPPI World Congress. The event runs from September 13–16 in Yokohama, Japan. It brings together IP professionals from around the world. Attendees [...]