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Europe's biggest copyright decisions of 2024 - and cases to watch in 2025
Linklaters IP experts review the most noteworthy copyright decisions of the past 12 months – and cases to watch out for this year. Register for free for limited access Register for free to receive our newsletter, view leading trademark professionals in WTR 1000 and gain limited access to subscriber content. Register now Subscribe to unlock unlimited access Get news, unique commentary, expert analysis and essential resources from the WTR experts. Subscribe now Already have access? Login below
Europe's biggest trademark decisions of 2024 - and one to watch in 2025
Shutterstock/sasirin pamai Linklaters experts review three of the most noteworthy trademark decisions of the past year – and a big case to watch in 2025. Register for free for limited access Register for free to receive our newsletter, view leading trademark professionals in WTR 1000 and gain limited access to subscriber content. Register now Subscribe to unlock unlimited access Get news, unique commentary, expert analysis and essential resources from the WTR experts.
Year in review: Patent Litigation in Germany
All questions Year in review Germany in the Unified Patent Court The first year of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) had a substantial effect on national patent litigation in Germany. The caseload of the German courts has dropped especially before the Düsseldorf and Mannheim courts. In reaction to this trend, the Mannheim court dissolved its third patent chamber. The Düsseldorf court was not immune to the effect of the UPC either.
Draft bill: new greenwashing rules in Germany
Germany is set to introduce significant new requirements for companies making environmental claims about their products or services according to a draft bill the government adopted on 3 September 2025. As required by EU law, the proposal seeks to counter greenwashing and to introduce strict rules for sustainability labels. Businesses will need to take concrete action to comply with the upcoming changes.
Spotlight: patent enforcement and invalidity procedures in Germany
All questions Types of patent Currently, two types of patents are available in Germany: national patents pursuant to the German Patent Act (GPA) and German parts of European patents according to the European Patent Convention (EPC). With the introduction of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) system, it will also be possible to request European patents with a unitary effect, resulting in a Unitary Patent that is valid within UPC member states, including Germany.
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