Each year, the Dutch Patent Office publishes an annual message regarding the patent developments in the Netherlands. In 2018, 2.519 Dutch patent applications were filed, and 1.972 patents were granted. Most patents are granted in the field of mechanical engineering....

The number of patents applications filed at the EPO in 2018 has increased with 4,6%. Almost half of the patent applications come from Europe, and Siemens and Huawei are the most active patent applicants. In 2018 127.625 granted European patents have been published by...

On April 19, Ezgi Altunay joined IPecunia Patents as a trainee patent attorney. She holds a BSc in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering and a MSc in Mechanical Engineering. She is joining IPecunia Patents after years of IP experience in Germany and Turkey. Ezgi is...

There is still no clarity about the exact details of the Brexit. In any case, it is important to be informed about the possible consequences in respect of trademarks and designs currently residing under the EU system. According to the British government, the following...