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10th Edition of Nice Classification

Trademarks are used to distinguish goods and services of companies. The classification of goods and services is defined by the International treaty known as "Nice Classification" or "International Classification of Goods and Services". Every five years the Nice Classification is revised.

Leahy-Smith America Invents Act

On September 16, 2011 US-President Barack Obama signed the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act. Revisions to US patent law have been under discussion for a long time, and have now finally been enacted. Many changes will only come into effect in 2012/2013, for example the "first-to-invent" system that has been applied by the USA will be replaced by the "first-to-file" system that is more common throughout the world.

Patent Attorneys and Attorneys-at-Law Diehl & Partner Munich

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Fields of Expertise


The firm is active in enforcing and defending all forms of intellectual property rights, assisting and representing clients in infringement litigation, in solving legal disputes and offering mediation.

The expertise of the firm also covers


     - Evaluating and watching IP portfolios, due diligence;

     - Conducting patent and trademark searches as well as company searches;

     - Expert analysis and opinions;

     - Law of employee's inventions;

     - Semiconductor protection and topology; and

     - Protection of new plant varieties.


We are anxious to provide full cover service and to meet the individual requirements of our clients.