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EPO Decision G 1/24: Description and Drawings Always Relevant for Claim Interpretation

The Enlarged Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office (EPO) has issued its long-awaited decision in G 1/24, confirming a key principle of European patent law: The description and drawings must always be considered when interpreting patent claims – not only in cases of ambiguity....mehr

Meet us at INTA 2025 – San Diego

Müller Schupfner & Partner is pleased to be attending the INTA Annual Meeting 2025 in San Diego, California. Our partners F. Peter Müller,...mehr

BGH decision on copyright protection for design products: High hurdles for works of applied art

The decision of the BGH (Bundesgerichtshof; German Federal Court of Justice) of 20 February 2025 (Ref. I ZR 16/24; I ZR 17/24; I ZR 18/24) concerns the copyright protection of Birkenstock brand sandals and provides an important clarification of the requirements of Section 2 (1) No. 4, (2) UrhG with regard to works of applied art....mehr

From the idea to a profitable IP right – employee rights, unitary patent & licensing strategy for R&D

Join our experts Dr.-Ing. Nikolai Köllisch and Christian Kröner for a presentation and subsequent discussion, jointly organized by F.O.M. and the IP boutique Müller Schupfner & Partner, to learn about the path from an idea to a profitable IP right. When: Wednesday, 26/02/2025, 11 am to 4 pm...mehr

Müller Schupfner & Partner appoints Christian Kröner as partner

Munich, 16 January 2025 - Müller Schupfner & Partner have appointed Patent Attorney Christian Kröner as a partner with effect from 1 January 2025. Christian Kröner is German Patent Attorney, European Patent and Trademark Attorney and representative before the Unified Patent Court. He specializes in patent...mehr

Launch of the new Court of Arbitration at the DIHK – Efficient conflict resolution for companies

With the start of the work of the Court of Arbitration (SGH) of the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) in December 2024, companies will have a new opportunity to resolve commercial conflicts quickly, safely and efficiently. The SGH offers tailor-made arbitration and mediation processes that can serve as an alternative to lengthy and cost-intensive court proceed...mehr