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EPO Decision G 1/24: Description and Drawings Always Relevant for Claim Interpretation
- July 10
- IP-NEWS
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
- May 14
- MEET US
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
- February 20
- IP-NEWS
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
- February 10
- MEET US
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
- January 20
- FIRM-NEWS
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
- January 15
- IP-NEWS
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