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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 […]
Promoting inspiration, protecting innovation – WEICKMANN supports the Deutsches Museum
On May 1, 1903, Oskar von Miller sent out a letter proposing the foundation of a museum association. The letter was addressed to Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, Carl von Linde, Georg Krauß, Hugo von Maffei, Carl Duisberg, and Rudolf Diesel, among others, some of whom Miller knew from school. This was the beginning of what we […]
Participation in the TWINCORE & SLS Europe Joint Symposium 2025
Our partners Dr. Wolfgang Weiß and Dr. Christian Heubeck participated in the TWINCORE & SLS Europe Joint Symposium 2025 on the topic of “Advances in translational infection research and immunology.” As every the event featured a wide range of presentations on the latest scientific developments, thought-provoking discussions, and excellent networking opportunities. Dr. Wolfgang Weiß actively […]
WEICKMANN successfully defends patent for ATL before the German Federal Patent Court
A team from WEICKMANN and Hogan Lovells with support from Abitz has successfully represented Ningde Amperex Technology Limited (ATL) in a critical patent nullity proceeding before the German Federal Patent Court. On Tuesday 15 July 2025, the Court largely upheld the German national part of European Patent EP 3 627 606 B1, which protects an […]