A key pillar of the latest EU digital regulations is extensive transparency requirements. The Data Act and the AI Act are also largely based on improving data and system transparency. Affected...
The 7th Civil Chamber of the Munich District Court has published extensive FRAND Guidelines (the “Guidelines”) in which it consolidates its recent decisions in ASUS I (8 January 2026, Case No. 7 O...
The latest edition of IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists 2026 has been published, with three of our partners recognized among the world’s leading IP experts. In addition to Dr...
In a decision handed down yesterday (https://supremecourt.uk/cases/judgments/uksc-2025-0058, Tesla v. Interdigital ), the UK Supreme Court held that UK courts may determine FRAND rates for pool...
I. Introduction and Background The UPC Court of Appeal (CoA) continues to shape the framework for patent validity proceedings – procedurally and in substance. In its recent decision (Fujifilm v....
What led you into trademark law? Honestly? Chance. When I was studying, there was no real focus on trademark law or intellectual property law, and as a law student, you barely came across this area...
The Court of Appeal's first comprehensive interpretation of Article 33 UPCA I. Introduction On June 22, 2026, the Court of Appeal (CoA) delivered two important orders in Valeo v Bosch and Bosch v...
Intellectual property combines technology, innovation, and legal expertise. Yet women continue to be underrepresented in technical fields. Our patent attorney, Dr. Sabine Koch, knows this firsthand....
Grünecker once again achieved outstanding results in the latest IP STARS 2026 Germany rankings, reflecting the firm's exceptional expertise and strategic excellence in intellectual property. The law...
In 2026, numerous Grünecker attorneys once again rank among the leading experts in their fields: in the latest Best Lawyers Germany Ranking, published in cooperation with Handelsblatt, a total of 40...
I. AI-Generated Search Results Under Increasing Legal Scrutiny Generative AI is fundamentally changing how users access information online. Rather than displaying a list of links, modern search...
This year’s Lexology Index featured, among others, the 2026 Thought Leaders in Germany. Four of our experts were recognized and honored for their outstanding achievements in the field of...