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...
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AI Search Engines Before German Courts: Are German Courts Moving Toward Publisher Liability?
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...
Lexology Ranking 2026: Thought Leaders Germany
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...
Kodak v. Fujifilm – UPC Court of Appeal on Long-Arm-Jurisdiction (again)
In its decision of 2 June 2026 (UPC_CoA_882/2025 et al.), the Court of Appeal (CoA) provided further guidance on the UPC’s assessment and handling of actions extending beyond UPC territory, based on...
Local Division Düsseldorf Endorses Local Division The Hague’s Four-Step Test for Equivalence in Wonderland v Cybex
Düsseldorf Local Division, May 27, 2026 – UPC_CFI_807/2024 & UPC_CFI_334/2025 In a significant decision on the doctrine of equivalents, the Local Division Düsseldorf has expressly adopted the...
IAM Patent 1000 Recognizes Grünecker Experts
In addition to the firm's highly encouraging overall ranking, we are particularly pleased that our expert and partner, Reinhard Knauer, was awarded a Gold Tier in “Germany: Prosecution and Nullity”...
Grünecker Recognized in the IAM Patent 1000
In this year's IAM Patent 1000 ranking, the firm was awarded a Gold Tier in the category “Germany: Prosecution and Nullity”. This recognition also reflects Grünecker’s excellent expertise and deep...
Three Years of the UPC: Selected Decisions from the Third Year of the Unified Patent Court
The Unified Patent Court (UPC) continues to gain momentum. Now completing its third year, the number of cases filed before the Court continues to increase, underlining the growing importance of UPC...
UPC Court of Appeal Invalidates Patent and Dismisses Infringement Action in Second-Instance Turnaround
Taking over the representation of Hefei Xinhu Canned Motor Pump Co., Ltd. only at the appeal stage, Grünecker successfully secured a complete turnaround before the Court of Appeal of the Unified...
Grünecker successful for Horl before the Hamburg Local Division
In first instance infringement proceedings for the client Horl 1993 GmbH, represented by UPC representatives Sebastian Ochs, Björn-Alexander Bockelmann (attorneys-at-law) and Christian Meisinger...
Current developments in the European Unitary Patent system
The European Unitary Patent system continues to evolve rapidly. Recent practical experience and latest decisions are increasingly giving rise to strategic questions for companies. Dr. Julia Traumann...
Mark Peters publishes article on AI and IP
New contribution to the book “Winning with IP” Mark Peters is the author of a contribution in the latest edition of the book Winning with IP: Managing Intellectual Property Today. The sixth edition...