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3 Count: No Robot Copyright
Supreme Court declines to hear AI art case, SUNO investor contradicts company's legal arguments, and rare game saved from DMCA takedown. Source
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:58:02 +0100
Moderna, Arbutus settle covid jab dispute
Settled less than a week before a US trial, Moderna says it will pay $950 million and up to $1.3 bil ...
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:18:57 +0100
Opinion: Keep Going Squires USPTO: Inventors Want a Streamlined Claim Set Pilot Program 2.0
Under today’s patent system, inventors are only allowed to procure one type of patent—the standa ...
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:15:29 +0100
Avanci’s unveils Wi-Fi 6 Vehicle programme with Mercedes as first licensee
New platform has “significantly lower” rates than cellular SEP offering, says programme lead Qudus Olaniran
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:11:14 +0100
Avanci unveils Wi-Fi 6 Vehicle programme with Mercedes as first licensee
New platform has “significantly lower” rates than cellular SEP offering, says programme lead Qudus Olaniran
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:11:14 +0100
Calcutta High Court sets aside refusal order of Topotarget pharmaceutical application
Shining a light on the scope of Section 3(d) of the Patents Act, the Calcutta High Court has clarifi ...
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:20:00 +0100
Global top 100 report measures technological influence and quality in portfolio management
As many organisations place greater emphasis on quality over scale, the 2026 Innovation Momentum rep ...
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:20:00 +0100
BYD sued at UPC over former LG Energy Solution battery patents
BMS Innovations lawsuit marks first time BYD has been sued at UPC post-Avanci licence
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:15:09 +0100
ClearPlay, Dish Face Off At Fed. Circ. Over $469M Verdict
The Federal Circuit is set to decide whether to reinstate a $469 million jury verdict that was wiped ...
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:33:35 +0100
Squires Cites Evidence Deficiencies In Denying Apple IPR Bid
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director John Squires has explained an earlier merits-based decisio ...
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:19:24 +0100
Moderna To Pay At Least $950M To End COVID-19 Vax IP Fight
Moderna announced Tuesday that it will pay $950 million to resolve global patent litigation brought ...
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:10:33 +0100

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Notices From the Offices

Newsletter 1/2026: Neues aus den Bereichen gewerbliche Schutzrechte, Service, E-Dienste, Klassifikationen
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Notice: Patent Journal special notices: 7137
Publication date 4 March 2026.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:30:01 +0100
Transparency data: IPO payments: 2026
The Intellectual Property Office publishes the data on all payments regardless of size on a monthly basis.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:54:38 +0100
Transparency data: IPO government procurement card spending 2026
IPO publishes details of all spending over £500 using a government procurement card on a monthly basis.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:53:43 +0100
Guidance: Using your intellectual property rights: steps to consider
Learn how to make the most of your intellectual property, including licensing, selling and expanding overseas.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:42:08 +0100
DPMA-Präsidentin Eva Schewior gratuliert Ungarischem Amt für geistiges Eigentum (HIPO) zum 130-jährigen Jubiläum
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Mitteilung Nr. 1/26 der Präsidentin zur Neufassung der Recherche- und Prüfungsrichtlinien zur Nutzung externer elektronischer Recherchequellen auch unter Einsatz künstlicher Intelligenz
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100
Hinweis vom 0. März 2026 zum Inkrafttreten der Verordnung zur Neuregelung des elektronischen Rechtsverkehrs beim Deutschen Patent- und Markenamt
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100
USPTO and DOJ file statement of interest reaffirming the importance of incentives to innovate
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:37:03 +0100
Transparency data: People survey results 2025
This report presents the results from the civil service people survey 2025.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:28:55 +0100
“Building a Ladder from Ideas to Startup…
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:36:32 +0100

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IP Decisions

BPatG München 28. Senat, Beschluss vom 09.02.2026, 28 W (pat) 22/21
In der Beschwerdesache…betreffend die Marke 30 2015 033 808hat der 28. Senat (Marken-Beschwerdesen ...
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:08:57 +0100
BPatG München 28. Senat, Beschluss vom 25.07.2025, 28 W (pat) 15/21
In der Beschwerdesache…betreffend die Markenanmeldung 30 2008 058 242.1hat der 28. Senat (Marken-B ...
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:08:44 +0100
BPatG München 17. Senat, Beschluss vom 09.09.2025, 17 W (pat) 1/23
Kontaktplanprogramm-ErzeugungsvorrichtungZur Bestimmung der „Aufgabe“ einer Erfindung.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:08:07 +0100
BPatG München 17. Senat, Beschluss vom 16.09.2025, 17 W (pat) 20/23
Logistikverfahren – personenlose Auslieferung von WarenZur Bestimmung der „Aufgabe“ einer Erfindung.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:09:07 +0100
BPatG München 29. Senat, Beschluss vom 20.01.2026, 29 W (pat) 70/22
In der Beschwerdesache…betreffend die Marke 30 2017 217 014hat der 29. Senat (Marken-Beschwerdesen ...
Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:08:13 +0100
BPatG München 3. Senat, Urteil vom 16.09.2025, 3 Ni 18/23 (EP)
In der Patentnichtigkeitssache…gegen…,…,betreffend das europäische Patent EP 1 788 453(DE 60 ...
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:08:30 +0100
BPatG München 12. Senat, Beschluss vom 04.11.2025, 12 W (pat) 13/24
betreffend das Patent 10 2015 000 911hat der 12. Senat (Technischer Beschwerdesenat) des Bundespaten ...
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 22:07:56 +0100
BPatG München 30. Senat, Beschluss vom 18.12.2025, 30 W (pat) 529/23
In der Beschwerdesache…betreffend die Marke 30 2021 105 755hat der 30. Senat (Marken- und Design-B ...
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 22:09:10 +0100
BPatG München 14. Senat, Beschluss vom 12.12.2025, 14 W (pat) 28/23
Ciclesonid Vorabentscheidungsersuchen zur Auslegung des Artikels 3(d) der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 469/20 ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:08:54 +0100
BPatG München 26. Senat, Beschluss vom 01.07.2025, 26 W (pat) 70/20
Roter Punkt1. Im Rahmen der Prüfung der Löschung der Eintragung einer Marke gemäß § 50 Abs. 1 M ...
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 22:08:10 +0100
BPatG München 26. Senat, Beschluss vom 01.07.2025, 26 W (pat) 73/20
Roter Punkt1. Im Rahmen der Prüfung der Löschung der Eintragung einer unter Geltung des Warenzeich ...
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 22:08:10 +0100

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Rolf Claessen's Content

AI is Becoming the World’s Most Powerful Creative Tool—But Who Owns What It Creates? – Interview …
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Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:22:13 +0100
AI is Becoming the World’s Most Powerful Creative Tool—But Who Owns What It Creates? – Interview with Co-Founder & CEO of Inception Point AI, Jeanine Whright, and Mark Stignani, who is Partner & Chair of Analytics Practice at Barnes & Thornburg LLP – IP Fridays Podcast – Episode 172
I am Rolf Claessen and together with my co-host Ken Suzan I welcome you to Episode 172 of our podcas ...
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:02:00 +0100
Interview with Eva Schewior, President of the German Patent and Trademark Office – Rising Filing …
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Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:56:18 +0100
Interview with Eva Schewior, President of the German Patent and Trademark Office – Rising Filing Numbers and How to Deal With Them – AI For Patent Examiners – Bad Faith Trademark Applications – Career at the DPMA – Episode 171 – IP Fridays
My co-host Ken Suzan and I are welcoming you to episode 171 of our podcast IP Fridays! Today’s int ...
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:37:00 +0100
Valuation of Intellectual Property Rights – Damages in Infringement Cases – Interview with Brian …
(https://www.ipfridays.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Brian-Buss-300-x-300.jpg) Brian is: Managing D ...
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 04:28:01 +0100
Valuation of Intellectual Property Rights – Damages in Infringement Cases – Interview with Brian Buss – Happy Holidays! – IP Fridays – Episode 170
Brian is: Managing Director, GlassRatner Here is his LinkedIn bio to post in the shownotes: https:// ...
Fri, 26 Dec 2025 04:18:00 +0100
The Current State of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) – Interview With Prof. Aloys Hüttermann – Com…
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Fri, 28 Nov 2025 04:47:11 +0100
The Current State of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) – Interview With Prof. Aloys Hüttermann – Comparison With the US and China – Strategies for Plaintiffs and Defendants – Learnings From Key Cases – Cross – Border Litigation With the UPC – Top Mistakes of Plaintiffs and Defendants at the UPC – IP Fridays – Episode 169
I am Rolf Claessen and together with my co-host Ken Suzan I am welcoming you to episode 169 of our p ...
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 04:30:00 +0100
Interview With Wole Araromi About the Registration and Enforcement of Trademarks in Nigeria – the…
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Fri, 31 Oct 2025 06:34:52 +0100
Interview With Wole Araromi About the Registration and Enforcement of Trademarks in Nigeria – the Future of the PTAB in the US – UPC Anti-Interim-License Injunction – Personal Liability on Patent Infringement Cases – Episode 168 – IP Fridays
I am Rolf Claessen and you are listening to episode 168 of our podcast IP Fridays! My co-host Ken Su ...
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 04:24:00 +0100
Interview With Prof. Karsten Lemmer – German Aerospace Center DLR – Licensing, Startups and IP St…
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Sat, 27 Sep 2025 14:27:44 +0200

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