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Hoyng ROKH Monegier launches patent attorney practice in Düsseldorf

For the first time, the German practice of Hoyng ROKH Monegier is integrating patent attorneys into its make-up. Life sciences expert Tung-Gia Du will ...

24 February 2023 by Mathieu Klos

Cases

Medical devices

Alcon and AMO reach global settlement over cataract surgery equipment

American-Swiss medical company Alcon and J&J subsidiary AMO have settled a global patent dispute over technology related to ophthalmic surgery for ...

22 February 2023 by Amy Sandys

Legal Commentary

Unified Patent Court

Germany becomes 17th member state to ratify UPC Agreement

Today, Germany has formally deposited its instrument of ratification of the UPC Agreement with the Council of the European Union, becoming the 17th me ...

17 February 2023 by Amy Sandys

Legal Commentary

Germany

Mannheim Regional Court establishes third patent chamber

In addition to the 2nd and 7th Civil Chambers, Mannheim Regional Court now has a third chamber for patent litigation. The 14th Civil Chamber will also ...

16 February 2023 by Mathieu Klos

Cases

Electric cars

Opel and supplier CATL succeed in e-battery dispute with MU Ionic

Düsseldorf Regional Court has found in favour of carmaker Opel and Chinese lithium-ion battery manufacturer CATL, with the judges ruling that the two ...

13 February 2023 by Mathieu Klos

Cases

Pharmaceuticals

Federal Court of Justice reopens Ratiopharm and Acorda revocation case over MS drug

The German Federal Patent Court must once again deal with Ratiopharm's revocation claim against two Acorda patents which protect a multiple sclerosis ...

8 February 2023 by Mathieu Klos

Cases

LED displays

AIM Sport wins infringement case against Supponor over advertising technology

At the High Court in London, sports marketing and advertising company AIM Sport has won a finding of infringement and validity against competitor Supp ...

7 February 2023 by Amy Sandys

People & Business

Unified Patent Court

Meissner Bolte and Santarelli launch new UPC litigation network

Mixed patent firms Meissner Bolte and Santarelli have announced a formal cooperation prior to the UPC launch. In future, the respective German and Fre ...

6 February 2023 by Amy Sandys

Cases

Second medical use

Novartis and Freshfields win PIs against eight generics companies in fingolimod battle

In one of Europe's biggest pharmaceutical disputes, Novartis has won an important victory against the generic drug industry over MS drug fingolimod. B ...

31 January 2023 by Mathieu Klos

People & Business

Coronavirus

Latest news on IP and COVID-19 in Europe

Coronavirus is directly impacting many legal patent bodies and proceedings around Europe. JUVE Patent brings you the latest news regarding COVID-19, a ...

27 January 2023 by Amy Sandys

Cases

Electronics

Sony and Rohnke Winter prevail against inventor over Vaio laptops

Sony has not infringed a patent owned by German company Virtual Paper, meaning it does not have to pay damages. The German Federal Court of Justice ca ...

26 January 2023 by Mathieu Klos

Legal Commentary

European Patent Office

German Constitutional Court rejects complaints against Boards of Appeal

The German Constitutional Court has confirmed that it has no objections to the current structure of the Boards of Appeal at the European Patent Office ...

13 January 2023 by Mathieu Klos

People & Business

Sonja Bohusch, Apple, patent litigation, IP

In-house

Apple sets up IP litigation department in Europe

Apple now has its own IP litigation expert in Europe, after former DLA Piper lawyer Sonja Bohusch joined the iPhone manufacturer on 1 January 2023. Bo ...

12 January 2023 by Mathieu Klos

People & Business

German Patent and Trade Mark Office

Eva Schewior appointed president of the German patent office

As of 1 February, Eva Schewior will become the new president of the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA). She succeeds Cornelia Rudloff-Schäffer ...

11 January 2023 by Laura King

People & Business

Germany

Munich Regional Court appoints successor for judge Zigann

Oliver Schön is the new presiding judge of the 7th Civil Chamber at the Regional Court Munich. He succeeds the highly regarded Matthias Zigann. At the ...

9 January 2023 by Mathieu Klos

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