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05.07.2023

HOFFMANN EITLE congratulates newly qualified European Patent Attorneys

We are very proud to announce the HOFFMANN EITLE colleagues who have passed the European Qualifying Examination (EQE) this year. Congratulations go to: Saskia Gressel (Biotechnology, Munich) T...

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Case Law
29.06.2023

When Are Products “Available to the Public” in the Sense of Art. 54(2) EPC?

There is a new and very interesting referral to the Enlarged Board of Appeal (EBA) of the EPO (T438/19). The referral questions relate to the scenario that the prior art of interest is a product on...

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Publication
23.06.2023

HOFFMANN EITLE Quarterly Newsletter 6/23

Dear Colleagues and Friends, In this issue of the Hoffmann Eitle Quarterly, we first look at how computer-implemented inventions in the field of mechanical engineering and applied physics can be p...

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Awards
21.06.2023

HOFFMANN EITLE wins at Managing IP Awards 2023

HOFFMANN EITLE wins two awards "EPO Proceedings Firm of the Year" and "Germany Patent Disputes Firm of the Year" at the MIP awards show. Special thanks to Matthew Birkett, Iven Mueller, Kei Enomot...

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UPC-News
09.06.2023

Milan, Munich, and Paris allocated roles in the Unified Patent Court

Italy, France, and Germany have reached an agreement on the division of competences previously designated to London within the Unified Patent Court (UPC). The outcome of their trilateral discussion...

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UPC-News
01.06.2023

The Unified Patent Court and Unitary Patent: A New Era Begins!

After many decades of anticipation, the Unified Patent Court (UPC) and the Unitary Patent has come into effect today. This landmark moment marks a significant step forward in European patent law an...

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UPC-News
19.05.2023

Official confirmation, that Milan will host third UPC central division

According to a press release from the Italian ministry of foreign affairs and international cooperation, the Italian government has reached an agreement with France and Germany to establish the thi...

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UPC-News
16.05.2023

Provisional decision on distribution of UPC Cases of the Central Division after UK's withdrawal

It was announced today, that the Presidium of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) decided, that on June 1, when the UPC starts, initially the Paris and Munich will share the caseload, which would h...

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Awards
04.05.2023

Michaela Ring recognised as Managing IPs "Top 250 Women in IP"

Congratulations to Michaela Ring for being recognised as one of Managing IP’s “Top 250 Women in IP” globally! This special publication recognises some of the senior female IP practitioners in priva...

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UPC-News
03.05.2023

UPC CMS platform for practicing Entry Into Force functionalities

As the UPC announced today, it will provide from May 29 for an unlimited period a CMS system to allow external users to practice Entry Into Force functionalities. The system will be the same as the...

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