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"The impact of corona is comparable to the financial crisis," says Pascal Faure, INPI CEO

The Loi Pacte reform at the INPI continues to change the French patent system, even while Europe struggles with the coronavirus crisis. JUVE Patent spoke to Pascal Faure, CEO of the French patent offi ...

6 August 2020 by Konstanze Richter
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Connected cars

Avanci launches 5G automotive licensing programme

Avanci has launched a 5G automotive licensing programme as it consolidates its Internet of Things and connected cars offering. The licensing programme ...

30 July 2020 by Amy Sandys
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Germany

Former German patent judge joins Meissner Bolte

Renowned German patent judge Rainer Engels is set to reinforce mixed Munich IP firm Meissner Bolte from the beginning of August. With this move, Meiss ...

30 July 2020 by Mathieu Klos
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Coronavirus

Latest news on IP and coronavirus 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 ...

30 July 2020 by Amy Sandys
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Belgium

Arnold & Siedsma merges with Belgian patent firm

Dutch mixed IP firm Arnold & Siedsma has announced its merger with a Belgium-based IP boutique, LC Patents. The merger will expand Arnold & Si ...

22 July 2020 by Amy Sandys
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Long read

Video conferencing viable option for future patent hearings

A survey conducted by JUVE Patent has found that patent professionals across Europe are using video conferencing as an alternative to in-person court ...

10 July 2020 by Amy Sandys
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German patent courts

German Federal Court of Justice announces new judge

The 10th Civil Senate at the Federal Court of Justice has a new judge. The appointment leaves open a position at the Regional Court Düsseldorf. The fi ...

2 July 2020 by Christina Schulze
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Germany

Lutz Abel hires IP specialist from Grünecker

German law firm Lutz Abel has hired Karsten Brandt as a partner in its Munich office. Brandt joins from mixed IP firm Grünecker.

1 July 2020 by Amy Sandys
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Patent cases in Germany fall, but Munich bucks the trend

Research by JUVE Patent shows that the number of new patent cases at German patent courts fell slightly in 2019, compared with 2018. Düsseldorf Region ...

26 June 2020 by Konstanze Richter
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Germany

Simmons & Simmons rebuilds its patent team in Munich

After two successive departures, the patent team of Simmons & Simmons has announced Thomas Gniadek as its new addition. Gniadek joins the Munich o ...

24 June 2020 by Mathieu Klos
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European litigation market

The European patent firms vying for pole position

Cross-border litigation characterises patent practices in European law firms, with international firms increasingly positioning their teams for such w ...

19 June 2020 by Mathieu Klos
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European litigation market

The main challengers to Europe's patent market leaders

JUVE Patent’s recent ranking research points to the international teams of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Jones Day, Simmons & Simmons and Taylor ...

19 June 2020 by Mathieu Klos
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European litigation market

Europe's leading national IP boutiques

When it comes to patent litigation, the leading IP boutiques across Europe are fierce rivals to the internationally integrated firms. National market ...

19 June 2020 by Mathieu Klos
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Germany

Bardehle Pagenberg rebuilds Düsseldorf team with Kather Augenstein litigator

In July, Alexander Haertel will join the Düsseldorf office of Bardehle Pagenberg where he will be responsible for patent litigation. The mixed firm wi ...

19 June 2020 by Mathieu Klos
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France

Reed Smith strengthens Paris IP practice with August Debouzy hire

Reed Smith has taken a further step in the expansion of its Paris patent practice with the hire of Thierry Lautier (38), former counsel at August Debo ...

18 June 2020 by Konstanze Richter
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Austria

Austrian IP firm Geistwert finally allowed to use brand name

After a long battle, IP firm Geistwert Kletzer Messner Mosing Schnider Schultes has entered its brand name 'Geistwert' in the Austrian commercial regi ...

16 June 2020 by Laura King
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