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Comeback for Hoffmann Eitle with Simmons & Simmons partner

Simmons & Simmons partner Thomas Gniadek is moving to Hoffmann Eitle. The firm is thus swiftly rebuilding its litigation practice after a life sci ...

9 October 2025 by Mathieu Klos
Cases
Settlement

Via LA and Microsoft settle dispute over video coding technology

Without a ruling from the Düsseldorf Regional Court, Via Licensing Alliance and Microsoft have ended their dispute over a licence for the patent pool' ...

9 October 2025 by Mathieu Klos
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Anti-interim-licence injunction

UPC and Munich court limit UK jurisdiction over interim patent licences

The UPC local division Mannheim and Munich Regional Court have put a stop to UK courts' practice of granting interim licences through their first ex p ...

6 October 2025 by Christina Schulze
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Streaming technology

Nokia sues Paramount at UPC and in Germany

Patent holder Nokia is extending its litigation campaign against Paramount to Europe. Following lawsuits in the US and Brazil, the Finnish company has ...

2 October 2025 by Christina Schulze
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Munich hears first ever case over licences for generative AI in GEMA vs OpenAI

It is reportedly the first lawsuit worldwide against an AI provider for the unlicensed use of protected musical works. Today, Munich Regional Court is ...

29 September 2025 by Mathieu Klos
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Blockbuster drug

Bayer and Regeneron secure PI against Formycon concerning Eylea

For now, Formycon cannot launch its biosimilar of the macular degeneration treatment Eylea in various European markets. Munich Regional Court yesterda ...

26 September 2025 by Konstanze Richter
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EPO Enlarged Board of Appeal

G2/24: EBA brings skin-cleanser dispute to an end

The Enlarged Board of Appeal has ruled that a subsequently filed appeal cannot prolong an opposition against a European patent if the main appellant h ...

26 September 2025 by Mathieu Klos
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Parkinson's drug

Newron defends SPC for Parkinson's drug Xadago against Puren

Munich Regional Court has upheld a preliminary injunction sought by Newron against Puren. On Tuesday, the Federal Patent Court will hear arguments con ...

25 September 2025 by Christina Schulze
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Video streaming technology

Netflix still refuses DivX licence as battle moves to UPC

DivX continues its efforts to persuade Netflix to take a licence. Disney Plus and Roku TV have already accepted. However, recent decisions from the Ge ...

23 September 2025 by Christina Schulze
Cases
Mobile communications

Klaka and Gulde defend Oppo against KPN in Düsseldorf

Oppo may continue selling its mobile devices with 5G functionality in Germany after the Düsseldorf Regional Court dismissed the first of two lawsuits ...

16 September 2025 by Mathieu Klos
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Opinion

"The market has gone mad - but keep calm"

A spin-off at Taylor Wessing, an exodus at Klaka and Carpmaels' entry into German litigation mark unprecedented changes in the European patent market. ...

8 September 2025 by Mathieu Klos
People & Business
Germany

Taylor Wessing Munich loses large portion of its patent litigation partners

In one of the most significant developments in the German patent market, five patent partners are leaving Taylor Wessing's strong Munich patent litiga ...

4 September 2025 by Mathieu Klos
People & Business
Germany

The exodus at Klaka continues

Following earlier announcements of departures to CMS Hasche Sigle and Ampersand in July, long-established Munich IP firm Klaka continues to haemorrage ...

2 September 2025 by Mathieu Klos
People & Business
European patent market

HGF reinforces teams in Paris and Munich

UK patent attorney firm HGF has expanded its European patent practice with two partners in Paris and one partner in Munich. The growth is part of an e ...

2 September 2025 by Laura King
People & Business
Germany

Carpmaels next UK firm to expand in Germany

Carpmaels & Ransford already has a representative office in Munich. But now the UK firm is bringing in two litigators from Hoffmann Eitle to fully ...

1 September 2025 by Mathieu Klos
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