6,753
Patent applications filed in 2023
3,349
European patent applications filed in 2023
300+
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Dehns prides itself on providing a service to each of its diverse range of clients which is individually tailored to suit their needs and budget.
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Our commercially-led approach allows us to offer tailored support to in-house counsel. We handle European filing and prosecution work, but also act as a flexible resource for fluctuating caseloads.
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Small-medium sized businesses
SMEs can improve their competitiveness and grow their business through their IP. Our specialised technology groups are well placed to offer advice to this diverse group.
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IP is often a start-up or early stage company’s most valuable asset. We understand the issues faced and importance of protecting IP from the beginning.
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Universities/research organisations
We have many decades of experience working with clients in the Higher Education sector, and have a comprehensive understanding of the specific IP needs, requirements and challenges they face.
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In-house counsel
Our commercially-led approach allows us to offer tailored support to in-house counsel. We handle European filing and prosecution work, but also act as a flexible resource for fluctuating caseloads.
select
Small-medium sized businesses
SMEs can improve their competitiveness and grow their business through their IP. Our specialised technology groups are well placed to offer advice to this diverse group.
select
Start-ups
IP is often a start-up or early stage company’s most valuable asset. We understand the issues faced and importance of protecting IP from the beginning.
select
Universities/research organisations
We have many decades of experience working with clients in the Higher Education sector, and have a comprehensive understanding of the specific IP needs, requirements and challenges they face.
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International associates
We are instructed by associates from all over the world for intellectual property matters in Europe and the UK.
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02.04.2024
Dehns at UPC hearing
Dehns representatives appeared before the UPC Central Division for an Interim Conference, where we were defending one of our key US corporate clients. This case is one of two UPC cases currently being handled by Dehns.
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02.04.2024
Dehns announces new Senior Associate and Associate promotions
Dehns is delighted to announce the promotion of several of our attorneys, effective from 1 April 2024.
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27.03.2024
Tesco’s Logo Blues (and Yellows)
The Court of Appeal recently issued its judgment in the latest episode of the colourful legal saga between Lidl and Tesco, upholding the High Court’s decision that Tesco’s use of its ‘Clubcard Prices’ sign amounted to trade mark infringement and passing off. Trade Mark Assistant, Daniel Wheatley, provides insight on the recent judgement.
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08.03.2024
Preliminary Injunctions at the UPC – What have we learnt from the first decision of the Court of Appeal of the Unified Patent Court?
The Court of Appeal of the Unified Patent Court (UPC) issued its first substantive decision on 26 February 2024. The Appeal concerned a preliminary injunction granted by the UPC Local Division in Munich to 10X Genomics against NanoString Technologies.
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07.03.2024
A hardening of the boundaries of UPC public access applications
A new order has been issued by the UPC regarding Rule 262.1(b) RoP applications in Bitzer v Carrier (UPC_CFI_ 263/2023), in which Dehns is acting on behalf of the defendant, Carrier Corporation.
This is the latest in a series of orders in this area, which further hardens the boundaries of such applications by extending the list of documents that the Court will not provide public access to, further limiting the transparency of the Court.
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21.02.2024
Dehns shortlisted for three awards in Managing IP Awards EMEA 2024
Dehns is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for three awards by Managing IP, one of the leading IP directories, in their 2024 EMEA Awards.
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06.03.2024
Filing patent applications for “mind-bendingly difficult” technologies
ORCA Computing use photonics for quantum computing rather than traditional silicon or ion trap technology. Their work is based on incredibly complex atomic physics technologies – it has been described as “mind-bendingly difficult”. Dehns Partner, Dr Mark Bell, has been handling ORCA’s work since 2015.
Click here to find out about the latest work Dehns has been doing for them.
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11.01.2024
Private: Visual and phonetic differences between identical animal supplements results in successful trade mark registration
Palatine Hill AS is a Norwegian company specialising in nutritional products. Historically, this has primarily been in the nature of Omega-3 products, and the client’s goods are the largest selling Omega-3 oil brand in Germany. Dehns has worked with Palatine Hill for many years, and this latest matter involved a new type of brand for the client, this time in the field of animal dietary supplements.
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12.10.2023
Identifying patentable next generation inventions
Strix is the world leader in kettle controls. With 56% of the global kettle control market, their products are used 1 billion times a day across the world.
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12.10.2023
IP considerations in the acquisition of a new company
Dehns has supported Strix, the world leader in kettle controls, for over 50 years and has played a major role in their international growth and expansion. Laura Ramsay, Dehns Partner in the Engineering Group, has been working with Strix for 20 years and has acted as their client manager for the last 10 years. Clare Mann, Dehns Partner in the Trade Mark Group has been working with Strix for over 20 years and manages their global trade mark portfolio.
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We offer a stimulating working environment and as a progressive firm we want to invest in the brightest and most talented individuals from all walks of life. We value our people in every area of the business and pride ourselves on a collaborative and open approach across all offices.
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They are a vital part of business, not only for our employees but our clients as well. We aim to involve every member of Dehns in our CSR programme to promote the core values and behaviours that underpin our identity.
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