SPC

RULING: SPCs are not available for new uses of already authorised medicines

The CJEU has reached a decision in Santen C-673/18, relating to whether an SPC may be granted for a new use of an already authorised medicinal product […]

Plants and animals are not patentable after all

Decisions about patentability of plants and animals have gone back and forth over the last couple of years. Read more […]

Coronavirus crisis challenges owners of IPR

Owners of IP now need to reassess their IP strategy and make sure it still fits into a world that has been turned upside down […]

SMEs underestimate the importance of IPR

Only nine percent of SMEs recognize the importance of protecting their IPR. But IPR should be part of the business strategy from day one. Learn why […]

Plougmann Vingtoft’s “Firm of the year” double

Yesterday, at the Managing IP annual awards, Plougmann Vingtoft accepted their second “Firm of the year” award in 2020. Read more […]

Plougmann Vingtoft awarded “Firm of the year” at the Global IP Awards

Last night, Plougmann Vingtoft were in London to attend the Global IP Awards and bring home the highly regarded “Firm of the year” trophy. Read more […]

EU trademark

Brexit – the impacts on EU trademarks and designs

We are fast approaching the deadline for Brexit, on 31 January 2020. Click here to stay up to date on the latest Brexit news […]

Start-ups neglect IP and miss out on funding

Innovation is booming, but way too many start-ups neglect the importance of IP rights. We have asked IP-experts and investors about the consequences […]

Four of our trademark experts appointed committee members of INTA

Four of our trademark experts will be influential in INTA committees in 2020/2021. Click to learn more about their focus areas […]

Plougmann Vingtoft A/S welcomes Hegner and Partners A/S

On 1 January 2020, Plougmann Vingtoft welcomes Hegner & Partners A/S to the firm. They hereby expand their list of IP-consultants and range of services. Read more […]