Intellectual Property & Industrial Property Law Munich

Anyone who develops a new idea, product, or brand quickly faces the question: How can I legally protect my innovation? The answer is not always straightforward. Depending on the business model, different types of intellectual property rights may be relevant—particularly trademarks, patents/utility models, and design protection. In this article, I explain in a clear and understandable way which type of protection is suitable for what and what companies should pay attention to. Why the Right Protection Is Crucial Without legal

The German Advertising of Medicinal Products Act (HWG) imposes special requirements on advertising in the healthcare sector. Companies in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and health industries must therefore follow strict rules when promoting their products or services. Many violations are not intentional but occur because marketing departments underestimate the complexity of the regulations. The consequences can include warning letters, cease-and-desist claims, or fines. This article explains in simple terms what the HWG regulates and what companies should pay attention to

    Background The applicant, US company VersionTech Inc, was the registered owner of the EU word mark VERSIONTECH, for goods in Classes 9 and 11, particularly relating to communication devices, such as smartphones, and other technical measuring instruments. On 10 September 2021 US company Verizon Trademark Services LLC filed an application under Articles 53(1)(a) and 8(1)(b) of Regulation 207/2009, now Articles 60 (1)(a) and 8(1)(b) of Regulation 2017/1001, for a declaration of invalidity of the trademark VERSIONTECH based