Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution
Global Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 2
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BARDEHLE PAGENBERG boasts a broad-based IP practice with thriving teams in both the patent and trade mark arenas. The law firm regularly handles large-scale patent and utility model infringements, and validity and opposition proceedings, particularly for clients from the TMT and automotive industries. The team assists clients with patent prosecution and opposition at both German and European levels. It additionally covers contentious trade mark and unfair competition matters, as well as trade mark prosecution for clients from the food and drinks industry, also advising on the management of global trade mark portfolios. BARDEHLE's expertise also encompasses design rights and design filing strategy.
Work Highlights
- BARDEHLE PAGENBERG defended Microsoft against Uniloc in patent infringement and parallel invalidity proceedings.
Notable Practitioners
Tilman Müller-Stoy's well-regarded practice covers high-end patent disputes, including validity proceedings, infringements and compulsory licensing cases.
"He devises clever strategies especially when patents are being challenged before the European Patent Office or Federal Patent Court of Germany."
"Tilman is a strategic thinker in developing successful case strategies."
Johannes Heselberger centres his practice on high-profile patent litigation before German patent courts. His client roster includes technology, engineering and life science companies.
Tobias Wuttke handles a notable caseload representing clients from the biotechnology, chemicals and technology sectors in patent infringement litigation.
Claus Eckhartt has an impressive client list that consists of multinational beverage corporations, musical instrument manufacturers and cosmetics companies. He acts in opposition as well as cancellation proceedings, colour mark infringements and worldwide trade mark prosecution.
Ranked Lawyers at
BARDEHLE PAGENBERG
Germany