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Join us for the 2026 AIPPI World Congress in Hamburg, Germany, from 7–10 October 2026.
Joint Statement: AIPPI Bureau & AIPPI UAE National Group
The AIPPI Bureau and AIPPI UAE National Group have agreed to postpone the AIPPI World Congress scheduled to take place in Dubai 2027, to a later date to be mutually agreed.
Mental Health from a Patent Attorney’s Perspective
Patent attorneys are used to striking a balance in their multi-faceted practice that is often driven by critical due dates, juggling between, for example, complex claims, rigorous examinations and responses, and time-sensitive enforcement measures.
Even Greater Efficiency for Dynamic Injunctions against Online Infringements of Copyright and Related Rights
Since 17 May 2026 and following the adoption of the law of 20 April 2026, holders of copyright, related rights and database rights may now seek provisional measures under the judicial procedure known as “dynamic injunctions” where the alleged infringement has not yet begun but is imminent.
Pelham II: “CJEU Clarifies the Pastiche Exception for Musical Sampling”
On 14 April 2026, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) delivered its long‑awaited follow‑up judgment in the Pelham litigation.
Enforcement Measures for Trademark Owners
In commercial activities, a trademark is an important intellectual property that embodies a company’s brand image and market value.