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How to identify the best outsourcing providers: insights from an IP expert

Why should a company outsource the management of its IP portfolio to an external provider? Find out about the importance of identifying effective outsourcing providers and the benefits it can reap.

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Counterfeiting: An alarming trend that requires a strong response

Recent studies have shown that companies have everything to lose by not taking the necessary measures to combat counterfeiting.

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Want to be an IP superhero? Here is what you need to know

Counterfeiters, patent infringers and Intellectual Property villains are infiltrating the business world and someone needs to stop them. That's why IP experts are in high demand and you could be one of them.

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Dr. Malte Köllner - one of Germany's "Best Lawyers"

For the fifth consecutive year, Dr. Malte Köllner has been voted among Germany's best lawyers by the German business newspaper, Handelsblatt, in cooperation with the US review publication 'Best Lawyers.'

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The future of IP: Top 10 changes to expect in the next decade

Many experts agree that, despite efforts to the contrary, IP legal standards are not adapting fast enough to today's technology. In this blog, we examine the top ten key changes that will have a significant influence on IP practices.

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New USPTO rule for foreign trademark applicants

Under the new rule, foreign-domiciled applicants are now required to use an attorney licensed in the U.S. to file all submissions, including those made through the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS).

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Why should your company protect its Intellectual Property?

Every business should have a checklist when it comes to protecting the most valuable asset they have: their IP. In this blog, Dennemeyer offers five tips a company should consider when protecting its Intellectual Property.

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Trade secrets – the need to be systematic

While the majority of IP types are subject to strict rules, guidelines and timeframes due to the requirement of registration, trade secrets do not require such formalities. Or do they?

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IP awareness does not necessarily equal IP understanding

A report on IP Awareness and Attitudes issued this April by the Center for Intellectual Property Understanding (CIPU) shows that many consumers are willing to circumvent IP rights despite recognizing their importance.

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EU certification and collective marks

Product quality is a growing concern for consumers due to trade globalization and easier access to international goods and services.

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Creative solutions for cannabis industry IP

Current USPTO policy is to refuse all cannabis-related trademark applications other than hemp derived products that contain less than .3% THC. This policy has forced the cannabis industry to use creative alternatives to protect their brands.

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The General Court of EU confirms the invalidity of Adidas three-stripes trademark

It is hard to find somebody who has never worn a pair of sneakers or another garment featuring the famous "three stripes" at least once in his life. However, being famous does not exempt trademark owners from the strict requirements of providing evidence.