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European Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court

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From 1 June 2023, a unitary European patent system will be available, consisting of patents with unitary effect (Unitary Patent, UP) and the Unified Patent Court (UPC).

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US authorize certain money transactions related to patents, trademarks, and copyrights

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Despite the Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions, by the enclosed General License No.31 dated May 5, 2022 authorizing certain transactions related to patents, trademarks, and copyrights, the USA have allowed payments related to IP rights,…

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Situation in Russia

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Monetary compensation in case of governmental order for exploitation suspended; still the hurdles for such a governmental order remain high.

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New Publication - Utility Models, an IP Right 4.0 ?

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Product lifetimes are becoming shorter and shorter, and in many innovative areas fall short of the time it takes for a patent to be granted. The question arises, whether a utility model registered without substantive examination for protectability is…

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IP management standard DIN 77006

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The new German standard DIN 77006 published June 2020 defines what constitutes quality in IP management and how it can be assured by an adequate and …

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[Translate to english:] SOFW Journal Volume 12/20, 146, 34 - 38 December 16, 2020

New Forms of Trademarks – “Sensual” Intellectual Property Rights for Cosmetics

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SOFW Journal Volume 12/20, 146, 34 - 38

December 16, 2020

A. Seifert, J. Wortmann

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Changes in Ukrainian Patent law and SPC practice

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The Ukrainian Patent law and SPC practice have been changed recently. These changes impact the strategy for inventions, patent applications and patents enormously, especially in the field of pharma and life science.

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Poster presentation SEPAWA Congress 2020

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28. -30. 10. 2020 in Berlin

Annekathrin Seifert, Jens Wortmann

"Where there is a Remedy there is a way:
Patent claims for cosmetic compositions"

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Strengthening our team

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"We are pleased to announce that were able to gain patent attorneys Dr. Annekathrin Seifert and Dr. Jens Wortmann as partners to strengthen our team."

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