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Moderna, BioNTech, Pfizer, Comirnaty, mRNA
mRNA technology

Moderna hits back against BioNTech and Pfizer in Hamburg

Just two weeks ago, Moderna lost a key patent on the basis of which the US company had brought legal action against BioN ...

2 October 2026 by Mathieu Klos
Consumer goods

The fight for market share in the smart vacuum cleaner industry keeps UPC busy

As the smart vacuum cleaner sector booms, competition for market share is growing fierce and this is making itself felt at the UPC. Three new lawsuits ...

29 September 2026 by Mathieu Klos
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Victor Torres: “Brazilian judges can be quite assertive and resolute”

Brazil and its courts are increasingly coming under the spotlight. As a judge at the Rio de Janeiro Court of Appeal, Victor Torres has recently heard ...

2 October 2026 by Mathieu Klos

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People & Business Constanze Krenz, DLA Piper, A&O Shearman
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A&O Shearman poaches DLA partner

A&O Shearman is further expanding its global patent practice. From November, Constanze Krenz will join the German patent litigtion team. Previousl ...

1 October 2026 by Mathieu Klos
Cases divisional game, semaglutide, Novo Nordisk, Sandoz, Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus
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“Divisional game” under scrutiny as UPC proceedings over semaglutide kick off in Milan

What mechanisms are available to the UPC in order to stop a potential misuse of divisional patents? This question is at the heart of a dispute heard a ...

28 September 2026 by Konstanze Richter
Cases Court of Appeal, Omnia, Sidel
Unified Patent Court

UPC Court of Appeal rules on its jurisdiction over pre-granted patents

In the dispute between the two labelling machine manufacturers, Omnia and Sidel, the UPC Court of Appeal ruled this week on when it has jurisdiction. ...

25 September 2026 by Christina Schulze
Cases Micron, Yangtze Memory Technologies, YMTC, flash memory
Computer technology

YMTC wins first round in Micron case over NAND technology

In the global battle over 3D NAND flash memory technology, Yangtze Memory Technologies has scored a win in Germany. The Regional Court Munich ordered ...

24 September 2026 by Konstanze Richter
People & Business Michael Tappin, Richard Meade, UK High Court
UK judiciary

Michael Tappin appointed successor to Meade at UK High Court

It was the hottest rumour of the summer in the London IP community. Now it’s official. Michael Tappin, King’s Counsel at 8 New Square, is moving to th ...

22 September 2026 by Mathieu Klos
Cases Maxell, Samsung, Pentarc
Smartphone technology

Samsung lands another win with Pentarc in dispute with Maxell

Maxell has now lost a third patent in first instance in its dispute with Samsung at the UPC. The Munich local division has declared the patent invalid ...

22 September 2026 by Konstanze Richter

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People & Business Rouse Group, Arnold & Siedsma, private equity, investment
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Luke Minford: “90% of IP strategy advice disappears into this incredibly fragmented network of service providers”

Nearly a year after Arnold & Siedsma joined private-equity-backed IP group Rouse, JUVE Patent spoke with Rouse CEO Luke Minford. In this extract, ...

23 September 2026 by Christina Schulze
People & Business Consolid, V.O., De Vries & Metman, Ström & Gulliksson, Knijff
Private equity in patent

PE house Consolid investing heavily in IP firms

In addition to V.O., three other law firms are to receive financial support for their future business development. De Vries & Metman, Ström & ...

24 June 2026 by Mathieu Klos
People & Business Plasseraud, Andera Acto, investment, PE, France
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After 120 years Plasseraud opens door to investor

The next major French law firm is bringing an investor on board. In the month of its 120th anniversary, French patent firm Plasseraud IP has announced ...

17 June 2026 by Christina Schulze