Europe
Our 2026 rankings for Western Europe, taken with historical data, reveal that some European IP markets hardly change – while others are more fluid
Labelled the ‘largest law firm merger in history’, the new outfit could also spell an opportunity for US clients to capitalise on Hogan Lovells' UPC expertise
A fresh wave of deals highlights why investors favour IP firms and why independent outfits may soon have to rethink their strategy
While the UK sees heavy IP rankings movement, Germany’s new tiered UPC table signals a shift from early adoption to market maturity
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Sponsored by Gün + PartnersSelin Sinem Erciyas and Zeynep Çağla Üstün of Gün and Partners discuss the recent court decision which helps clarify Article 86 of the Turkish IP Code -
Sponsored by MaiwaldMarco Stief of Maiwald takes a closer look at the key elements of the scientific research initiative that succeeded the Horizon 2020 framework programme
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Sponsored by MaiwaldChristian Meyer of Maiwald explores a recent decision which prevents the distribution of medicinal products by means of an automatic dispenser from a foreign mail-order pharmacy
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Sponsored by Gün + PartnersThe first instance Civil Court for Intellectual and Industrial Rights (IP court) in its decision rendered in October 2020 pointed out that the use of the subject mark as a domain name solely is not deemed sufficient to prove the use of the mark as a trademark.
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Sponsored by Bird & BirdIn the first English court decision to consider the issue of AI inventorship, the High Court has held that an AI system cannot be considered an inventor under the Patent Act 1977.
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Sponsored by Gorodissky & PartnersAn individual entrepreneur filed a trademark application no 2018755695. The trademark application is a combined designation as below.
European Jurisdictions