Our CEO, Tobias Diebold, joined the Adopt AI – Grand Palais International Summit on November 25, taking the stage during the Big Tech Afternoon alongside Anne-Sophie Lotgering (NTT DATA), Audrey Herblin-Stoop (Mistral AI) and Marc de Bourcy (Government of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg). In the panel "Scaling Sovereign AI through Strategic Alliances," he reinforced Dennemeyer's focus on adopting and investing in AI and shared how partnerships and clear governance help build ecosystems that scale with trust.
Our ten-year anniversary reflects a journey of shaping and being shaped by trust, shared purpose and collaboration. To mark the occasion, we invited colleagues and clients past and present to share their experiences. Their words tell the story best!
WIPO's new Nice Classification takes effect on January 1, 2026
The 13th edition of WIPO's Nice Classification takes effect on January 1, 2026. Key changes in NCL(13-2026) include optical products moving from class 9 to class 10 and emergency and rescue vehicles moving from class 9 to class 12. Filings before 2026 follow NCL(12-2025), while filings from January 1, 2026, must follow NCL(13-2026).
Dennemeyer & Associates has been selected by NATO to join the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) programme. As a member of the Legal Connect network, our attorneys will be available to support the development, protection and procurement of dual-use technologies that strengthen international security and resilience.
Dennemeyer becomes WADE's first patent renewal partner in China
Dennemeyer has partnered with Shenzhen WADE Innovation Information Co., Ltd. to integrate our patent renewal services into its IP management platform for the Chinese market. We are excited to bring renewals directly into WADE's software interface via Dennemeyer API, helping users manage deadlines and payments without leaving the platform.
Breaking the silos: untangling IP services in a connected era
Jonas Block shows how work fragmentation quietly slows decisions and inflates effort, and why tighter coordination across teams and partners makes IP management more responsive.
What is a utility patent? Your complete guide to protection in the United States
Seeking patent protection in the United States is at the top of many an inventor's to-do list. But what is a utility patent, and how can you apply for one? Matthew Marrone explains the fundamentals of these crucial IP rights.
Faux fashion: how TikTok became a runway for counterfeits
We look at how TikTok's shopping culture can turbocharge fakes and "dupes," and why brand owners need to treat social commerce as an IP enforcement frontline, not just a marketing channel.
Our latest IP Experience Day took us to L’Union des Forgerons for a behind-the-scenes look at forging in action. Cyrille Rousseau brought his insights on the patentability of AI-based predictive maintenance, and we enjoyed a live demonstration of Dennemeyer Octimine by Fabien Discour. Thank you to everyone who joined, and to the L’Union des Forgerons team for hosting us.
