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I started IP Newsflash in 2004 when training to become a patent attorney with the goal to always see the latest communications from the IP Offices, IP related decisions and other IP related news. 

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DPIIT Working Report: Lawful Access while ignoring Copyright Law
When I was reading the DPIIT working paper on AI & Copyright, my mind instantly went back to Bart ...
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:51:30 +0100
Apple Beats Antitrust Suit Over Heart Rate Data At 9th Circ.
A Ninth Circuit panel affirmed Apple's win Thursday against startup AliveCor Inc.'s antitrust claims ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:53:23 +0100
OpenAI Fights Authors’ Demand For Info On $1B Disney Deal
OpenAI urged a New York federal judge Thursday to reject a request from authors for details of its n ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:32:23 +0100
Seven Patent Issues from 2025 that Deserve Ongoing Consideration
From the near-shutdown of IPR to pending Supreme Court battles over prior art, seven patent law deve ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:51:14 +0100
Fed. Circ. Says Crocs’ Appeal Of Split ITC Loss Came Too Late
The Federal Circuit on Thursday rebuffed Crocs Inc.'s efforts to save its request for an import ban ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:31:38 +0100
UMD’s $600,000 Plagiarism Blunder
More details have emerged about the report that cleared University of Maryland president Darryl Pine ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:15:36 +0100
Comcast Wants Full Fed. Circ. To Rethink Transfer Denial
Comcast said Thursday that the full Federal Circuit should review a December panel decision that sho ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:22:50 +0100
Crocs Delivered Blow in Precedential CAFC Ruling on Appeal Window for ITC Decisions
In a precedential ruling authored by Judge Stoll, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:40:44 +0100
Virginia Justices Order New Trial In $2B Trade Secrets Case
The Virginia Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a state appellate court decision that vacated Appian C ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:02:42 +0100
Salt-N-Pepa Can’t Keep Pushing Copyright Fight, Judge Says
A New York federal judge on Thursday dismissed a case brought by Salt-N-Pepa seeking the copyrights ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:00:51 +0100
How Chinese Utility Models Fit Into Global IP Strategies
Recent guidelines from the China National Intellectual Property Administration put the spotlight on ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:24:23 +0100

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Notices From the Offices

Guidance: Searching for similar trade mark goods/services in other classes
When we search for earlier trade marks we only look in classes containing the same or similar goods or services to your application.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:22:49 +0100
Notice: Patent Journal special notices: 7129
Publication date 7 January 2026.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 04:30:06 +0100
Vote for your most iconic UK trade mark
The UK’s trade mark registry (where you register your trade marks) was 150 years old on 1 January 2026.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:43:15 +0100
Section 22: Information prejudicial to national security or safety of public
Sections (22.01 - 22.29) last updated: January 2026.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:53:48 +0100
Supplementary Protection Certificates for Medicinal and Plant Protection Products
Section last updated: January 2026.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:53:48 +0100
Section 14: The application
Sections (14.01 - 14.209) last updated: January 2026.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:53:47 +0100
Changes to the Manual of Patent Practice
This section details the recent main changes to the manual.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:53:47 +0100
Manual of Patent Practice
The Manual of Patent Practice (MOPP) explains the Intellectual Property Office's practice under the Patents Act 1977.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:53:47 +0100
Section 18: Substantive examination and grant or refusal of patent
Sections (18.01 - 18.99) last updated: January 2026.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:53:47 +0100
Table of cases
Section last updated: January 2026.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:53:47 +0100
Section 20: Failure of application
Sections (20.01 - 20.10) last updated January 2026.
Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:53:47 +0100

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IP Decisions

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) 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
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 5. Senat, Urteil vom 07.08.2025, 5 Ni 6/25 (EP)
Hinweis der Dokumentationsstelle des Bundespatentgerichts:Berufung eingelegt: X ZR 80/25 -
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 22:07:14 +0100
BPatG München 8. Senat, Urteil vom 07.10.2025, 8 Ni 65/23 (EP)
Hinweis der Dokumentationsstelle des Bundespatentgerichts:Berufung eingelegt: X ZR 79/25 -
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 22:07:14 +0100
BPatG München 7. Senat, Urteil vom 20.11.2025, 7 Ni 11/25 (EP)
BESCHLUSSIn der Patentnichtigkeitssachebetreffend das europäische Patent EP 2 670 898(DE 60 2012 07 ...
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:08:43 +0100
BPatG München 30. Senat, Beschluss vom 25.09.2025, 30 W (pat) 503/23
NOT YOUR BUSINESS1. Ein eher unfreundlicher oder sogar „schroffer“ Ton eines Slogans steht nicht ...
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:08:43 +0100
BPatG München 3. Senat, Urteil vom 15.07.2025, 3 Ni 12/23 (EP), 3 Ni 12/24 (EP)
Elektrolytzusammensetzung Sieht ein Patentanspruch vor, dass die Zusammensetzung des geschützten Er ...
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 22:07:57 +0100
BPatG München 35. Senat, Beschluss vom 19.11.2025, 35 W (pat) 440/23
Vorrichtung zur Immobilisierung Ist während eines Gebrauchsmuster-Löschungsbeschwerdeverfahrens da ...
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 22:07:57 +0100
BPatG München 30. Senat, Beschluss vom 16.10.2025, 30 W (pat) 546/22
insolight / SOLIGHT1.  Die angegriffenen Waren der Klasse 09 aus dem Bereich der Solartechnik sind ...
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 22:07:57 +0100
BPatG München 29. Senat, Beschluss vom 10.09.2025, 29 W (pat) 538/22
Markenbeschwerdeverfahren - "A ECHTER MÜNCHNER IS A SECHZGER (Wortfolge)" - fehlende Unterscheidungskraft
Wed, 01 Oct 2025 21:08:34 +0200

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Rolf Claessen's Content

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…
(https://www.ipfridays.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/aloys-huettermann.png) I am Rolf Claessen and ...
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…
(https://www.ipfridays.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/WOLE-ARAROMI.jpg) I am Rolf Claessen and you a ...
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…
(https://www.ipfridays.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Karsten-Lemmer.jpeg) Interview with Prof. Kars ...
Sat, 27 Sep 2025 14:27:44 +0200
Interview With Prof. Karsten Lemmer – German Aerospace Center DLR – Licensing, Startups and IP Strategy For a Large Research Institution in Germany – IP Fridays – Episode 167
Interview with Prof. Karsten Lemmer, Executive Board Member of the German Aerospace Center DLR respo ...
Sat, 27 Sep 2025 14:15:09 +0200
Update UK Trademark Caselaw – Doctrine of Postsale Confusion – Interview With Joshua Cunnington –…
(https://www.ipfridays.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Cunnington_Joshua-scaled.jpg) I am Rolf Claess ...
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 06:36:40 +0200
Update UK Trademark Caselaw – Doctrine of Postsale Confusion – Interview With Joshua Cunnington – Lutnick Suggests 5% Patent-Value Fee – UPC Court of Appeal Does Not Endorse Referral to the CJEU – IP Fridays Podcast – Episode 166
I am Rolf Claessen and my Co-Host Ken Suzan and I are welcoming you to episode 166 of the IP Fridays ...
Fri, 29 Aug 2025 06:03:37 +0200
Interview With J. Christian Wichard, Deputy Director General at the German Federal Ministry of Ju…
(https://www.ipfridays.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/J.-Christian-Wichard.jpeg) I am Rolf Claessen ...
Fri, 25 Jul 2025 06:49:36 +0200

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