In his article “Preliminary Injunctions in German Pharmaceutical Patent Litigation”, published in the Newsletter of the AIPLA Chemical Practice Committee, Spring 2026, Vol...
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The Apr–Jun 2026 issue of Corporate Disputes Magazine features the Worldwatch section on “Patent Litigation,” with Maiwald partner and UPC representative
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The article examines how the EU’s new transparency framework for clinical trials affects patentability assessments for inventions arising in the clinical phase. From both a ...
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Handbook Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Patents To order these books at a special discount...
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New podcast: “From idea to IP: navigating AI patents in a fast-moving field” How can AI inventions be successfully pat...
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In G 2/24, the EPO’s Enlarged Board of Appeal confirmed that an intervener in EPC appeal proceedings remains a dependent party and cannot continue the case after all appeals...
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EU member states and the European Parliament have provisionally agreed a new regulatory framework for plants produced by new genomic techniques (NGTs). The deal creates two pa...
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With the AI Act, the EU legislator has set out to establish a legal framework for trustworthy AI. However, a harmonized EU-level regime on AI liability is, for the time being,...
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The conditions for the grant of a supplementary protection certificate (SPC) have, since the SPC Regulation entered into force in 1993, been the subject of numerous national d...
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Fabian Kiendl and Christian Schäflein examine how AI engineering can yield patentable inventions and consider the protection of such solutions in automotive technology under ...
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In its ruling on EP 3 536 712 B1, the Düsseldorf Local Division of the UPC for the first time outlined crucial criteria for patent infringement based on second medical use cl...
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In a specialist article, Kerstin Wolff analyzes the current state of EU regulation on new genomic techniques (NGTs). In February 2024, the European Parliament proposed exempti...
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In their recent feature with Managing IP, senior representatives from Maiwald – Dr. Anja Fux, Dr. Derk Vos, Heike Roeder-Hitschke, Dr. Nils Braun and Martina Boidol...
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This article covers the most recent developments regarding the European Research Exemption, which permits the use of patented inventions for research purposes, as well as the ...
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The jurisdictional reach of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) was a widely and controversially discussed topic from the outset. Some practitioners took the view that the UPC also...
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G 2/88 provides legal assessment for novelty of a non-medical use claim. G 2/88 allows acknowledging novelty of a non-medical use claim of an old compound for a particular pur...
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In G 2/21 of March 23, 2023, the Enlarged Board of Appeal (EBA) decided on the requirements for reliance on a purported technical effect for supporting inventive step, which i...
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German courts now allow the service of claims on Chinese defendants by publication to ensure effective legal protection. The Regional Court of Frankfurt am Ma...
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The article examines the different approaches to equivalent patent infringement in Europe and shows how case law has developed depending on the country. The focus is on the Pe...
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This article discusses some aspects that arose as a direct or indirect consequence of the entry into force of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) Agreement on 1 June 2023 at German...
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In their recent publication in Managing IP, Dr. Eva Ehlich and Dr. Anja Fux discuss a board of appeal decision on G 2/21’s interpretation, including a critical review of the...
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Dr. Christian Meyer and D. Gisela Grabow explore proposed changes to new EU provisions aimed at facilitating faster market entry for generics and biosimilars, so as to alleged...
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Dr. Christian Meyer and Dr. Gisela Grabow of Maiwald consider proposals under the European Commission’s Action Plan for Intellectual Property that aim to simplify extended p...
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This year, IAM has once again invited leading experts in the field of intellectual property to provide valuable insights, highlight key experiences and share their views on th...
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Dr. Christian Meyer and Dr. Gisela Grabow discuss potential changes to the EU pharmaceutical regulation and their possible impact on data and market protection timelines for m...
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We can now look back on a quite successful first year of the new European patent and court system. Now well into its second year, the Unitary Patent (UP) continues to grow in ...
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Dr. Eva Ehlich & Dr. Anja Fux from Maiwald and Eldora Ellison, Paul Calvo & Sara Keeble from Sterne Kessler analyze how patents with claims directed to medical treatme...
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Wenngleich die arzneimittelrechtliche Marktexklusivität bei sog. „orphan drugs“ (Arzneimittel für seltene Leiden) und der verwandte nicht-indikationsbezogene Unterlagen-...
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Our colleague Dr. Marco Stief has been given t...
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Five female patent attorneys at Maiwald, spanning several age groups and practice areas, explain how the intellectual property firm encourages the career development of women ...
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Eva Ehlich and Anja Fux of Maiwald discuss an EPO board ruling ...
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Maiwald, a leading German IP law firm, has 45% female partners, emphasizing equality and diversity. The firm supports women's career advancement and attracts talented women th...
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Claus Schindele considers the legal complications regarding patent protection in the offshore wind sector, with a particular eye on Germany and the UK
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Investment and innovation protection are closely linked in the pharmaceutical sector for the development and marketing of new medicinal products. In addition to patent protect...
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In her article published by Managing IP,
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EU competition law in the context of technology transfer, license and settlement agreements: Since at least the initiation of the first pharma sector inquiry in 2008, the phar...
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In the context of the effect-driven assessment of inventive step under the European Patent Convention (EPC) it is usually crucial for the outcome whether an Applicant/a Patent...
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SPC for pharmaceutical products are an important complement to patent protection which is often inadequate in commercial terms. SPCs are designed to ensure that originators ca...
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In the trade journal Pharma Recht (46th year, 15 March 2024), Dr. Marco Stief deals with the competition law assessment of research, cooperation and development agreements, wi...
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In a recent article published in GRUR 2024, 182 et seqq.,
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In the latest article published by Managing IP, Dr. Eva Ehlich and ...
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Decision on inventive step casts new light on EBA’s ‘plausibility’ guidance - Dr. Eva Ehlich and
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Rechtshandbuch Chemie-, Pharma- und Life-Sciences-Patente is a comprehensive guide to the law on chemical, pharmaceutical and life sciences patents, which
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Following expiry of market exclusivity in March 2022 for the drug Gilenya® (active ingredient: fingolimod) used for the treatment of multiple sclerosis and an unexpected dela...
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An English, updated and improved version of the article written by Dr. Marco Stief and Dr. Anja Geller that was published in GRUR 2023, 931 ff. is now available on the website...
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The Patent Lawyer Editorial Board looks back at 2023 to summarize key cases and developments by jurisdiction. Influenced b...
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In a recent article with the title "Repeated trademark filings: EUIPO Board addresses 'annoying' practice" published by Managing IP,
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In concluding a two-part series on springboard injunctions,
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In the first of two articles on the springboard doctrine,
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The creation of the unitary patent and the Unified Patent Court (“UPC”) heralds the beginning of a new era in patent law in Europe. The Agreement on a Unified Patent Court...
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In a recent article published by Managing IP, Dr M...
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On April 27, 2023, the European Commission presented four proposals for Regulations on supplementary protection certificates as part of the Intellectual Property Action Plan. ...
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Preliminary injunctions orders are commonly granted for pharmaceutical patents. If an order later proves to be unfounded, under § 945 German Code of Civil Procedure (ZPO) the...
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On April 27 2023, the European Commission presented a proposal for the reform of the general pharmaceutical legislation in the EU. The proposal is based on
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On April 27, 2023, the EU Commission presented a proposal for the reform of the pharmaceutical legislation in the EU. The proposal would lead to broad and far-reaching changes...
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by Dr Marco Stief Since 1989, it has been possible under Texas l...
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In its judgment of December 1 2022 (Case No. I ZR 144/21), the German Federal Court of Justice (FCJ) clarified several important points, which
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In the article "The role of patent attorneys in patent infringement disputes in Germany and Europe", published by Managing IP,
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In the issue (No. 57) of "die Welt", Dr.-Ing. Sophie Ertl answered questions about the UPC as part of the supplement ...
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In the contribution in the 12/2023 issue of the BetriebsBerater journal, Dr Marco Stief reports on a ruling by the EC...
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Nicht immer ohne unerwünschte Nebenwirkungen – Einwendungen Dritter im Prüfungsverfahren vor dem Europäischen Patentamt:
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With the Second Act on the Simplification and Modernization of Patent Law (2nd PatMoG), German patent law has undergone significant changes. In particular, in §139 (1) S.3 Pa...
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by Prof. Dr Maximilian W. Haedicke, Dr Marco Stief and
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In a recent article, published by MIP, Dr Marco Stief reports on a ruling by the CJEU that significantly extends the liability of online platforms for third-party trademark in...
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by Dr Marco Stief It is official: On 17.2.2023 Germany has now a...
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On August 17, 2021, the Second Patent Law Simplification and Modernization Act (2nd PatMoG) was proclaimed, resulting in several changes for patent law. In the article "Der pa...
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In the article "No-Challenge and Pay-for-delay Agreements in Patent License and Settlement Agreements under European Competition Law," recently published by the Journal of IP ...
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by Dr Marco Stief The introduction of the European patent and co...
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by Dr Marco Stief with Dr Anna Giedke, Dipl. jur. Selina Stachowitz ...
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Intellectual property can be utilised commercially in many ways. In addition to the traditional forms – such as the granting of licences, selling, and the judicial enforceme...
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This year IAM has once again invited top IP strategists to tell readers more about their careers in intellectual property, top lessons learned along the way and their views on...
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Dr Marco Stief of Maiwald explains a ruling by the Düsseldorf Regional Cou...
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Market leaders in the life sciences are interested in acquiring start-ups in order to acquire a new technology as soon as their investment risk can be better foreseen. In orde...
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In the current edition of the JUVE Handbook for Commercial Law Firms 2022/2023 published in October 2022
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In this article, Dr Marco Stief discusses the admissibility of value maintenance and price adjustment clauses in comm...
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In their contribution, Dr Marco Stief and
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Susanna Heurung examines a decision by the European Court of Justice concerning the ending of a period of...
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by Dr Derk Vos The contribution highlights recent ECJ decisions reg...
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In the September edition of Managing Intellectual Property Susanna Heurung
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SPCs are currently based on Regulation (EC) No. 469/2009 on the supplementary protection certificate for medicinal products. Under a current EU initiative, the Commission is p...
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In the latest issue of Pharma Recht, Dr Marco Stief and
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The reach of Sec. 10(3) of the German Patent Act (GPA) has been the subject of debate by German patent courts for many years. Final clarification by the German Supreme Court i...
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In the Special Report of Leaders League, Dr Christian Meyer explains how the new claim for compensation, based on...
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In the July edition of Managing Intellectual Property Heike Röder-Hitschke discusses a significant European...
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Ulrich M. Gassner brought medical product law into his scientific focus at an early stage and shaped it over decades. The contributions in this publication on the occasion of ...
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In an article just recently published in the journal Arzneimittel & Recht (Edition 03/22) Dr Gisela Grabow...
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In her publication "Patents: New Principles in p...
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Dr Simon Lud explains in Managing Intellectual Property how a German court judgment is advantageous for patent applicat...
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In the second part of the recently published article on contractual IP warranties, Dr Marco Stief discusses (1) limitati...
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In der aktuellen Ausgabe der PharmR befasst sich Dr. Marco Stief mit vertragli...
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Dr Matthias Hoffmann discusses in Managing Intellectual Property the ...
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Dr Christian Meyer discusses in a publication of Managing Intellectual ...
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by Dr Naho Fujimoto in AIPPI
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We are delighted to announce the release of the 2nd Edition of the Handbook “The Supplementary Protection Certificates (SPC)” edited by our partner
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In the current edition of the JUVE Handbook for Commercial Law Firms 2021/2022 published in October 2021
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by Dr Stefanie Parchmann in Managing Intellectual Proper...
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by Dr Marco Stief In the current October issue of Pharma Recht ...
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by Dr Derk Vos in IAM Innovation & Invention Yearbook: Building IP value in the 21st century&nb...
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by Dr Derk Vos in transkript - Life Science Magazine
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by Dr Christian Pisani (together with Rebecca Koch) in Risikomanagement, Organisation, Compliance...
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by Dr Marco Stief in the GRUR - Zeitschrift der Deutschen Vereinigung für gewerblichen Rechtsschutz u...
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by Dr Anja Friedrich in Managing Intellectual Property
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by Dr Marco Stief and Dr Boris Bromm in Pharma Recht - Fachzeitschrift für das gesamte Arzneimit...
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by Stefan Bianchin in Managing Intellectual Property
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by Dr Marco Stief and Dr Boris Bromm in Pharma Recht - Fachzeitschrift für das gesamte Arzneimit...
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by Dr Annelie Wünsche in Managing Intellectual Property
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by Thomas Ederer in Managing Intellectual Property
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2nd edition 2020 Eds. Haedecke / Timmann, edited i. a. by Dr Dirk Bühler and
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Using the example of medical indications, excipients and combinations of active ingredients by Dr Marco Stie...
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by Stephan Schneller in Managing Intellectual Property
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by Dr Ina Bürck in Study Guidelines, 2019 AIPPI Word Congress - London additional...
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by Dr Volker Tegeder in Managing Intellectual Property
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by Stephan Schneller and Samira Weik in World Trademark Review This article...
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by Sebastian Herzog in Managing Intellectual Property
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by Dr Dirk Bühler in BioTechnologie Jahrbuch 2019
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by Dr Martin Trautmann in Managing Intellectual Property
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by Dr Marco Stief and Ulrike Zorr in Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice und
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by Dr Gisela Grabow in Managing Intellectual Property
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by Dr Marco Stief and Ulrike Zorr in Managing Intellectual Property
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by Dr Julia Mössinger in Managing Intellectual Property
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by Dr Christian Haggenmüller in Managing Intellectual Property
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by Dr Renate Rieder in Managing Intellectual Property
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by Dr Annelie Wünsche in Managing Intellectual Property
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by Susanna Heurung in Managing Intellectual Property
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by Norbert Hansen in Managing Intellectual Property
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by Eva Ehlich in European Patent Institute
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by Dr Annelie Wünsche in Managing Intellectual Property
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by Martina Müller-Dyck in Managing Intellectual Property
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by Fabian Kiendl in Managing Intellectual Property
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by Marco Stief in Nature Biotechnology, Volume 33, Number 7
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by Simon Quartus Lud in Managing Intellectual Property
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by Ralph Fernolend in Managing Intellectual Property
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by Stephan N. Schneller in Managing Intellectual Property
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by Dirk Bühler in Managing Intellectual Property
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by Marco Stief together with Dr. Dirk Bühler in Patent Law – A Handbook on European and German Patent Law, Haedicke/Timmann (Hrsg.)
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by Marco Stief together with Heinrich Nemeczek in Managing Intellectual Property
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by Stephan N. Schneller in Managing Intellectual Property
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by Andrea Lasar in Managing Intellectual Property
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by Sophie Ertl in Managing Intellectual Property
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by Stephan N. Schneller in World Trademark Review
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by Dr Derk Vos in Managing Intellectual Property
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by Dr Dirk Bühler in Managing Intellectual Property
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by Heike Röder-Hitschke in Götting/du Vall/Röder-Hitschke (Hrsg.)
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by Marco Stief zusammen mit Dr. Dirk Bühler in Handbuch des Patentrechts, Haedicke/Timmann (Hrsg.)
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by Marco Stief together with Robert Wenzel in Managing Intellectual Property
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by Heiko Dehm in World Trademark Review This article first appeared on WTR Daily, part of World Trademark Review, in (09/2017).
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by Attila Kimpan in European Consortium for Mathematics in Industry
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by Marco Stief together with Dr. Stefan G. Fuchs in Managing Intellectual Property siehe auch Teil 1:
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