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The Unified Patent Court and Unitary Patent system officially starts 1st June 2023!
Germany has deposited instruments of ratification of the Unified Patent Court (UPC), starting the countdown to official launch on 1st June 2023.
MetaBirkin Result provides early case law in growing area of NFT infringements
A result in Hermes International v. Mason Rothschild provides some early US case law for NFT infringements. Other countries are likely to take note.
WTR 1000 2023 ranks Zacco and 19 colleagues
Zacco ranked among the top IP firms in the world for trademarks, with 19 colleagues on the WTR 1000 list for 2023
Zacco welcomes two Digital Brand experts to the team: Alexander Karlsson and Renaud Permezel
Zacco is pleased to welcome Alexander Karlsson and Renaud Permezel to the Digital Brands team.
Copyright chaos creates Christmas classic
‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ was not always considered a quintessential Christmas film. So how did it go from a commercial flop to a Christmas classic?
Season's Greetings 2022
As another holiday season approaches, many have begun to prepare for the traditional festivities. We hope you have the opportunity to share good food and company with those close to you, whether family or friends. The traditions might differ, but the core elements of togetherness unite us across borders and, with this in mind, we offer our sincere wishes for a season filled with joy. At Zacco, innovation carries a spark of hope and possibility. Our clients make the world a better place through their dedication and their innovative ideas, and we appreciate the opportunity to be a part of their accomplishments.
Lone Prehn wins Client Choice Awards 2022 for Trademarks in Denmark
Zacco is pleased to announce that Lone Prehn has won the Client Choice Award 2022 for Trademarks in Denmark, after being nominated by in-house counsel.
Zacco supports and partners with Star for Life Ukraine
Star for Life Ukraine are currently working with Ukrainian schoolchildren. Zacco is pleased to have the opportunity to partner with them.
Meet Amin and Navid, our newly authorised EPA’s at the Gothenburg office
The Zacco patent team in Gothenburg has the privilege of congratulating two of our colleagues, Amin Abbaszadeh and Navid Fallah on passing the 2022 EQE and becoming authorised European Patent Attorneys. A good occasion to ask some questions about this achievement as well as life and work at Zacco. Both Navid and Amin are graduates from Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Navid with a degree in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, while Amin holds a PhD in Physics. ___Rumour has it the EQE is a difficult exam feared by many, would you agree?___Navid: Yes, it is a challenging exam. It consists of a pre-exam session and the actual exams that are split in 4 parts with quite long sittings. Amin: It is a professional exam, so you expect it to be difficult! That said, the key is thorough preparation. Also worth mentioning is Zacco, as an employer, has been very supportive and has enabled us to study and participate in training courses. ___What do you have to do to pass? Any advice?___Amin: There are no magical short cuts, you just have to study thoroughly. I think it might have helped to study together with others. Navid: I was part of a study group, and I would recommend that. Also, I started to prepare early on, about six months prior to the exam. ___Why did you pursue this authorisation, what does it change in your work life?___Navid: Mainly, I think that it assures both clients and peers that I have a profound understanding of the profession. Amin: This qualification allows us to represent clients in oppositions and appeals before the EPO, which is a greater responsibility. It also strengthens Zacco’s already reputable in-house competence. ___What is your next professional goal, where do you find new challenges?___Navid: This profession comes with exciting challenges on a daily basis. With this new qualification, my focus right now is to support clients at a higher level. Amin: There are always more exams to sit… Just kidding, that is not on my list at the moment. I agree with Navid, the profession is ever evolving, and we are in a great position to work with clients that operate at the forefront of technology, which means you learn something new every day. ___What did your way into Intellectual property look like? When did you start working with patents?___Amin: I got interested in intellectual property when I was a researcher and patented one of my own ideas based on my research. Navid: After my studies, I started working with IP at another IP firm, and also worked as an in-house counsel for a year prior to joining Zacco in 2019. ___What patent work are you performing for clients?___Navid: Drafting, prosecution, searches, FTOs in the fields of mechanics and software-related inventions, I am lucky enough to work with a wide range of companies of various sizes. My clients’ view on their IP differs considerably, for a smaller company a patent might be their “baby” and represent the backbone of their business. For a large corporate, each single patent matters as a brick in their IP portfolio. Amin: It is pretty much the same for me, with a focus on computer-implemented inventions, software inventions and the automotive industry, and sometimes I work in the mechanics field as well. ___What would you say are the perks of working in the Zacco patent team in Gothenburg?___Amin: We have a beautiful office at the riverside, but the most important thing is that my colleagues are fun and pleasant to work with. We are surrounded by experts who always welcome interesting discussions and give great advice. Navid: I would also like to point out the supportive and knowledgeable colleagues. Once again, congratulations and all the best for your future career, Navid and Amin!
Five colleagues announced as MIP Rising Stars 2022!
The Rising Stars 2022 list includes Signe Damm (Aarhus), Anders Sparlund (Gothenburg), Jenny Carlsson (Linköping), Turid Oma (Oslo) and Espen Riseng (Oslo).
Zacco takes home Trademark Prosecution Firm of the Year for Sweden
We have recently been awarded Trademark Prosecution Firm of the Year for Sweden by the IAM and World Trademark Review at the Global IP Awards 2022.
Vacation is a time to relax, but don’t let your digital guard down
Vacation periods are usually accompanied by a rise in Fraud or Phishing attempts, what can you or your colleagues do to stay vigilant? As people begin to take their summer vacations, gearing up for some well-earned rest and relaxation, we expect to see a rise in the number of fraud or phishing attempts. This is only natural. People are looking forward to holidays, the offices are perhaps a bit less busy and people let their guard down. Similarly, emails might be forwarded to colleagues who are not fully aware of everything going on and therefore less likely to spot an unusual request or email.
UK Government publishes its response to a public consultation on AI and IP
UK Government publishes its response to public consultation on AI and IP, with regard to AI devised inventions, and licensing or copyright protection for data and text mining.
Zacco ranked as a Top Tier Patent Prosecution firm 2022
Following on from our recent award from Managing IP as Scandinavian Firm of the Year for Patents 2022, we have been ranked by IP Stars as a Top Tier firm for Patent Prosecution across Scandinavia. We have achieved a Tier One rank in Denmark and Sweden and Highly Recommended for Norway (the highest available rank) as well as a Tier Three ranking for Patent Contentious in Sweden. These now sit alongside our previous Tier One rankings for Trademark Prosecution across Scandinavia Tier Two for Trademark Contentious in Sweden and Norway, Tier Three for Denmark and the fifteen colleagues recently announced as IP Stars.
23 practitioners at Zacco ranked in the IAM Patent 1000 for 2022!
23 at Zacco throughout Scandinavia, the UK and Germany are ranked in this years’ IAM Patent 1000 Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) have recently released their IAM 1000 Practitioner and Patent Firm rankings for 2022 and Zacco has again received a fantastic result with 23 of our colleagues achieving IAM 1000 ranking, alongside multiple recommendations for Zacco. The rankings are the results of months of research and hard work by IAM to determine the firm’s potential for inclusion based on a number of factors including client and peer feedback, market knowledge, geographical presence, capability and the level of work instructed. The rankings remain the ‘go-to guide’ for information on patent experts and expertise.
Karin Kärvling Søholt - Director of Strategic Alliances
Karin Kärvling Søholt has been appointed as Zacco’s new Director of Strategic Alliances We are pleased to announce that Karin Kärvling Søholt will be joining Zacco on 1st September, bringing with her a wealth of knowledge and expertise from her prestigious career within global Intellectual Property. Having worked with, and led, some of the most well-known organisations within the IP space, her reputation for business development and strategic alliance looks set to be a perfect match for Zacco’s ongoing expansion plans.
Zacco awarded Scandinavian Firm of the Year 2022 for Patents by Managing IP
Zacco reclaims the top spot, winning the Managing IP Scandinavian Firm of the Year 2022 for Patents
Camilla Rendal Nielsen ranked as one of the Top 250 Women in IP
Congratulations to Senior Partner and Patent Director for Denmark and Germany, Camilla Rendal Nielsen who has been named as one of the Top 250 Women in IP by Managing IP for the third time. The Top 250 Women in IP recognition identifies practitioners in private practice ‘who have performed exceptionally for their clients and firms in the past year’. Once again, Camilla’s widely acknowledged proficiency in patent and IP strategy matters has secured her an entry on the list. Like the IP Stars ranking that has been announced earlier this month, this special recognition is an outcome of a combination of peer and client nominations as well as Managing IP’s own research.
15 Zacco practitioners ranked as IP Stars for 2022
Zacco is very proud to report that 15 of our colleagues have been ranked as IP Stars by Managing IP, one of the leading resources for IP practitioners. The Trademark Stars for 2022 are: Sweden – Bengt Eliasson and Martin Tranälv Denmark – Thomas Mølsgaard and Lone Prehn Norway – Frode André Moen and Solvår Winnie Finnanger The Patent Stars for 2022 are: Sweden – Henrik Hägglöf , Jörgen Linde , Sofia Larsson and Hampus Rystedt Denmark – Camilla Rendal Nielsen , Hans C. Nielsen and Thomas Sundien
Zacco shortlisted for 10 awards in the Managing IP EMEA Awards 2022
Zacco is pleased to be able to announce that we have been shortlisted for Firm of the Year in 10 categories of the Managing IP EMEA Awards for 2022.