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What Does AI Mean For The Future Of IP Departments?

AI and emerging technologies are reshaping IP departments, service models, and operational strategies, influencing everything from IP task management to long-term talent retention and client expectations.

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Questel

[Blog] Future augmentation des taxes officielles par l'Office eurasien des brevets

A partir du 1er février 2026, les taxes officielles pour les demandes de brevets, les brevets, ainsi que les dessins et modèles vont augmenter devant l'Office eurasien des brevets (EAPO - Eurasian Patent Office).

European Union IP

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Novagraaf Group

[Blog] Des Modifications Des Textes Légaux Du PCT Sont Entrées En Vigueur Le 1er Janvier 2026

Depuis le 1er janvier 2026, sont entrées en vigueur diverses modifications relatives au règlement d'exécution du Traité de coopération en matière de brevets (PCT).

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Novagraaf Group

Transparency, Accuracy, Security: Three Crucial Pillars For AI In IP

When many patent professionals began their careers, the idea of having an AI assistant seemed an impossible fiction. Yet, these days, AI has become almost commonplace.

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Questel

UPC Structure – Local, Regional And Central Divisions And Court Of Appeal, Judges & Languages

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The World's Leading 5G SEP Owners—2026

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Questel

Court Of Appeal, January 16, 2026, Order Regarding Application For Suspensive Effect, UPC_CoA_000935/2025

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Bardehle Pagenberg

LD Paris, January 16, 2026, Decision On The Merits, UPC_CFI_702/2024, UPC_CFI_369/2025

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Bardehle Pagenberg

LD Mannheim, January 19, 2026, Order Regarding Confidentiality Of FRAND Negotiations, UPC_CFI_481/2025

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Bardehle Pagenberg

The World's Leading Wi-Fi Owners—2026

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Questel

Centralized Patent Management Services Deliver 20% Cost Savings For Autoliv

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Questel

The UPC's Emerging Approach To Injunctions: Patterns, Pitfalls, And Global Implications

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McDermott Will & Schulte

EU Agrees Landmark Reform Of Pharmaceutical Legislation

Ireland Healthcare

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McCann Fitzgerald

Court Of Appeal, January 9, 2026, Order, UPC_CoA_5/2025, UPC_CoA_237/2025, UPC_CoA_328/2025

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Bardehle Pagenberg

On The Legal Side N°17 (Podcast)

France Technology

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August Debouzy

E-commerce : Les enjeux juridiques pour réussir 2026 (Video)

France Commercial

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Haas Avocats

Reverse Hybrid Mismatches: Is The CIV Carve-out Finally Decoded?

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A&O Shearman

Constitutional Court Ruling 2026: The Future Of Italian Citizenship By Descent

Italy Immigration

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Boccadutri International Law Firm

Ep3 - Planning Ahead - The Reform Of Judicial Reform Procedures (Podcast)

Ireland Litigation

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William Fry

LD Mannheim, January 13, 2026, Order, UPC_CFI_850/2026

The decision on rejecting the claimant's allegedly late FRAND submissions, and final admission of the defendant's reply, is deferred to the panel after the oral hearing.

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Bardehle Pagenberg

LD Munich, January 13, 2026, Decision On The Merits, UPC_CFI_628/2024; UPC_CFI_125/2025

The claimant argued for an infringing use that required piercing the device's mesh. The Court held this was not a proper, professional use but an emergency measure...

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Bardehle Pagenberg

LD Düsseldorf, January 15, 2026, Decision, UPC_CFI_100/2024; UPC_CFI_411/2024

The law ensures a party seeking revocation does not bear the burden of investigating true entitlement but can rely on the national patent register.

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Bardehle Pagenberg

Get Set To Future-Proof Your EU Design Rights

Discover how to avoid costly mistakes and leverage the latest EU developments to your advantage with our guide to EU registered and unregistered design rights and the Hague system for international design filings.

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Questel

CD Paris, January 12, 2026, Decision By Default, UPC_CFI_350/2025

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Bardehle Pagenberg

The Quiet Clause That Can Sink A Patent: The Disclosure

European Union IP

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Inventa

Augmentation des frais de l'UKIPO prévue pour avril 2026

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Novagraaf Group

Warum wir Dissertationen auf Plagiate analysieren – ein persönlicher Zugang zu einem systematischen Thema

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Schweiger & Partners

LD Duesseldorf, Order, December 19, 2025, UPC_CFI_515_2025

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Bardehle Pagenberg

Are Company Directors Liable For Patent Infringements? (2025) (Video)

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Bardehle Pagenberg

LD Duesseldorf, December 19, 2025, Order, UPC_CFI_834/2025

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Bardehle Pagenberg

LD Duesseldorf, Order, December 19, 2025, UPC_CFI_1598_2025, UPC_CFI_1600_2025

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Bardehle Pagenberg

LD Munich, Decision, December 19, 2025, UPC_CFI_437/2024, UPC_CFI_681/2024

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Bardehle Pagenberg

How To Deal With Added Matter Objections (2025) (Video)

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Bardehle Pagenberg

LD Duesseldorf, December 19, 2025, Order, UPC_CFI_834/2025

The Düsseldorf Local Division clarified the consequences for a defendant who fails to engage with the UPC's Case Management System (CMS)...

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Bardehle Pagenberg

LD Duesseldorf, Order, December 19, 2025, UPC_CFI_1598_2025, UPC_CFI_1600_2025

The Düsseldorf Local Division clarified the consequences for a defendant who fails to engage with the UPC's Case Management System (CMS) following an order...

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Bardehle Pagenberg

LD Munich, Decision, December 19, 2025, UPC_CFI_437/2024, UPC_CFI_681/2024

The interpretation of a patent claim is a matter of law (Court of Appeal UPC_CoA_405/2024, 19 June 2025 – Alexion/Amgen).

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Bardehle Pagenberg

How To Deal With Added Matter Objections (2025) (Video)

When wanting to argue in support of novelty and inventive step, added matter objections can be challenging and frustrating obstacles.

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Bardehle Pagenberg

CD Paris, 7 January 2026, Decision In The Counterclaim For Revocation UPC_CFI_433/2024

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Bardehle Pagenberg

Court Of Appeal, December 23, 2025, Decision On Application For Withdrawal, UPC_CoA_523/2024

In principle, pursuant to Rule 250 RoP, the court may waive payment of the fee for a rehearing in the circumstances contemplated by Rule 245.2(a) or (b) RoP (fundamental procedural defect or criminal offence).

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Bardehle Pagenberg

Court Of Appeal, December 19, 2025, Decision On Public Access To The Register, UPC_CoA_523/2024

The objectives of balancing the interests pursuant to Art. 45 UPCA, and the requirement of representation ensure the proper conduct of proceedings, and would be compromised if access to written pleadings and evidence...

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Bardehle Pagenberg

Court Of Appeal, December 22, 2025, Decision On Access To Written Pleadings And Evidence, UPC-COA-0000886/2025

A law firm may also be a member of the public within the meaning of R. 262.1 (b) RoP, see already order of 9 January 2024, UPC_CoA_480, UPC_CoA_481/2024, Abbott v Powel Gilbert.

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Bardehle Pagenberg

Court Of Appeal, Standing Judge, December 29, 2025, Order Regarding An Application For Suspensive Effect, UPC-COA-0000936/2025

The Appellant argues that the impunged order of the LD Mannheim is based on the evidently incorrect assumption that a decision by the UK Court on a request for a court determined license by the Appellant would be equal to...

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Bardehle Pagenberg

CD Paris, 30 December 2025, Decision Re. Application To Set Aside A Decision Of The EPO, UPC_CFI_1771/2025

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Bardehle Pagenberg

Court Of Appeal, December 24, 2025, Order Concerning An Application For Leave To Appeal Against A Cost Decision, UPC-COA-0000911/2025

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Bardehle Pagenberg

The Increased Importance Of Intellectual Property

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Buren

The European Commission Invites Stakeholders' Feedback On New Technology Transfer Rules

European Union Technology

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Simont Braun

[Blog] Transition Numérique De L'OEB

European Union IP

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Novagraaf Group

Get Ready To Say Goodbye To Patent Renewals Management Headaches

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Questel

Future-Proof Your Design Management

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Questel

The EU's Pharma Reform

European Union IP

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GTG

Deep Learning Patent Landscape: The Rise Of Multimodal AI, Intelligent Agents, And Digital Humans

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Questel

The Critical Role Of Human Input In AI-Powered Decisions

Worldwide Technology

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Questel

Does Your IP Management Technology Connect Your People, Processes, And IP Assets?

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Questel

Court Of Appeal, December 17, 2025, Procedural Order Re. Application Of Suspensive Effect, UPC_CoA_926/2025, UPC_CoA_927/2025

Germany Litigation

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Bardehle Pagenberg

GG Thinks: Confidentiality Alone Is Not Enough To Protect Trade Secrets

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Gama Glória

LD Duesseldorf, December 10, 2025, Decision, UPC_CFI_316/2024 And UPC_CFI 547/2024

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Bardehle Pagenberg

LD Munich, December 12, 2025, Order On Security For Costs, UPC_CFI_525/2025

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Bardehle Pagenberg

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IP Quick Tip: The Limits Of UPC Cross-border Powers (Video)

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Bardehle Pagenberg

IP Quick Tip: How To Protect UPC Patent Litigation With An Anti-Anti-Suit Injunction (2025) (Video)

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Bardehle Pagenberg

Generative KI Und Umwandlung Von Ausländischen Patentanmeldungen In UPC-Gerichtsfeste Patente – Vortrag Auf Dem Forum Von Bayern Innovativ Am Deutschen Patent- Und Markenamt (DPMA) (Video)

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Schweiger & Partners

How To Independently And Efficiently Benchmark Executive Remuneration For Say-on-Pay

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CGLytics

ABC Patentowania - Na Czym Polega Badanie Zdolności Patentowej? (Video)

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JWP Patent & Trademark Attorneys

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