Legal Industry Articles

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 [...]

European law firm Fieldfisher has appointed Karen O’Grady as a partner in its Corporate practice, effective 1 September 2025. Karen joins from Sheridans, bringing over 15 years of experience in M&A, venture capital, and private equity. She is known for [...]

EY Law is proud to see that their clients consistently place their trust in them. For the second time, their team has successfully advised on the acquisition of a pharmaceutical company, including the full setup of its corporate legal framework. [...]

Thum & Partner is pleased to welcome Laura Zak as a patent engineer in their team. Before joining Thum & Partner, Laura gained hands-on experience in component design and technical drawing within the automotive industry, alongside her mechanical engineering studies. [...]

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 [...]

September marks the return not only of a busy season in the legal sector but also of our ongoing analyses of law firm rankings and directories. With a number of key IP deadlines approaching toward the end of the year, it [...]

Gianni & Origoni announces the appointment of Marco Molineris as Partner in its Turin office. Marco joins from PedersoliGattai, bringing deep expertise in corporate and M&A transactions. His practice spans M&A, joint ventures, and commercial law, with a focus on [...]

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 [...]