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WEICKMANN visits Ökoring GmbH: Preparing for the EmpCo Directive
We recently had the opportunity to visit Ökoring GmbH on site and discuss the upcoming requirements of the EmpCo Directive. The focus was particularly on the competition law implications of the new regulations and their practical implementation within the company. Preparations for the future requirements are already in full swing at many companies. From the […]
WEICKMANN has received several accolades in Managing IP’s IP STARS 2026 ranking
In this year’s rankings, WEICKMANN achieved the following positions: Tier 2 in Patent prosecution for Germany – the second-highest category achievable Tier 3 in Trade mark law – patent and trade mark attorney firms for Germany Tier 4 (Notable firm) in Patent litigation – patent and trade mark attorney firms for Germany In addition to […]
WEICKMANN once again recognized by “Best Lawyers”
WEICKMANN has once again been recognised by Best Lawyers in the “Best Law Firms” ranking. This international accolade recognises law firms on the basis of a peer-review process and underlines WEICKMANN’s position as one of the leading law firms in the field of intellectual property law. In addition, a total of six partners from the […]
Workshop on Strategies in Trademark and Design Protection
The event focused on strategic approaches to trademark and design protection, as well as the importance of effective intellectual property protection for creatives, designers, startups, and small and medium-sized enterprises. Our partner and expert in trademark and design law, Dr. Udo W. Herberth, provided participants with a comprehensive overview of the various levels of protection […]
Participation in the State Reception for Design 2026
As part of this partnership, we were invited this year to the State Reception on May 7, 2026, in the Ludwig Erhard Ballroom of the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy. Two of our trademark and design experts, Dr. Udo W. Herberth and So Hyun Park, attended the event. The reception was […]
Tutorial: Protecting inventions, creating competitive advantages – patent strategies for start-ups
On 6 May 2026, WEICKMANN partner Frank Feller will give an online tutorial at BayStartUP on the topic of “Protecting inventions, creating competitive advantages”. In addition to an introduction to intellectual property law and practical examples from his work advising start-ups, he will focus on providing specific recommendations for building a company’s own patent portfolio […]
From science to start-up Workshop: Trademark Protection for Start-ups in the MAX!mize Program
The MAX!mize program, organized by Max Planck Innovation, supports researchers in transforming scientific findings into marketable business ideas. As part of our longstanding collaboration with the Max Planck Society, we are pleased to support scientists on their path to founding a business with our expertise in intellectual property law. The workshop focused on how start-ups […]
Not first — but strategically ahead
Christian Heubeck contributes to Winning with IP 2026/27 on the opportunities for second and third movers Those who understand the IP landscape do not need to be first movers to gain a strong competitive advantage. In his contribution, “Late entry is no barrier to innovation: second and third movers can have a significant advantage if […]
IP enforcement in China? Yes, with the right strategy and partner!
On 21 January 2026, Mr. Marco Esser (Global Marketing Director of our client LIQUI MOLY GmbH) and WEICKMANN partner Dr. Udo W. Herberth, together with Mr. Lei Zhao, Senior Partner from our longstanding Chinese partner law firm Unitalen Attorneys at Law, visited the Market Supervision Administration of Zhejiang Jinhua. We expressed our sincere gratitude to […]
Weickmann at the official opening of the EUIPO Copyright & Knowledge Centre in Alicante, Spain
Our partner Dr. Udo W. Herberth participated in the first EUIPO Copyright Conference on November 20 and 21, 2025. The two-day event was organized in close cooperation with the European Commission and featured high-profile contributions from renowned copyright experts from academia and EU institutions. The program was also complemented by cultural and artistic performances. A […]