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Keep the ‘Technical’, Let’s Bring Consistency in 3(k)
Section 3(k) is one of the most curious provisions in the Indian Patents Act. A mere 13-word sub-sec ...
Fri, 15 May 2026 13:32:28 +0200
Zee v Nykaa: The $210,000 Worth Instagram Reels
Zee Entertainment (“Zee”) approached the Delhi High Court to seek damages amounting INR 2 crores ...
Fri, 15 May 2026 13:23:07 +0200
Halozyme suffers setback in Keytruda patent battle with Merck; receives adverse AG opinion at CJEU
Meanwhile, the licensor is continuing to notch up patent deals at an impressive rate
Fri, 15 May 2026 12:16:24 +0200
Patent Law Firms Face the AI Squeeze as Clients Internalize More Work
As in-house patent teams rethink how work is allocated, the implications for outside counsel are una ...
Fri, 15 May 2026 12:15:25 +0200
Dumbbell Patent Case Settles After Fed. Circ. Undid Alice Ax
Two workout equipment companies have settled a case over a patent covering dumbbells after a Federal ...
Fri, 15 May 2026 11:14:38 +0200
3 AI Adoption Mistakes GCs Should Avoid
The pressure in-house legal teams face to quickly adopt artificial intelligence tools, combined with ...
Fri, 15 May 2026 09:13:06 +0200
Texan trade secret case tests overlapping damages claims theories
DNOW is seeking a rehearing after damages award under the Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act was slashed on appeal 
Fri, 15 May 2026 08:15:42 +0200
Patent, copyright and trademark disputes
Patent, trademark and copyright disputes raise distinct strategic challenges, driven by fundamental ...
Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200
Practical realities of AI in international IP arbitration
The growing use of artificial intelligence in international IP arbitration raises practical question ...
Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200
Recent trends in WIPO arbitration and mediation
Rapid growth in cross‑border IP transactions has driven a marked rise in WIPO arbitration and medi ...
Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200
Obtaining interim and permanent relief in international IP arbitration
The effectiveness of international IP arbitration often hinges on the timely availability of interim ...
Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200

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Notices From the Offices

AI and Data-Related Intellectual Property Inf…
Thu, 14 May 2026 11:37:56 +0200
MOIP Contest Hits Record High as 27,000 Citiz…
Thu, 14 May 2026 11:37:56 +0200
Notice: Patent Journal special notices: 7147
Publication date 13 May 2026.
Wed, 13 May 2026 03:30:00 +0200
Notice: Patents: hearing diary
Details of all patent hearings that are scheduled.
Mon, 11 May 2026 12:20:09 +0200
Notice: Trade marks and designs: hearing diaries
Details of all scheduled trade mark (unless otherwise specified) procedural hearings, main hearings and appeals to the appointed person.
Mon, 11 May 2026 12:19:46 +0200
Guidance: Correction to the designs register under section 21: 6435886
Designs correction of error notices are used to notify any third party of a proposed correction of a ...
Mon, 11 May 2026 12:19:35 +0200
Requests for opinions: 2026
Information about opinions requests we have received this year.
Mon, 11 May 2026 12:19:23 +0200
Intellectual Property Office publishes Corporate Plan 2026 to 2027
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has published its Corporate Plan for 2026 to 2027, setting ou ...
Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200
Corporate report: Intellectual Property Office Corporate Plan 2026 to 2027
This plan outlines our main activities and focus in the third of our strategy, Intellectual Property ...
Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 +0200
Madrid Yearly Review 2026 – Executive Summary: International Registration of Marks
This executive brief identifies key trends in the use of the WIPO-administered Madrid System.
Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 +0200
Notice: Patent Journal special notices: 7146
Publication date 6 May 2026.
Wed, 06 May 2026 03:30:05 +0200

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IP Decisions

BPatG München 14. Senat, Beschluss vom 23.03.2026, 14 W (pat) 7/25
Vorrichtung zum Brechen von SteinenZu den Anforderungen an die Büroorganisation im Zusammenhang mit ...
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:08:40 +0200
BPatG München 7. Senat, Urteil vom 17.04.2026, 7 Ni 2/24 (EP)
In der Patentnichtigkeitssache…betreffend das europäische Patent 3 091 114(DE 50 2016 003 374)hat ...
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:08:25 +0200
BPatG München 35. Senat, Beschluss vom 10.12.2025, 35 W (pat) 424/22
Tür- und Fenstersensor 1. Ist eine teilweise Zurücknahme des Widerspruchs gegen den Löschungsantr ...
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:07:51 +0200
BPatG München 35. Senat, Beschluss vom 03.02.2026, 35 W (pat) 411/23
Trocknung von KlärschlammEin großer zeitlicher Abstand zwischen einer z. B. aus dem Jahr 1921 stam ...
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:07:07 +0200
BPatG München 35. Senat, Beschluss vom 26.03.2026, 35 W (pat) 437/23
Erkennung von Netzwerkbedrohungen Wird während Streitgebrauchsmuster eines laufenden veräußert Ge ...
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:07:07 +0200
BPatG München 26. Senat, Beschluss vom 05.02.2026, 26 W (pat) 1/21
In der Beschwerdesache…betreffend die Marke 30 2014 008 508hat der 26. Senat (Marken-Beschwerdesen ...
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:09:16 +0100
BPatG München 26. Senat, Beschluss vom 19.01.2026, 26 W (pat) 34/17
NeuschwansteinerFür das Vorliegen einer freihaltebedürftigen geographischen Herkunftsangabe von Or ...
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:07:35 +0100
BPatG München 14. Senat, Beschluss vom 08.09.2025, 14 W (pat) 2/20
Hinweis der Dokumentationsstelle des Bundespatentgerichts:Rechtsbeschwerde zugelassen - jedoch nicht eingelegt
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:09:00 +0100
BPatG München 12. Senat, Beschluss vom 16.12.2025, 12 W (pat) 26/23
Stahlkolben Ob Figuren in Patentveröffentlichungen als lediglich schematische Darstellungen anzuseh ...
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:09:00 +0100
BPatG München 30. Senat, Beschluss vom 23.10.2025, 30 W (pat) 518/23
Jura To Go 1. Die Bezeichnung „to go“ wird in der Werbesprache seit Langem als Hinweis auf die s ...
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:09:59 +0100
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

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Rolf Claessen's Content

Interview with Brian McGinnis – Data as a Strategic Asset, Not a Compliance Burden – AI Governanc…
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Fri, 01 May 2026 10:45:28 +0200
Interview with Brian McGinnis – Data as a Strategic Asset, Not a Compliance Burden – AI Governance and the Acceptable Use Policy – Website Tracking Tools and the Wiretapping Litigation Wave – IP Fridays Podcast – Episode 174
My co-host Ken Suzan and I are welcoming you to episode 174 of our podcast IP Fridays! In today’s ...
Fri, 01 May 2026 10:36:23 +0200
Interview with Deborah A. Hampton – President of the International Trademark Association – 2026 I…
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Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:15:16 +0100
Interview with Deborah A. Hampton – President of the International Trademark Association – 2026 INTA Annual Meeting – Anti Counterfeiting – Presidential Task Force for Unifying IP Protection & Enforcement Strategy – IP Fridays Podcast – Episode 173
Register for the 2016 INTA Annual Meeting at https://inta.org !! In a recent episode of the IP Frida ...
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0100
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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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 …
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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

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