Germany: Patent

Subscribe

Intellectual property law and copyright law thought leadership, articles, podcasts, videos and webinars from expert sources across the legal world. Explore insights covering topics such as licensing and syndication, patent law, trade secrets and trademark law.

Multi-user Project Handling: Non-technical

This decision relates to a European patent application concerning multi-user project handling in a digital environment. The Examining Division (ED) refused the application for lack of inventive step.

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

G 1/23: Conditions For Public Availability Of A Product

A patent claim needs to be novel and comprise an inventive step in view of what was public "prior art" before the filing date (or priority date) of the patent application.

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

LD Mannheim, July 16, 2025, Order Concerning Request For The Extension Of Time Periods

Extensions are granted only in justified exceptional circumstances to ensure efficient proceedings.

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

CoA, July 15, 2025, Review Of Orders To Preserve Evidence, UPC_CoA_327/2025, UPC_CoA_002/2025

It is necessary to distinguish between the assessment of urgency in the context of an application for preserving evidence (R. 194.2(a) RoP)...

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

President Of The CFI, July 16, 2025, Order On Change Of Language Of The Proceedings, UPC_CFI_351/2025

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

CoA, July 12, 2025, Decision Concerning Application For A Decision By Default (R. 355 RoP)

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

CoA, Order Of July 12, 2025, R 220.2 RoP Appeal On Security For Costs

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

LD Munich, July 16, 2025, Order Concerning An Application For Compensation

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

UPC Monthly Report 06/2025

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

EU Commission Signs-off On ESG Related Competitor Collaboration

Germany Anti-trust

JD

Jones Day

LD Düsseldorf, 9 July 2025, Decision Of The Court Of First Instance, UPC_CFI_355/2023, UPC_CFI_186/2025

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Local Division Mannheim, July 9, 2025, Order Of The President Of The Court Of First Instance, UPC_CFI_292/2025

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

CoA, July 10, 2025, Procedural Order Concerning An Application For Suspensive Effect, UPC_CoA_581/2025

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Court Of Appeal, July 3, 2025, Order Re. Members Of Confidentiality Club, UPC_CoA_221/2025 Et Al

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Court Of Appeal, June 26, 2025, Order Concerning Security Of Costs And Disposal Of An Action That Has Become Devoid Of Purpose

Germany Litigation

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

From Transition To Transformation: The Real Energy Challenge Today (Video)

A

Arcadis

FCO Tightens Grip On Cartels With Increasing Number Of Dawn Raids And Court Proceedings

Germany Anti-trust

LS

Luther S.A.

Germany's Highest Court Upholds Validity Of Arbitration Agreement Which Excludes German T&C Law

Germany Litigation

MB

Mayer Brown

Fokus Arbeitsrecht 2. Quartal 2025

Germany Employment

OP

Oppenhoff

LD Munich, July 3, 2025, Infringement Action, UPC_CFI_448/2025

The language of proceedings may be changed to the language in which the patent was granted if fairness and the defendant's situation so require.

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

LD Munich, June 27, 2025, Infringement Action, UPC_CFI_148/2024, UPC_CFI_503/2024

The Court confirmed that only one closure date for written submissions is permitted, rejecting the defendant's request for separate dates...

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

LD Mannheim, June 27, 2025, Request For Time Extension, UPC_CFI_344/2025

The Court aligned time limits for statements of defense for defendants represented by the same counsel and with close corporate ties to avoid procedural complications and promote efficiency.

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Court Of Appeal, July 3, 2025, Revocation Action, UPC_CoA_178/2025

Revocation actions and counterclaims for revocation are treated as separate actions, even if jointly decided in a single document by the Court of First Instance. Each action requires its own appeal fee.

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

LD Munich, July 3, 2025, Procedural Order On Security For Costs (R. 158 RoP), UPC_CFI_127/2024 Et Al

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

LD Munich, July 2, 2025, Procedural Order On Security For Procedural Costs (R. 158 RoP), UPC_CFI_245/2025

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

LD Düsseldorf, June 30, 2025, Order On Reimbursement Of Court Fees, UPC_CFI_504/2023

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Court Of Appeal, July 3, 2025, Order Re. Appeal Against Cost Decision, UPC_CoA_153/2025

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Management Zones In Agricultural Fields: Non-Technical

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Court Of Appeal, June 26, 2025, Order Concerning Security Of Costs And Disposal Of An Action That Has Become Devoid Of Purpose

Germany Litigation

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

LD Munich, June 20, 2025, Order On Preliminary Objection, UPC_CFI_149/2024, UPC_CFI_127/2024

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Court Of Appeal, June 23, 2025, Order Concerning An Application For The Revocation Of Provisional Measures, UPC_CoA_286/2025

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Court Of Appeal, June 20, 2025, Order Concerning Security For Costs (R. 158 RoP), UPC_CoA_393/2025

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

G 1/24: A Win For Claim Interpretation, A Setback For Clarity Discussions?

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

LD Munich, June 20, 2025, Order On Preliminary Objection, UPC_CFI_149/2024, UPC_CFI_127/2024

In the case of service outside the UPCA Contracting Member States, preliminary objections must be filed within one month of the actual date of service.

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Court Of Appeal, June 23, 2025, Order Concerning An Application For The Revocation Of Provisional Measures, UPC_CoA_286/2025

This interpretation of Art. 70(2) UPCA and R. 371 RoP ensures that the lodging party has control and can easily verify the timely payment. In view of R. 371.2 RoP which requires proof of payment...

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Court Of Appeal, June 20, 2025, Order Concerning Security For Costs (R. 158 RoP), UPC_CoA_393/2025

Security for costs can only be requested by defendants, not claimants, in infringement or revocation actions

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

G 1/24: A Win For Claim Interpretation, A Setback For Clarity Discussions?

After more than 50 years of the EPC, the EPO's Enlarged Board of Appeal (EBA) has finally provided more certainty on how to construe claims in its long-awaited decision G 1/24.

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

LD Düsseldorf, June 16, 2025, Decision On Infringement, UPC_CFI_140/2024

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Court Of Appeal, June 6, 2025, Procedural Order, UPC_CoA_434/2025

An appeal shall only be granted suspensive effect if the circumstances of the case justify an exception. This may be the case for orders of communication of information according to Art.

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

LD Mannheim, June 6, 2025, Decision, UPC_CFI_471/2023

According to all doctrines of equivalence or equivalence tests of the UPC contracting member states, equivalent patent infringement is ruled out if there is no technical...

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

UPC Monthly Report 05/2025

During its first two years, the UPC has already proven itself as a fast and reliable, high-quality venue, with a growing body of case law making it even more predictable day after day.

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Court Of Appeal, May 30, 2025, Orders, UPC_CoA_845/2024, UPC_CoA_50/2025

The Court apportions costs based on the degree of success, considering equity and the reasonableness of the parties' positions

Germany Litigation

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Court Of Appeal, June 2, 2025, Order, UPC_CoA_156/2025

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Liveness Detection: Technical

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

LD Mannheim, June 3, 2025, Order, UPC_CFI_365/2023

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

IP Quick Tip: Chances And Pitfalls Of Third-party Interventions At The UPC (2025) (Video)

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Court Of Appeal, May 23, 2025, Order, UPC_CoA_7/2025

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

LD Mannheim, May 28, 2025, Order, UPC_CFI_410/2023

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

LD The Hague, May 23, 2025, Order On Preliminary Objection, UPC_CFI191/2025 And 192/2025

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

LD Munich, May 28, 2025, Order, UPC_CFI_63/2025

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Court Of Appeal, May 21, 2025, Order On Application For Suspensive Effect, UPC_CoA_365/2025

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

LD Dusseldorf, May 21, 2025, Order On Application For Cost Security, UPC_CFI_758/2024

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

LD Düsseldorf, 16 April 2025, Order, UPC_CFI_539/2024

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Document Region Protection: Technical But Obvious

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Amendments In UPC Proceedings: Current Developments And Practical Guidelines

European Union IP

AO

A&O Shearman

Court Of Appeal, May 12, 2025, Order On Appeal Against Order For Security Of Costs, Especially When The Action Has Become Devoid Of Purpose, UPC_CoA_328/2024

Germany Litigation

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

Munich Appellate Court Elevates Importance Of Securities In SEP Disputes

RC

RPX Corporation

See more

Latest Videos

See more

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)

SP

Schweiger & Partners

Artificial Intelligence Patent Case Law Walkthrough (Video)

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

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

C

CGLytics

IP Tips For Startups (Video)

JP

JWP Patent & Trademark Attorneys

IP Update von Dr. Malte Köllner: Neues von Feldmaus und Brexit (Video)

DG

Dennemeyer S.A.

Mondaq uses cookies on this website. By using our website you agree to our use of cookies as set out in our Privacy Policy.

Learn More