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JUVE Patent Germany Rankings 2024

HOFFMANN EITLE is once again honored and ranked by JUVE Patent as one of the most recommendable patent experts. In the field of "Patent Filing - Germany 2024", "Litigation: Patent Attorneys" and&nb...

HOFFMANN EITLE partner Thomas Becher recognized in IAM Global Leaders 2025

IAM Global Leaders showcases the world's top private practice experts in the patent world. To qualify for inclusion in IAM Global Leaders, individuals must be ranked in the gold tier of the IAM Pat...

HOFFMANN EITLE Quarterly Newsletter 09/24

Dear Colleagues and Friends, In this latest edition of the Hoffmann Eitle Quarterly, we begin with four articles focusing on the Unified Patent Court (UPC). Our first article explores the frequenc...

Unitary Patent now includes Romania

As of September 1, 2024, any unitary patent (UP) registered will automatically designate Romania as part of its territorial coverage. Importantly to note: UPs registered before this date will not i...

HOFFMANN EITLE partner Bianca-Lucia Vos recognized in this year’s guide of the IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategist

IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists 2024 is an annual research project that identifies top practitioners who are taking IP portfolio management to the next level. These individuals...

HOFFMANN EITLE sponsoring and speaking at the Life Sciences Strategy Summit on IP & Exclusivity, 8 - 10 October 2024

The Life Sciences Strategy Summit on IP and Exclusivity brings together leading pharmaceutical and biotech professionals for three days of practical discussions on patent and regulatory protections...

Successful revocation proceedings for Match Group and their dating service Tinder

In a significant legal battle, HOFFMANN EITLE partners Dr. Dominik Scheible and Thomas Becher along with Dr. Thomas Gniadek of Simmons & Simmons, represented their clients in an oral hearing be...

HOFFMANN EITLE congratulates newly qualified European Patent Attorneys

We are very proud to announce the HOFFMANN EITLE colleagues who have successfully qualified as a European Patent Attorney this year. Congratulations go to: Marianna Galliani (Chemistry, Munich)...

Managing IP's Top 250 Women and IP STARS 2024 rankings revealed

For its latest rankings, IP STARS, published by Managing IP, recognises women leaders and identifies the firms and practitioners that are rising to the top. HOFFMANN EITLE has been ranked as a top...

Opening of the Milan Section of the UPC Central Division

It was now announced that the Milan section of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) central division will officially open its doors on June 27, 2024. This follows the Decision of the Administrative Commi...