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Yesterday, the Enlarged Board of Appeal issued its decision in G 1/25 (Knauf Insulation v. ROCKWOOL). The headnote: If claim amendments introduce an inconsistency with the description (including drawings), and that inconsistency means Articles 52–57, 76(1), 83, 84, 123(2) or 123(3) EPC are not complied with, the description must be adapted to remove the inconsistency. […]

Key changes are outlined below: Recognition of Online Trademark Use Article 2 clarifies that the statutory definition of trademark use includes use carried out through the Internet and other information networks.   Introduction of Motion Marks Pursuant to Article 14, motion marks are expressly included as a registrable category of trademarks.   Expansion of Cross-Class […]

With the introduction of its own trademark legislation and a dedicated Trademark Office, Jersey will establish an independent trademark system, separate from that of the United Kingdom. Going forward, Jersey will maintain its own trademark register and will participate in the Madrid System for the International Registration of Trademarks as a separate designated territory. These […]

As part of our support for the Northern Bavaria Business Plan Competition (BayStartUP), our partner Dr Stephan Jellbauer attended the awards ceremony in Nuremberg on behalf of WEICKMANN. With a total of 188 entries, the Northern Bavaria Business Plan Competition reached a new record high this year. The high level of participation impressively underlines the […]

What is particularly relevant from an IP and competition law perspective? Companies should review their advertising claims, brands, and trademarks now: Terms such as climate-neutral, environmentally friendly, sustainable, green or eco are facing heightened scrutiny. General environmental claims will only be permitted in the future if they can be substantiated with reliable evidence. Sustainability labels […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]