The latest information relating to intellectual property rights
21. March 2023
SHARK TANK, DRAGON'S DEN, DIE HÖHLE DER LÖWEN ...
Our "Die Höhle der Patente" blog has not only received a visual makeover, but will also feature content from other international TV shows on our English blog in the future. Click here for the for the previous entries about "Die Höhle der Löwen" in English.
09. March 2023
ELWINE KASCHNER PUBLISHES FOR WOLTERS KLUWER - Part II
Now the second part of the article
„Frischer Wind in der Patentwelt – Herausforderung für Ausbildung und Formalsachbearbeitung" ("Fresh wind in the patent world - challenge for training and formalities").
by Elwine Kaschner (senior paralegal, human resources manager and training manager) has been published in German and can be found online at Wolters Kluwer under the section Expertenbeiträge, or here as a PDF.
17. February 2023
EPO NEWS
Today, the German government deposited its instrument of ratification of the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court (UPCA) with the Council of the European Union.
The step marks the successful completion of the necessary ratification procedures by the participating EU member states for the Unitary Patent Package to become effective for currently 17 states.
The new system is now ready to enter into operation on 1 June 2023.
ELWINE KASCHNER PUBLISHES FOR WOLTERS KLUWER - Part II
Our senior paralegal, human resources manager and training manager, Elwine Kaschner, recently published a German-language article on the topic of unitypatent on behalf of Wolters Kluwer:
„Frischer Wind in der Patentwelt – Herausforderung für Ausbildung und Formalsachbearbeitung" ("Fresh wind in the patent world - challenge for training and formalities").
The first part has already been published and can be found online at Wolters Kluwer under the section Expertenbeiträge, or here as a PDF. The publication of the second part will follow soon.
15. February 2023
THREE MEDALS AGAIN
We have a reason to celebrate: WTR 1000 (World Trademark Review) has honored us again this year. The entire firm and Detlef von Ahsen were awarded bronze. Christian Thomas received silver. Click here to view the award.
14. February 2023
K&W TAKES A MENTORING ROLE
Last Monday, the annual celebration of the Deutschlandstipendium TUM took place at the Garching campus.
Martin Erhardt was present as a representative of Kuhnen & Wacker and as Tobias Bratrich's mentor. Martin Erhardt will assist and support his stipendiary in all matters related to Patents, Intellectual Property and Mechanical Engineering.
We are glad we have the opportunity to make a small contribution to the success of the Deutschlandstipendium program.
07. February 2023
CONGRATULATIONS!
We congratulate Philip Weisshuhn on having been sworn in as a German Patent Attorney. We wish you all the best and fun and success in practicing as a Patent Attorney!
02. February 2023
EPO NEWS
The EPO will increase its fees ahead of schedule with effect from 1 April 2023 (instead of the usual 2-year intervals).
At its 173rd meeting on 13 December 2022, the Administrative Council of the European Patent Organisation decided to extend an invitation to accede to the European Patent Convention (EPC) to the Republic of Moldova. Before acceding to the EPC, the Republic of Moldova will need to enact national legislation to facilitate its implementation and application. Moldova is expected to become the 40th contracting state to the EPC.
As widely known by now, the start of the Sunrise Period has been postponed to March 1, 2023. The Unitary Patent Court Agreement (UPCA) will therefore enter into force on June 1, 2023.
However, the date for the start of transitional measures offered by the EPO remains unchanged despite the postponement of the start of the Sunrise Period.
Early requests for unitary effect and requests for deferral of the decision on grant can therefore still be filed from January 1, 2023 on.
