Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution - Germany
What the team is known for
Prinz & Partner regularly advises clients on broad patent strategy and portfolio management, particularly the drafting and filing of both domestic and international patent applications, as well as freedom-to-operate studies. The law firm represents clients in opposition proceedings, also advising on anti-piracy measures and inventor compensation schemes. The team is a popular choice for clients from the automotive industry, as well as from the technology and biotech sectors.
Strengths
"The team always thinks the matter through very intensively and also offers alternative solutions."
"Prinz & Partner always provides good preparation and transparent suggestions on how to handle complex issues."
"The lawyers always try to understand the underlying business case to give the best advice possible."
"The team demonstrates strong depth and breadth of knowledge and expertise in all areas of technology."
Work highlights
Prinz & Partner assisted Bürkert Werke with filing patent applications worldwide and represented the company in opposition proceedings.
Notable practitioners
Jochen Sties handles a broad remit of patent prosecution issues, including opposition proceedings, patent applications and employee invention matters. "Jochen Sties is knowledgeable and has a good, practical approach."
Thomas Kitzhofer assists clients with the filing of their patents in Germany and internationally, also representing them in opposition proceedings. "He has a strong and practical approach to patent prosecution matters."
