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The tie-up could result in the firm’s German and France-based teams, which both have strong UPC expertise, becoming independent
Koen Bijvank of Brinkhof and Johannes Heselberger of Bardehle Pagenberg discuss the Amgen v Sanofi case and why it will be cited frequently
Teams from Shakespeare Martineau and DWF will take centre stage in a dispute concerning the registrability of dairy terminology in plant-based products
Firm says appointment of Nick McDonald will boost its expertise in cross-border disputes, including at the Unified Patent Court
Recently published Special Focus articles
Recently published Special Focus articles
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Sponsored by Maiwald Intellectual PropertyAnnelie Wünsche of Maiwald Intellectual Property summarises the EU’s proposed update to the supplementary protection certificate system for medicinal products, highlighting key procedural shifts, the role of the EUIPO, and ongoing debate over the most suitable examining authority -
Sponsored by ZaccoDesign rights are set to play an increasingly important role in strengthening global intellectual property strategies, say Tomas Wässingbo of Zacco and Christina Wainikka of the Confederation of Swedish Enterprise
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Sponsored by Gün and PartnersSelin Sinem Erciyas and Beste Turan Kurtoğlu of Gün + Partners analyse a Court of Justice of the European Union ruling that could reshape patent litigation strategies and increase competition between international courts
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Sponsored by Bird & BirdWendela Hårdemark and Beatrice Rälg of Bird & Bird explore the outlook for Swedish copyright law, as reciprocity rules are set to be dismantled, and contract interpretation takes a decisive new direction
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Sponsored by Maiwald Intellectual PropertyWilhelm Eger of Maiwald Intellectual Property examines how the Pemetrexed case has influenced European approaches to patent infringement under the doctrine of equivalency and how numbers and measurements are addressed
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Sponsored by Maiwald Intellectual PropertyGerman courts are now permitting the service of claims on Chinese respondents by publication to ensure effective legal protection. Marco Stief of Maiwald contrasts this approach with the Unified Patent Court’s stricter stance
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