Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation

Andreas von Falck is a highly acclaimed patent litigator with extensive experience in pan-European disputes, including patent right enforcement proceedings and nullity actions. He further possesses expertise in anti-anti-suit injunctions and assists clients with the protection of utility models.

Andreas Bothe is widely recognised for his longstanding experience in trade mark matters. He is regularly involved in cross-border mandates, acting in trade mark as well as unfair competition disputes and assisting with trade mark portfolio management.

"He is very pragmatic and far-sighted."

"Andreas Bothe thinks outside the box and is very proactive."

Erhard Keller has a longstanding reputation for his experience in unfair competition and trade mark matters. He is known for supporting clients in the enforcement of IP rights and further advises on product labelling and advertisement questions.

Martin Fähndrich regularly handles patent infringement and validity proceedings. He has notable expertise in the technology and telecommunications sectors, acting for German and US-based clients.

"He is a clever guy."

Steffen Steininger rises in the rankings based on increasingly strong activity in patent litigation, including infringement and validity proceedings as well as SEP disputes. He offers experience in patents from the technology, renewable energy and automotive sectors.

"He is very smart, professional, hard-working and prompt."

Yvonne Draheim rises in the rankings thanks to excellent market recognition for her activity in prominent trade mark infringement cases involving well-known clients from the fashion and pharmaceutical sectors. She also provides strategic advice on various other soft IP matters related to design, copyright and unfair competition law.

"She is very active and dedicated to her clients and is very knowledgeable."

"It is easy and excellent to work with Yvonne."

"She is really good and knowledgeable."

Leopold von Gerlach offers experience in trade mark litigation gained from representing clients in disputes relating to counterfeits, parallel imports and unfair competition.

Miriam Gundt enters the rankings following excellent recognition for her activity representing clients in patent infringement litigation and damages claims. She is particularly experienced in the life sciences field.

"She is a very intelligent person."