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October 25, 2024

Yet another success for our team in JUVE Patent's Germany ranking 2024

Our firm has been rated three stars in the “Litigation” ranking. JUVE explicates WR as "well positioned for patent disputes because the patent attorneys and lawyers work closely together." JUVE further states: "The large base of prosecution clients regularly turns to the firm for comprehensive…

October 18, 2024

The “Bolar” Exemption in Europe

Dr Holger Tostmann elaborates the two mechanisms for exemption of medicinal products from patent protection which exist in Europe: the so-called "research exemption" and the "Bolar exemption". This article has been published in the fall newsletter of AIPLA's Chemical Practice Chronicles.

Dr. Holger Tostmann

October 01, 2024

WR among Germany’s top 2% law firms recognized for excellence (Best Law Firms™- Germany)

We are happy to announce that our law firm has been recognized in Tier 1 for both intellectual property law and patent law.

September 16, 2024

Our new member Dr. Pierre Tannig admitted as a patent attorney

We congratulate Dr. Tannig on his admission as a patent attorney on September 12 of this year. We would also like to take this opportunity to welcome him as a new member of our team.

July 12, 2024

A BIGGER BANG - Within its first year of existence the UPC decides on claim interpretation (Remarks by our partners Dr. Mathias Ricker and Thomas Schachl)

In the first decision regarding material questions of patent law the UPC1 laid down as to how claims should be interpreted before the UPC in revocation proceedings.