Cease and Desist Letter – What to do? From Ueli Grüter and Giedre Neverauskas They operate in waves, the law firms, but also other companies whose business model consists of issuing warning letters to others for the unlawful use of photos, mainly on the internet, and charging sometimes horrendous fees. The law firms often operate […]
Although the hype around Blockchain, Metaverse and Web3 has been overtaken by the hype around Artificial Intelligence, Web3 remains relevant for Trademarks in various Industries. The rapid development of digital technologies has opened up new marketing dimensions, particularly with the emergence of blockchain-based web3. This article looks firstly at the role of immersive marketing and
Searching for promising Start-ups has become an art form. Pretty presentations and impressive sales figures are undoubtedly tempting, but smart Investors know that true value often lies deeper. Before investing, it is crucial to take a close look at what really drives the company – and that includes Intellectual Property (IP). IP Due Diligence is
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We are delighted that our Firm has been included in the prestigious Financial Times list of the best European patent law firms in the field of mechanical engineering. This award once again confirms our work, expertise and commitment to our clients. The Financial Times worked closely with its research partner Statista to compile this list.
In classic M&A agreements, for example when acquiring a company, IP Rights (Patents, Utility Models, Trademarks and/or Designs) are regularly part of the subject matter of the agreement. The same applies to License Agreements in which a licensee acquires rights of use from the corresponding IP Right. As with any other purchase, nobody wants to
Companies in the renewable energy sector need technology partnerships in order to meet the global requirements for a sustainable energy supply. Building up a patent portfolio for their own technologies is crucial in order to be able to enter into corresponding alliances through cooperation or License Agreements. Patents serve as proof of innovative strength and
Before Investors invest in the manufacture of a product, they usually obtain an FTO opinion on the product in question. Companies with good intellectual property management (IP management) take a similar approach to product development. FTO opinions on the anticipated end product are already obtained during this process. This is not done without reason! Sense
What innovative companies need to know (and do) now One thing is certain: the new Unified Patent Court will open its doors on June 1, 2023. The Unitary Patent will also be introduced on the same day. An additional patent system that will enable innovative companies to protect their technical ideas even more effectively, cost-effectively
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Mirko Schade (Managing Partner) in an interview about the challenge of implementing a merger in everyone’s minds Keller Schneider is on course for success and expansion with the merger. This requires a captain who can set the entire Team on course for a shared future and take on the challenge of change management within the
The European unitary patent is coming. European Patents should make it possible to obtain patent protection in the various European countries via a central procedure before the European Patent Office. This will make it possible to avoid parallel national Examination Proceedings in the various countries and significantly reduce costs. European Patents make it possible to
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