Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation - Germany
What the team is known for
Rospatt Osten Pross regularly represents defendants in patent infringement cases. The well-regarded IP boutique handles high-profile proceedings for a roster of prestigious clients from the technology, pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. The law firm is regularly instructed by international companies to act in enforcement actions against non-practising entities and generic competitors. It also assists clients with standard-essential patent cases and utility model infringement cases.
Strengths
"The law firm is client-focused and very responsive."
"The attorneys are very knowledgeable and understand complex issues quickly."
Work highlights
Rospatt Osten Pross represented Biogen in preliminary injunction proceedings to fight the premature market entry of generics to its blockbuster MS drug Tecfidera.
Notable practitioners
Maximilian von Rospatt offers a wealth of experience in all aspects of patent litigation, including infringement, nullity and enforcement proceedings. He specialises in cases involving the life sciences and technology sectors. "He is always spot on, he provides an exceptional work product, and his advice and guidance is the best in Germany."
Thomas Musmann is an established figure in the German IP market, offering clients support with patent infringement cases before German and European courts. His strength lies in disputes involving the life sciences sector. "Thomas Musmann is a very experienced attorney."
Henrik Timmann assists clients with utility model and patent infringements, as well as nullity actions. He also advises on non-contentious SEP and FRAND questions. "He is a very good attorney and has a high level of technical understanding and legal knowledge." "Henrik's legal knowledge is impeccable and he is good at understanding the technical aspects of the case well. He explains issues really well to the judges." "He is very smart, efficient and likeable."