Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
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Patent Technology & Life Sciences
As Europe’s leading patent law firm, Taylor Wessing has combined its resources from Germany and other European countries to establish a uniquely adaptable and capable UPC Group to fit exactly the needs of its clients’ specific cases in the UPC. As the UPC continues to gain momentum, our international Patents team is proud to be a leading firm in the UPC with 40 cases, which equates to almost one-fifth of cases, in some of the most dynamic sectors.
In addition, the coordination of pan-European patent litigation and product launches remains a very important business area where the group benefits from the expertise in its own offices and the proven network of corresponding law firms in all other European countries. Because we have a thorough understanding of the patent regimes in all major international jurisdictions, we can develop global patent strategies that maximise the value of intellectual property.
Trade Mark & Unfair Competition
The focus of the German group is on representing international clients in the development of new products and marketing strategies, the realization, management and safeguarding of their core assets such as trademarks, goodwill and trade secrets as well as in litigation matters for the protection and enforcement of their rights against competitors and product pirates. We advise on international advertising measures and campaigns and are known for our market-leading expertise in green advertising.
Chambers Review
Taylor Wessing boasts notable activity in patent litigation, representing clients in infringement and nullity cases in the life sciences, telecommunications and technology sectors. The law firm additionally acts for clients in a range of trade mark litigation, including disputes concerning customs seizures and trade mark enforcement. It also advises on unfair competition and advertising matters, as well as assisting clients with portfolio management.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Taylor Wessing provide extremely quick responses and are service-oriented."
"The law firm provides fast responses, is commercially minded and has a practical approach. It also demonstrates availability for urgent matters."
"The lawyers are creative and I would recommend them."
"The lawyers are extraordinarily dedicated. They bend over backwards to give times and consideration and make themselves available."
"The lawyers have an in-depth technical approach to German procedural issues and an exceptional understanding of how German procedures are perceived in other jurisdictions."
"Taylor Wessing provide extremely quick responses and are service-oriented."
"The law firm provides fast responses, is commercially minded and has a practical approach. It also demonstrates availability for urgent matters."
"The lawyers are creative and I would recommend them."
"The lawyers are extraordinarily dedicated. They bend over backwards to give times and consideration and make themselves available."
"The lawyers have an in-depth technical approach to German procedural issues and an exceptional understanding of how German procedures are perceived in other jurisdictions."
Notable Practitioners
Sabine Rojahn has a longstanding reputation in the IP world and continues to support clients in patent infringement disputes.
"Sabine Rojahn is a greatly experienced attorney."
Christian Lederer advises on nullity and patent infringement proceedings, frequently acting for clients in the life sciences and technology sectors.
"He knows how to communicate, has a feeling for where people stand and is well prepared."
Christoph de Coster is frequently instructed by clients from the life sciences industry to handle patent infringement cases, including preliminary injunctions. He routinely advises pharmaceutical companies before the German and European authorities.
Dietrich Kamlah represents life sciences and telecommunications clients in patent infringement disputes, offering additional knowledge of SEP matters.
"Dietrich Kamlah is an incredibly in-depth, hard-working and precise legal analyst. He is a great advocate who shows an in-depth understanding of the German court system."
Gisbert Hohagen represents clients from life sciences field in patent litigation and also offers expertise in employee invention matters.
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Members
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Alexander Rubusch
Andreas Bauer
Anja Lunze
Christian Tenkhoff
Dirk Wieddekind
Henry Lauf
Jan Phillip Rektorschek
Julius Zacharias
Katharina Reuer
Marcus Hartmann
Nikolai Voß
Olaf Gillert
Philipp Krusemarck
Roland Küppers
Sebastian Fischoeder
Stefan Fröhlich
Thorsten Troge
Verena Ahmann
Verena Bertram
Wiebke Baars
Industries
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Automotive
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Life Sciences & Healthcare
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