Legal Industry Articles

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 [...]

Willkie advised 3i Group plc on the sale of MAIT. MAIT is a top IT services provider for mid-market clients in the DACH region. The buyer is a private equity fund advised by Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (DBAG). On September 2, [...]

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 [...]