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since 1. December 2025 Names such as “Solingen” or “Glashütte” can be registered as geographical indications throughout the EU. Existing national regulations end in December 2026.
since 1. More 2025 The reformed EU design law applies, in September 2026 the Bundestag decided to modernize the design law. The most important changes at a glance.
In a globally networked economy, innovation is a central competitive factor. At the same time, the number of cases is increasing, in which third parties exploit intellectual property without permission, copy or imitate – often…
The Düsseldorf Regional Court ruled in its judgment of 3. November 2022 (14c O 21/21 – “Star Lighting”) a lawsuit against the sale of a similar chain of Christmas lights was dismissed due to anti-competitive protection against imitation. Key message: A low-priced one,…
In 2010 acquired the Chinese company Zhejiang Zhongneng Industry Group from the European Union Intellectual Property Office (euipo) the registration of the following Community design (hereinafter: Zhejiang motor scooter): In…
The Federal Court of Justice has ruled in its judgment of 23. June 2016 (I ZR 241/14 – „Baumann II“) decided, that the owner of a more recent trademark does not assert the priority of an older trademark right over that…
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…
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…
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…
The Federal Patent Court has decided in its decision of 29. October 2012 (30 The (pat) 40/11) the registration of the slogan “Files become facts” as a trademark for software and consulting services in the area of contract management…