Blog - Patents, Trademarks & Designs
Patent Protection for AI-Based Inventions
Justus Kreuels - 28. July 2026
Artificial intelligence is transforming the development of technical solutions in nearly every industry. Whether in medical technology, industrial manufacturing, robotics, or automation—AI is increasingly being used to solve complex technical problems. This often raises the question of whether an AI-based development can be patented and what requirements must be met for this to be the case.
Protecting an Invention: First Steps and Consulting with a Patent Attorney
Justus Kreuels - 11. May 2026
When companies or individual inventors consider protecting a technical invention, fundamental questions arise regarding strategy, feasibility, costs, and potential risks. Addressing these issues forms the basis for a sound intellectual property strategy.
Trademark monitoring as a strategic tool for trademark protection
Heinrich G. Pannen - 12. February 2026
Heinrich Pannen, attorney-at-law, explains the importance of professional trademark monitoring and why active trademark protection is essential for companies.
Warum KI den Schutz von Software erschwert – und der Patentschutz an Bedeutung gewinnt (GERMAN)
Justus Kreuels - 9. December 2025
Durch KI wird das Nachprogrammieren von Software immer einfacher. Klassische Lizenzmodelle reichen oft nicht mehr aus.
Warum künftig der Patentschutz entscheidend sein kann, um Nachahmer abzuwehren.
Securing patent protection:
The validation of European patents
Justus Kreuels - 30. October 2025
A European patent does not automatically apply in all European countries after it has been granted. In order for patent protection to take effect, the European patent must be validated in the desired contracting states of the European Patent Convention.
Patents and trademarks as collateral for loans
Philipp Henrichs - 6. August 2025
In addition to tangible assets such as machinery or real estate, companies can also use their IP rights as collateral for financing. Potential IP assets to be valued include not only trademarks, patents, copyrights, designs, and data, but also confidential information, expertise, and trade secrets.