Blog - Patents, Trademarks & Designs

Vergütung von Arbeitnehmererfindungen (GERMAN)

Markus Kreuzberg - 3. September 2026

Teil 1: Wie Unternehmen ein modernes Arbeitnehmererfinder­vergütungssystem aufsetzen können: Unternehmen stehen vor der Herausforderung, die gesetzlichen Vorgaben des Arbeitnehmererfindungs­gesetzes einzuhalten und gleichzeitig ein Vergütungssystem zu etablieren, das administrativ beherrschbar, transparent und motivierend ist.
In der Praxis gibt es verschiedene Vergütungsmodelle, die je nach Unternehmens­größe, Patentportfolio und Innovationsstrategie geeignet sein können.

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.

EU Design Reform 2026: Changes to Design Protection

Philipp Henrichs - 16. June 2026

In July 2024, we reported on the reform of EU design law that had been adopted at that time. The second phase of the reform will take effect on July 1, 2026. This will bring the key changes under the reformed European design law into force. The reform significantly modernizes design protection. Of particular importance are the extension of protection to digital designs and animations, new options for presenting a design, changes regarding multiple applications, and new regulations for 3D printing, replacement parts, and fees.

Protecting an Invention: First Steps and Consulting with a Patent Attorney

Justus Kreuels - 4. 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.