Anyone preparing a new patent application knows the problem: Finding the right patent attorney or representative is often difficult. Not everyone is equally experienced in every technical field - and the quality of an application depends crucially on this experience. With our
Anyone registering a trade mark often faces the same challenge: determining the appropriate classes of goods and services. The so-called Nice Classification is the basis for this. It ensures that every trade mark is clearly assigned to the right categories - an important
Introduction A state of the art search can be commissioned both internally and externally. Both variants have advantages and disadvantages. In this article, we explain how the state of the art is defined. Does the result serve as a basis for important decisions?
Introduction The current state of the art is defined in the Patent Act (Section 3 PatG) as follows: "The state of the art comprises all knowledge which has been made available before the date relevant for the priority of the application by written or oral description, by use or in the course of prosecution.
Introduction The primary aim of a defensive patent strategy is to prevent the patents of other companies from being infringed. There are various reasons for opting for a more passive stance with regard to the handling of intellectual property.
The environment of a tech start-up In most cases, tech start-ups have to assert themselves against established companies. As a rule, these companies have extensive patent portfolios. In addition, they continuously apply for many patents. The following graphic from the DPMA illustrates this as an example
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