It's that easy to become a patent owner? You have invented something and you are safe, already "unofficial patentee" to be. Nun, unfortunately it's not that simple. Follow us and learn…
Technical inventions and the FORD case
Technical inventions must be patented? Naturally! The constant further development of science and technology continuously changes the frontiers of patent protection. A technical invention is not defined in the Patent Act, since the core meaning…
Patent protection and Covid vaccinations
Stand: 2022. since 19. January 2026 There is also an EU-wide regulation for compulsory licenses in cases of crisis - more on this in our article SEP regulation stopped, Compulsory licenses introduced. Patent protection for Covid vaccines will…
Patent infringement: and now?
Patent infringement: and now? If you are a patent owner, It is forbidden for other people to make or offer your invention without your consent and you should defend yourself and your patent. Important is,…
Action for annulment against a patent
More than nine months have passed since the publication of the patent, which is to be contested and no opposition proceedings are pending, can be according to § 81 Abs. 2 PatG action for annulment at…
BGH judgment of 04.08.2020 – X ZR 40/18: Admissibility of the cross-appeal according to § 115 Abs. 2 Set 2 Patgan
The Federal Court of Justice has ruled in its judgment of 4. August 2020 (X ZR 40/18) resolved in patent nullity proceedings, Until when the patent holder can join the appeal of the invalidity plaintiff. In the matter…
How does the patent examination procedure work in summary??
The examination process is just beginning, if you have one "Application for examination of the patent" and the application fee (350 €) have paid. Your invention will then be subject to patentability according to Section 1…