BARDEHLE IP Experts

English, French, and German are the official languages of the European Patent Office. Can applicants also file European patent applications in other languages? Which requirements have to be met in that case? And which aspects should applicants take into consideration? In this episode, Mathieu de Rooij from our Spanish office answers these questions for you.

Where multiple parties are involved in UPC proceedings, cost reimbursement might become complex. In this episode, our IP Expert and attorney-at-law Dr. Jan Bösing explains what the parties to such proceedings should bear in mind and gives you a concrete tip.

The UPC Rules of Procedure also provide for separate proceedings on the amount of damages. How will they differ from German damages proceedings? How may these differences impact the parties' conduct? And which specific aspects are taken into account for determining the amount of damages? In this episode, our attorney-at-law Rebekka Jeschke answers these questions for you.

Patent applications relating to AI-based inventions frequently show the same mistakes: Divided infringement, insufficiency of disclosure, and lack of plausibility. In this episode, our patent attorney Dr. Patrick Heckeler tells you how to avoid these mistakes.

Which are the prerequisites of the period of limitations under the UPCA? What are potential interpretations of the new legal framework? In this episode, our attorney-at-law Nadine Westermeyer answers these and other questions for you.

UPC decisions will generally be enforced in accordance with the law of the member state where the enforcement takes place. But what if the UPC Agreement or the UPC's Rules of Procedure include specific rules for enforcement? In our latest episode, Dr. Michael Kobler discusses this question and tells you where it is most relevant.

In the system of the UPC, the situation of interveners in terms of cost reimbursement will obviously be different than under German law. Will they be entitled to cost reimbursement or liable for costs, respectively? In our latest episode, Dr. Jan Bösing discusses this question and gives you a tip on how to navigate the uncertainty.

The start of the Unified Patent Court will entail rules on evidence before the UPC. What do we already know from national jurisdictions? Which rules will be new? And how does that impact your timing regarding the taking of evidence? In our latest episode, our attorney-at-law Dr. Michael Kobler answers these questions for you.

In this episode of our podcast BARDEHLE IP Experts, our patent attorneys Dr. Marius Fischer and Dr. Johannes Möller discuss EPO opposition, national nullity, and UPC revocation proceedings, taking a detailed look at the following questions: What are the main differences? Which option is best suited for attacking a European patent? What are the costs and how long do the different proceedings usuall...

What does the new world - the Metaverse - mean for trademark applications? Where can you file your applications for trademarks for the Metaverse? How can you classify the goods of such applications? In our latest episode, our attorney-at-law Dr. Philipe Kutschke answers these questions for you.

With the upcoming Unified Patent Court, it is time to revisit strategy on double patenting. To what exactly does the EPO's ban on double patenting apply? How can applicants still seek two claim sets for one invention? And why should they? How will the UPC impact law on double patenting in the national jurisdictions? In our latest IP Quick Tip, our patent attorney Tobias Kaufmann answers these ques...

SPCs will also be available in the new European court system. How to apply for them and which special regulations to bear in mind? In the latest episode of the BARDEHLE IP Experts, our attorney-at-law Nadine Westermeyer and patent attorney Dr. Axel Berger discuss what is on the horizon with respect to supplementary protection certificates.

At the EPO, applicants are usually required to amend the description towards the end of the examination phase. Now, in late 2021 and early 2022, the EPO’s Boards of Appeals rendered two decisions questioning the legal basis for this practice. Which implications do these decisions have for applicants and practitioners? In this episode, our patent attorneys Dr. Axel Berger and Mathieu de Rooij discu...

Which relevance do preliminary injunctions (#PI) have in national systems in Europe, e.g., France, Germany, the Netherlands, or the UK, respectively? What is the current case law regarding PIs at European level? And which approach to PIs will the UPC probably take? In this episode, our attorney-at-Law Prof. Dr. Tilman Müller-Stoy answers these and other questions regarding preliminary injunctions.

Which factors determine whether the Unified Patent Court is allowed to hear a certain case? In this episode, our attorneys-at-law Nadine Westermeyer and Anita Peter discuss the jurisdiction of the UPC, specific examples included.

Which are the prerequisites of the period of limitations under the UPCA? What are potential interpretations of the new legal framework? In this episode, our attorneys-at-law Nadine Westermeyer and Dr. Dominik Woll answer these and other questions for you.

With the Unified Patent Court coming soon and industry players devising their strategy, now is the time to review existing license agreements and start considering certain questions when drafting new ones. Our attorneys-at-law Alexander Haertel and Dr. Jan Bösing discuss which questions and aspects will be pivotal in the process.

What are the court fees and recoverables at the Unified Patent Court? And why do they make the UPC an attractive venue for infringement actions? In this episode of the BARDEHLE IP Experts, our attorneys-at-law Dr. Stefan Lieck and Dr. Jan Bösing answer these and other questions regarding costs.

Which points do you need to observe when requesting a preliminary injunction for trademark infringement? In this episode, our attorney-at-law Claus M. Eckhartt explains the nuts and bolts of PI proceedings in trademark litigation.

Did you know that any European patent could be revoked in all member states of the of the upcoming Unitary Patent System with a single revocation action? How to avoid this risk? Listen to our latest episode with our patent attorney Dr. Georg Anetsberger to find answers.

Can you sell and buy .de domain names? How to avoid full-fledged court proceedings for unrightful registrations? Listen to Dr. Ronja Schregle and Pascal Böhner discuss questions around domains and domain names in our latest episode.

In this episode, our attorney-at-law and partner Dr. Philipe Kutschke tells you how to identify - and avoid - typical errors in the application of EU designs. For a deeper dive into design application strategy, please register for the free and interactive webinar of our series IP Experts LIVE on October 18, 2022: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2726747478618533646

Video conferencing has become the “new normal” for some time now, but how does one compensate for possible shortfalls such as connection lags and talking into the screen? In April 2021, our patent attorneys Henry Selby-Lowndes and Preston Richard shared their own experiences and practical insights on how we argue a client’s case in a VICO proceeding.

The Unified Patent Court will provide preliminary injunctions for patent infringement. In this IP Quick Tip, our attorney-at-law and partner Dr. Jan Bösing gives tips and speaks about the requirements. When it was recorded, the referral regarding requirements for PIs in patent litigation to the CJEU was still pending. Now that the CJEU decision has been rendered, please feel free to get informed o...

Which strategic considerations regarding potential litigation do applicants of IP rights need to ponder already during prosecution stages? Which different functions can a patent portfolio perform for its proprietor? And which aspects to bear in mind when building a portfolio? In this IP Expert Talk, our attorneys-at-law Johannes Heselberger and Dr. Anna Giedke provide answers to these and other st...