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Maiwald Blog

15 Jun 2026 - Maiwald Blog

Shedding Light on the Black Box — AI Inventions under the Scrutiny of Art. 83 EPC

Six decisions of the EPO's Boards of Appeal use a string of cautionary tales to map the absolute floor of what patent applications for AI inventions must disclose — and ...

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10 Jun 2026 - Maiwald Blog

File Late, Pay Licence

GPS spoofing, dual-use technology and the intellectual property question European developers must now ask

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24 Apr 2026 - Maiwald Blog

Analysis of Examination Standards and Case Law for AI and Software-Related Inventions

I am very honored to announce that I have had the opportunity to write a book in Japanese, which has been published. The b...

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Press Coverage

22 Jul 2026 - Press Coverage

Maiwald advises Royalty Pharma on the acquisition of royalty interests in AstraZeneca’s cliramitug

Maiwald advised Royalty Pharma on its acquisition of a portion of Neurimmune’s royalty interest in AstraZeneca’s investigational therapy cliramitug. The transaction is valued at up to USD 425 million, comprising an upfront payment of

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5 Dec 2025 - Press Coverage

Royalty Pharma and Denali Therapeutics Announce $275 Million Royalty Funding Agreement.

Royalty Pharma and Denali have entered into a $275 million financing agreement which, pursuant to a synthetic royalty agreement, is based on future net sales of tividenofusp alfa. Tividenofusp alfa is Denali’s lead investigational TransportVehicle™-enabled enzyme rep...

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25 Aug 2025 - Press Coverage

Royalty Pharma acquires licence interest for Amgen’s Imdelltra – Maiwald advises on transaction

Royalty Pharma has acquired a royalty interest in Amgen's Imdelltra, an innovative BiTE antibody for the treatment of small cell lung cancer, from BeOne Medicines for an upfront payment of $885 million. The agreement allows BeOne to sell additional royalty rights in Imdelltr...

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Staff News

4 Aug 2026 - Staff News

EQE success: Dr Iris Müller and Matthias Kreuz admitted as European Patent Attorneys

We are delighted to congratulate Iris Müller and Matthia...

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2 Mar 2026 - Staff News

Maiwald appoints Dr. Kerstin Wolff as Partner

Maiwald, one of Germany’s leading intellectual property law firms, has appointed Dr. Kerstin Wolff as Partner effective from 1 March 2026. This appointment further strengthe...

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29 Jan 2026 - Staff News

Maiwald appoints Martina Boidol, Dr. Anja Fux, and Sebastian Herzog as managing partners

With retroactive effect from the beginning of the new year, Maiwald, one of Germany's leading intellectual property law firms, has appointed Martina Boidol, Dr. Anja Fux, and ...

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Publications

7 Aug 2026 - Publication

The New Protection Instrument in European Pharmaceutical Law: The Transferable Data Exclusivity Voucher, Licensing Executives Society International

The publication examines the Transferable Data Exclusivity Voucher (TDEV) as one of the most innovative elements of the proposed reform of European pharmaceutical legislation....

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3 Aug 2026 - Publication

Referral G 1_25 on description adaptation

Aus MAIinsight Issue 4

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3 Aug 2026 - Publication

The art of surrendering

Aus MAIinsight Issue 5

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Awards

28 Aug 2026 - Award

FOCUS List of Top Commercial Law Firms in Germany 2026

Maiwald has once again been recognised by FOCUS as one of Germany’s top commercial law firms in the category Patent Law.

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17 Aug 2026 - Award

IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists 2026

We are delighted that IAM has once again recognised several Maiwald partners in the Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists 2026 list. ...

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25 Jun 2026 - Award

Managing IP honours Maiwald practitioners in the 2026 IP STARS, Rising Stars and Notable Practitioners rankings

We are delighted that numerous Maiwald practitioners have once again been recognised by Managing IP (MIP) in its 2026 IP STARS rankings.

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Events

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16 Sep 2026 |Upcoming

Maiwald at the FICPI 23rd Open Forum in Budapest

The FICPI 23rd Open Forum will take place from 16 to 18 September 2026 in Budapest, Hungary. The conference brings together IP professionals from around the world and offers an excellent opportunity to discuss current developments in intellectual property, exchange experiences and strengthen international relationships. ...

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21 Sep 2026 |Upcoming

Maiwald at the 10th Munich IP Forum

On 21–22 September 2026, the Munich IP Forum will once again bring together leading representatives from industry, private practice, the judiciary, and the patent profession in Munich. The event provides a platform for exchanging insights on the latest developments in European patent law, with a particular focus on the Unified Patent Cou...

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1 Oct 2026 |Upcoming

Maiwald invites you to the MAItalk in Düsseldorf

On October 1 2026, we warmly invite you to the MAItalk seminar in Düsseldorf. Look forward to engaging, practice‑oriented presentations and stimulating discussions in a collegial atmosphere - ideal for exchanging ideas with experts and peers. Catering will be provided throughout the event. ...

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7 Oct 2026 |Upcoming

Maiwald at the AIPPI World Congress 2026 in Hamburg

The AIPPI World Congress 2026 will take place in Hamburg from 7 to 10 October 2026. The annual congress is one of the key international gatherings for the IP community, bringing together members and professionals from around the world to discuss current developments and important topics in intellectual property.

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