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By now, hopefully everyone is aware that one should publicly «disclose» their invention only AFTER having applied for a patent. So far for the theory. In practice, there are several, some valid, some less valid reasons why someone would publicly present their invention without applying for a patent first:

Es ist nicht ausgeschlossen, dass Schrifttypen (Fonts) die Voraussetzungen des Werkbegriffs erfüllen und urheberrechtlich geschützt sind. Die Hürden der Schutzfähigkeit für Schriften sind indessen hoch.

Rückschau, Bestandsaufnahme & Ausblick

When applying for patent protection worldwide, startups often use the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) system. Under the PCT system, a single international patent application is filed, which is then nationalized in the desired countries or regions. The deadline for this is 30 or 31 months from the priority date for most countries/regions.

Why should you register a trademark if your company is already registered in the commercial register and the company name is therefore protected?

For strategic decisions on technology development, startups and SMEs need to keep an overview on their industry's tech landscape and are constantly seeking inspiration for further development.

As businesses increasingly integrate sustainability into their branding, «green trademarks» have become a strategic asset. However, the path to securing and maintaining these trademarks is fraught with some challenges. Here are some hurdles companies will need to navigate:

The EU Directive 2019/904 aims to prevent and reduce the impact of certain plastic products on the environment as well as to promote the transition to a circular economy with innovative and sustainable business models, products and materials. (see Article 1 of EU 2019/904).

With Easter approaching, I recently found myself strolling though the supermarket with my kids and overheard them discussing which chocolate bunnies and/or chocolate eggs they would love to find in their baskets this year.

Sell or Rent? Does it impact your intellectual property? Yes! It is a business decision which may strongly affect your IP