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IP
We are among the leading law firms in the field of intellectual and industrial property. Our comprehensive advice covers all aspects of protecting, defending, and exploiting intellectual property rights – key assets that safeguard our clients’ innovation, reputation, and market position. Our experienced IP teams develop tailored protection and management strategies and enforce our clients’…
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Meet the unyer team at INTA, in one of the most scenic locations in Singapore, Sands Expo and Convention Center!
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Meet us at INTA Annual Meeting 2024
Join the unyer IP team at the Annual Meeting of the International Trademark Association (INTA) in Atlanta from May 18-22! If you’re planning a new business project or launching a product, it’s vital to protect your intellectual property. Come meet us to discuss your cross-border projects and development plans. Connect with unyer colleagues from Germany,…
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One data protection framework for a digital health platform
From impact assessments to authority audits: one compliance framework for a platform active in twelve EU states.
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Protecting a luxury brand against online counterfeits
Coordinated enforcement removed more than 9,000 counterfeit listings and recovered damages in three countries.
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From Stage to Scroll: Copyright and Related Rights in TikTok Music Covers
A TikTok cover may look deceptively simple: one singer, one smartphone, one well-known song. Yet behind a few seconds of content lies a complex web of intellectual property rights. A cover version can involve rights in the underlying musical composition and lyrics, the performer’s own neighbouring rights, the audiovisual recording of the video, and, increasingly,…
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Launching and operating a food or beverage trademark within the European Union market: How to successfully manage coexistence with PDOs and PGIs?
The Member States of the European Union have a vast and diverse heritage of local food and drink products. The European Union, with its 27 Member States, is the world’s leading exporter of agri-food products. French champagne, Italian Parma ham, Spanish Manchego cheese and Greek Kalamata olives are just a few of the products…
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Austrian Supreme Court on Distinctiveness of Colour Combinations as Trademarks
Decision 4 Ob 109/25w, 22 July 2025 The Austrian Supreme Court (OGH) dismissed an extraordinary appeal concerning the registration of a blue-green colour combination as an abstract trade mark for a wide range of goods and services (including fuels, retail services with regard to food and drinks, energy production, software development, and catering). Key Issues The applicant…
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How to deal with a Patronymic Trademark
The use of surnames in the business world is common practice, as illustrated by iconic brand names such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci and McDonald’s. This trend often reflects a desire to highlight a family heritage or know-how, associating the family name with a certain prestige. However, this approach is not without its share of intellectual…
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Meet the unyer team at INTA, in one of the most scenic locations in Singapore, Sands Expo and Convention Center!
