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“We had contact with the magical zone” – An interview with Felix Rohner, Sabina Schärer, and David Rohner on the Hang, creative work, and the copyright dispute surrounding the Hang and Handpans
The Swiss newspaper “Bieler Tagblatt” has published an extensive interview with Felix Rohner, Sabina Schärer, and David Rohner on the hang, creative work, and the copyright dispute surrounding the hang and handpans ...
The HCU publishes a new newsletter – “Here’s a short update from the Court of Berne.”
Last Updated on 11. February 2026 As we shared in last month’s newsletter, the final hearing took place on January 27th, 2026. During the hearing, both sides had the opportunity to present their arguments on the key question: Do handpans infringe on the Hang’s copyright? Our legal team carefully explained why the submitted handpans are … Continue reading "The HCU publishes a new newsletter – “Here’s a short update from the Court of Berne.”"
XENIT Handpans (USA) / Mr.Pan (China) – “Is the Octagon The Future?” Experiments with a new, Octagonal Handpan Shape
Blog article by XENIT HANDPANs about a new handpan shape being developed in China in response to the copyright dispute between the HCU and PANArt.
A HANG, what is that? The legal dispute over a musical instrument from Bern is causing trouble worldwide – Article in one of Germany’s most renowned newspapers, “Die Zeit,” on the legal dispute between HCU and PANArt
A HANG, what is that? The legal dispute over a musical instrument from Bern is causing trouble worldwide - Article in one of Germany's most renowned newspapers, “Die Zeit,” on the legal dispute between HCU and PANArt published (german).....
Händler fürchten Urteil zu Meditations-Instrument (Retailers fear ruling on meditation instrument) – Article (german) on the copyright dispute between HCU and PANArt published in Swiss print medium “20min.”
Article (german) on the copyright dispute between HCU and PANArt published in Swiss print medium “20min.”
The Handpan process in Bern Over 20 companies battle against the inventor of the Hang – Article in the renowned Swiss newspaper “Der BUND”
A copyright dispute over the Hang musical instrument is entering its second round before the Bern High Court.....
“WATSON,” a Swiss news portal, publishes the article (german) – “This Bernese hippie instrument is world-famous—and there’s a huge controversy surrounding it.”
Last Updated on 11. February 2026 “WATSON,” a Swiss news portal, publishes the article “This Bernese hippie instrument is world-famous—and there’s a huge controversy surrounding it.” The Hang, a musical instrument invented in Bern, has established a global scene—but its inventors are not happy about it. That’s why a court is now deciding to what … Continue reading "“WATSON,” a Swiss news portal, publishes the article (german) – “This Bernese hippie instrument is world-famous—and there’s a huge controversy surrounding it.”"
‘The Handpan Is Not Attached To A Specific Culture — It’s A Global Instrument,’ Says Austrian Musician Manu Delago
'The Handpan Is Not Attached To A Specific Culture — It’s A Global Instrument,' Says Austrian Musician Manu Delago - Inetrview with MANU DELAGO by "The Free Press Journal, India" The Austrian percussionist, on his journey from drums to handpan, collaborations with Indian and global artistes, and bringing his trio back to India for a seven-city tour
Swiss media outlet “20min” publishes article on the legal dispute between HCU and PANArt: “Are the people of Bern to blame for this Dutch girl’s sadness?” (Article in German)
Swiss media outlet “20min” publishes article on the legal dispute between HCU and PANArt: “Are the people of Bern to blame for this Dutch girl's sadness?” (Article in German)
Paniverse.org Blog publishes a statement on the topic “Is the handpan really in danger? And who is this HCU anyway?”
Last Updated on 20. November 2025 Paniverse.org Blog publishes a statement on the topic “Is the handpan really in danger? And who is this HCU anyway?“
Matthieu from SHELLOPAN publishes a statement on Facebook regarding HCU vs. PANArt and the current situation.
Last Updated on 16. November 2025 Matthieu from SHELLOPAN, one of the pioneers of handpan manufacturing, has published a statement on Facebook regarding HCU vs. PANArt and the current situation…. << …When I read that the handpan needs to be saved, I can only say that, as a craftsman, I feel much more threatened by … Continue reading "Matthieu from SHELLOPAN publishes a statement on Facebook regarding HCU vs. PANArt and the current situation."
HCU publishes “The Story of HCU vs PANArt” on its website
Last Updated on 12. November 2025 The HCU publishes a summary/presentation of the “HCU vs. PANArt story” from 2020 to the present. The exact publication date is not apparent. Discovered during research in November 2025 HCU vs PANArt
Update on PANArts Website : the judgment is probably not legally binding
the headline from PANArts article has been changed from "Copyright on "Hang" is legally binding" to "Swiss Federal Supreme Court rejects appeal" (translated with deepl)
“Two Bernese against the rest of the world” – ‘BLICK’ article
Dispute over Swiss trend instrument Two Bernese against the rest of the world One of the largest Swiss media outlets reports on the current legal Dispute...
Sabina Schärer: Die Mit-Erfinderin des Hang und ihre Leidenschaft für Klang
Sabina Schärer ist Tunerin, Musikinstrumenten-Bauerin und Klangskulptur-Künstlerin. Seit 28 Jahren ist sie Mitinhaberin der Firma PanArt in Bern.
Artikel: Hang oder Nicht-Hang? (german)
Was bedeutet das Gerichtsurteil für die Handpan-Community?
Der Bund – Hang inventors win a victory for their instrument
the largest swiss newspaper publishes a detailed article on PANArt's success in the proceedings for industrial property rights for the Hang
Court protects copyright Hang inventors win victory for their instrument – Gericht schützt Urheberrecht Hang-Erfinder erringen für ihr Instrument einen Sieg
The Swiss newspaper ‘Der Bund’ has published an article on PANArt's success in court (in German). The Hang instrument, a Bernese invention, is being copied worldwide. Sabina Schärer and Felix Rohner are fighting against this – with success. In the “battle between art and commerce,” this is a decision “in favor of art,” says Felix Rohner. “We have successfully defended our work against a large group of music dealers and plagiarists.”
“The HANG IS A WORK OF APPLIED ART” published by paniverse.org
the private Handpan blog "paniverse.org" publishes a blog post on the publication of the Bern court ruling
PANArt: The Hang is a work of applied art. The decision of the Supreme Court of the Canton of Berne
"The Supreme Court of the Canton of Berne (Switzerland), on July 2, 2024 handed down the long awaited decision in the proceedings initiate..."
Company versus the rest of the world The bitter dispute over a Bernese invention – Detailed article on the copyright dispute between HCU and PANArt appears in the renowned Swiss media outlet “Der BUND” (German)
Last Updated on 11. February 2026 Company versus the rest of the world The bitter dispute over a Bernese invention – Detailed article on the copyright dispute between HCU and PANArt appears in the renowned Swiss media outlet “Der BUND” (German). Felix Rohner and Sabina Schärer created a new instrument with the Hang. They have … Continue reading "Company versus the rest of the world The bitter dispute over a Bernese invention – Detailed article on the copyright dispute between HCU and PANArt appears in the renowned Swiss media outlet “Der BUND” (German)"
HCU Statement in answer of Brand Attack by Emanuel Eitle
Emanuel Eitle and "Bird and Bird" attacked PANArt without knowledge of HCU...
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PANArt: “Surprising attack on our HANG® brand”
"...HANG brand has been attacked by a company in Munich (Handpan.world) headed by Mr Emanuel Eitle"
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HCU Newsletter: January 2024
update regarding the end of September 2023 court date including: Opening Statement (German) Opening Statement (automatic English translation) Closing Statement (German) Closing Statement (automatic English translation)
Handpan Day 2023 – Talk with Daniel Bernasconi about the latest news regarding the “HCU vs. PANArt Hearing” in Bern
Video to Watch: News from HCU - Tune in to Daniel Bernasconi of the HCU team as we look at the battle at the heart of the Handpan world.