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EPO Board acknowledges further technical use in vehicle body optimization case T 0799/24

In a recent case before the EPO’s Board of Appeal, Stephanie Rupp, one of HOFFMANN EITLE’s experts on computer-implemented inventions, represented JFE Steel Corporation. She succeeded in overturnin...

HOFFMANN EITLE receives the Best IP Service Award at the KINPA Conference

The annual Korea Intellectual Property Association (KINPA) Conference, the largest intellectual property (IP) event in Korea, brings together industry leaders, companies, and experts to discuss tre...

UPC Court of Appeal clarifies added-matter test for divisional applications (UPC_CoA_764/2024)

Court docket: Court of Appeal, decision of 02.10.2025 - UPC_CoA_764/2024 [EP 3 926 698]Parties: expert e-Commerce GmbH and expert klein GmbH v. Seoul Viosys Co., Ltd. Contributor: Maximilian Zangs...

HOFFMANN EITLE among the top-ranked IP firms in JUVE Patent's Germany 2025 rankings

HOFFMANN EITLE has once again been recognized by JUVE Patent as one of Germany’s most recommended patent firms, with top rankings in the following key areas: Litigation: Patent Attorneys – 5/5 ★★★...

UPC announces new presiding judges for Munich Divisions and Court of Appeal (Effective 2026)

The Presidium of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) has confirmed new judicial appointments, effective 1 January 2026, following decisions made by the Administrative Committee on 2 July 2025. Central D...

UPC announces third panel for Court of Appeal starting January 2026

In response to the growing number of appeals, the Unified Patent Court (UPC) has announced the establishment of a third panel of its Court of Appeal, effective January 2026. The new panel will incl...

LD Mannheim provides insights into the distinction between direct and indirect/contributory patent infringement (UPC _CFI_338/2024)

Court docket: LD Mannheim, decision of 12.09.2025 - CFI 338/2024 [EP 2 223 589]Parties: bellissa HAAS GmbH v. Windhager GmbH Contributor: Sebastian Rennebaum Headnote If the configuration of a pa...

HOFFMANN EITLE strengthens its patent litigation capabilities with UPC litigator Dr. Thomas Gniadek

HOFFMANN EITLE is pleased to announce that German Attorney-at-Law and experienced patent litigator Dr. Thomas Gniadek will soon join the firm as a partner and co-chair of the patent litigation grou...

HOFFMANN EITLE partners Sebastian Giese and Michael Pfeifer named 2025 Rising Stars by Managing IP

We are happy to announce that partners Sebastian Giese and Michael Pfeifer have been recognized as 2025 Rising Stars by Managing IP. This prestigious guide highlights leading intellectual property...

HOFFMANN EITLE partner Boris Tchitchanov selected for the Federal Circuit Bar Association Global Fellows program

HOFFMANN EITLE is proud to announce that partner Boris Tchitchanov has been selected as one of only 24 Fellows worldwide for the distinguished Global Fellows Program 2025–2026, organized by the Fed...