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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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Trade secrets are everyone’s business
Saturday Opinion: From orchestras to beauty schools, recent US disputes offer a welcome reminder tha ...
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:30:00 +0200
Teva, Eli Lilly Spar Over Possible New Drug Patent Trial
Eli Lilly and Teva on Friday sparred over whether a new trial should be held in Massachusetts federa ...
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 01:33:23 +0200
Fortinet Sued Over Cybersecurity Technology In EDTX
Long Horizon Technologies LLC has accused cybersecurity company Fortinet Inc. of infringing a patent directed to installing embedded firmware.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:30:59 +0200
Dutch Software Co. Seeks To Unravel $400K Contempt Order
A Dutch software company is looking to undo a $400,000 sanctions order against it in a long-running ...
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:54:09 +0200
Del. Forum Selection Clause Sinks IQVIA’s NC Poaching Suit
IQVIA Holdings Inc. should have brought its poaching suit against four former employees accused of d ...
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:45:53 +0200
Alembic Settles With Vanda Over Schizophrenia Drug Generic
Vanda Pharmaceuticals and Alembic Pharmaceuticals notified a Delaware federal judge Friday that they ...
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:30:54 +0200
Insulet Can’t Keep Injunction During Trade Secret Appeal
The Federal Circuit has denied insulin product developer Insulet Corp.’s request to keep an in ...
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:51:32 +0200
Startups, Inventors Urge High Court To Review $2.6B IP Case
The Alliance of U.S. Startups and Inventors for Jobs has called for the U.S. Supreme Court to take u ...
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:37:05 +0200
Copyright Ruling Leaves Worldwide Rights In Legal Limbo
The U.S. Supreme Court left music publishers, creators and catalog buyers facing potentially differe ...
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:33:40 +0200
AI Cardiac Imaging Co. Heartflow Files IP Suit Against Rival
Artificial intelligence-powered cardiac imaging company Heartflow Inc. is accusing a competitor of i ...
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:24:41 +0200
Other Barks & Bites for Friday, October 23: EUIPO Announces Record Number of Counterfeits Seized in 2025; EPO Study Shows Growing Importance of Tech Transfer Offices; and Taction Seeks to Add Damages to $5.7 Billion Apple Infringement Verdict
This week in Other Barks & Bites: SpaceX reportedly seeks to build nationwide wireless carrier t ...
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:15:05 +0200

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Notices From the Offices

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Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:49:51 +0200
Requests for opinions: 2025
Information about opinions requests we have received this year.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:35:11 +0200
Intellectual Property Office: service availability and issues
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Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:14:03 +0200
Pickup NewsThe JPO Exchanged Views with Officials from Thai Government Agencies Involved in Intellectual Property Enforcement
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:17:02 +0200
Pickup NewsJPO Provided Face-to-Face Examination Practice Training Program for the Department of Intellectual Property, Ministry of Industry and Comme…
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:17:02 +0200
Pickup NewsThe JPO held a bilateral meeting with the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam (IPVN)
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:17:02 +0200
Pickup NewsThe JPO Participated in the 2026 IPO Annual Meeting
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:17:02 +0200
Pickup NewsThe 7th TRIPO Trademark Expert Meeting and User Symposium Held
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:17:02 +0200
The JPO Quick Reads
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:17:02 +0200
International Topics
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:17:01 +0200
Intellectual Property Office: service availability and issues
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Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:05:19 +0200

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IP Decisions

BPatG München 28. Senat, Beschluss vom 09.10.2026, 28 W (pat) 52/18
3D-Marke rosafarbene Hüftgelenkskugel Die Bösgläubigkeit einer Markenanmeldung kann in dem Fall, ...
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:09:00 +0200
BPatG München 28. Senat, Beschluss vom 13.05.2026, 28 W (pat) 50/18
Bildmarke rosafarbene Hüftgelenkskugel Die Bösgläubigkeit einer Markenanmeldung kann in dem Fall, ...
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:09:00 +0200
BPatG München 28. Senat, Beschluss vom 13.05.2026, 28 W (pat) 51/18
Farbmarke Rosa Die Bösgläubigkeit einer Markenanmeldung kann in dem Fall, dass diese Anmeldung nac ...
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:09:00 +0200
BPatG München 11. Senat, Beschluss vom 12.06.2026, 11 W (pat) 15/22
Fernsteuerbarer Fräsroboter bzw. RotationswerkzeugNebengeordnete Patentansprüche sind im Regelfall ...
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:09:00 +0200
BPatG München 12. Senat, Beschluss vom 03.09.2026, 12 W (pat) 17/23
Hinweis der Dokumentationsstelle des Bundespatentgerichts:Rechtsbeschwerde zugelassen und eingelegt: X ZB 5/26 –
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:09:00 +0200

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Rolf Claessen's Content

Hörbuch “Marken. Recht. Einfach.” – Hörprobe des Kapitels 5 – Angriff und Verteidigung #rolfclaessen
Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:00:09 +0200
💡 Amazon Listing gesperrt ?! Drei konkrete Tipps aus meinem Hörbuch Marken. Recht. Einfach.”
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:00:09 +0200
💡 Hörbuch “Marken. Recht. Einfach.” – Hörprobe des Kapitels 4 – Widerspruchsverfahren #rolfclaessen
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:00:11 +0200
💡 Das Hörbuch “Marken. Recht. Einfach.” ist da! #rolfclaessen
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:00:07 +0200
💡 Hörbuch “Marken. Recht. Einfach.” – Hörprobe des Kapitels 3 – Nach der Anmeldung der Marke
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:00:10 +0200
💡 Hörbuch “Marken. Recht. Einfach.” – Hörprobe des Kapitels 9 – Ausblick und Stimmen der Experten
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:25:07 +0200
💡 Hörbuch “Marken. Recht. Einfach.” – Hörprobe des Kapitels 8 – Marken auf Amazon #rolfclaessen
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:50:51 +0200
💡 Hörbuch “Marken. Recht. Einfach.” – Hörprobe des Kapitels 2 – Anmeldung der Marke #rolfclaessen
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:00:07 +0200
💡 Patents Are Good — Busting the Myths of Patent Critics #rolfclaessen
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:01:26 +0200
Hörbuch “Marken. Recht. Einfach.” Hörprobe des Kapitels 7: Markenarchitektur und Portfoliomanagement
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:33:33 +0200
💡 Hörbuch “Marken. Recht. Einfach.” – Hörprobe des Kapitels 6 – Internationaler Markenschutz
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:24:35 +0200

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