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HOFFMANN EITLE continues expansion of high-tech patent practice

HOFFMANN EITLE is further expanding its high-tech patent practice with the appointment of Sofie McPherson as a partner. She will be based in the firm’s London office. The move strengthens the firm’...

Indicative Effect of European Decisions on Similarity of Goods – Review of the Stuttgart District Court “Square Chocolate Packaging” case (GRUR-RR, 6/2026)

HOFFMANN EITLE partner Michaela Ring and associate Franz Münzner have contributed to the latest issue of GRUR-RR with an article examining the role of EUIPO decisions and case law from other EU Mem...

HOFFMANN EITLE secures top rankings in IAM Patent 1000 2026, with 21 attorneys recommended

HOFFMANN EITLE has once again been recognised in the IAM Patent 1000 2026, a leading global guide to the world’s top patent professionals, based on extensive independent research, interviews, and f...

Court of Appeal to rule on major points even if missing from first instance decision (UPC_CoA_302/2025, UPC_CoA_305/2025)

Court docket: Court of Appeal, Decision of 17.02.2026UPC_CoA_302/2025, UPC_CoA_305/2025 [EP 2 548 648] Parties: Rematec v. Europe Forestry Contributor: Rifat Camurdan Headnote 1. A decision...

UPC security for costs: role follows the proceedings, not the party (UPC_CoA_21/2026)

Court docket: Court of Appeal, Order of 07.04.2026UPC_CoA_21/2026 [EP 2 671 173] Parties: Suinno v. Microsoft Contributor: Laurin Kappei Headnote 1. Art. 69 (4) UPCA permits an order for sec...

PMAC Advances Operations with New Procedural Rules and Launch of Case Management System

The Patent Mediation and Arbitration Centre (PMAC) of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) has taken significant steps toward full operational readiness, marked by the formal adoption of its procedural r...

HOFFMANN EITLE wins multiple awards at the Managing IP EMEA Awards 2026

On 1 May 2026, Managing IP celebrated the achievements of the intellectual property law community with a prestigious ceremony in London. HOFFMANN EITLE has been honoured with multiple awards: Euro...

Relocation of the HOFFMANN EITLE London office

As of 18 May 2026, our London office will be relocating. From that date onwards, the new address will be:   HOFFMANN EITLE  110 High Holborn  London WC1V 6JSWe would be grateful if, going forward,...

HOFFMANN EITLE retains #1 position for European patent filings at the EPO

The latest IP Pilot report once again highlights HOFFMANN EITLE as the leading firm for European patent filings at the European Patent Office (EPO), with more than 13,000 applications filed between...

Confidentiality ambush at the UPC: disclose once, lose it forever (CoA on Rule 262.2 RoP), (UPC_CoA_930/2025)

Court docket: Court of Appeal, Order of 18.03.2026UPC_CoA_930/2025 [EP 4 201 327] Parties: EOFlow v. Insulet Contributor: Jonas Smeets Headnote 1.Trade secrets/confidential information may...