§ 9 Effect of the patent The patent has effect, that only the patent holder is authorized, to use the patented invention within the scope of the applicable law. Every third one is…
BGH X ZB 19/12 – Communication router: Expertise of the Technical Complaints Senate
The Federal Court of Justice has decided by decision of 26. August 2014 (X ZB 19/12 – "Communication router") decided, that the Technical Appeals Senate of the Federal Patent Court generally has the necessary technical expertise and a…
If a word mark such uses, that the sign is designed graphically or color or pictorial elements are added, for examining the genuine use in accordance with § 26 Abs. 3 MarkenG significantly, whether these additional elements refer to the trade mark as an indication of origin or are merely general statements of fact or advertising highlighting means
If a word mark such uses, that the sign is designed graphically or color or pictorial elements are added, for examining the genuine use in accordance with § 26 Abs. 3…
BGH X ZB 18/12 – „Fond Memories“: Novelty in plant variety protection must be interpreted in accordance with international law
The Federal Court of Justice has decided by decision of 13. January 2014 (X ZB 18/12) decided on the clematis variety “Fond Memories”., that the novelty rule of § 6 Abs. 1 SortG in accordance with the…
IPCOM fails before LG Mannheim against APPLE with its partial claim over a billion damages for patent infringement of a European patent EP 1 841 268
IPCOM ./. Apple (2 The 53/12 and 2 The 95/13) On 11. February 2014 was before the District Court of Mannheim before 2. employees…
From “Designs” shall “Design”: New collection applications, new revocation proceedings
Stand: 2014. Design law has since been reformed again – at EU level 2025 and in Germany 2026. You can read the current status in our article on design reform and on the page…