Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation - Germany
What the team is known for
Vossius & Partner is a well-reputed IP firm that houses extensive patent prosecution and litigation expertise. It regularly represents notable clients from the life sciences, food and beverage, and technology industries and has a number of clients from East Asia. The law firm assists with patent applications and patent portfolio management. Vossius represents companies in opposition proceedings and nullity actions as well as patent infringement proceedings, additionally acting on FRAND and standard-essential patent issues. Furthermore, the law firm possesses expertise in the soft IP sphere, entering the rankings following an increase in activity. It particularly focuses on contentious proceedings, covering trade marks, copyright, unfair competition and design issues.
Strengths
"Vossius & Partner have a particularly practical and business-minded approach to everything. The firm is a great partner because they understand what we are trying to accomplish and help us in doing so."
"The quality of the firm's lawyers is consistently very good."
"It is an excellent, diverse and collaborative team with complementary skills."
"The lawyers excel at prioritising the client's concerns and commercial interests."
"I value the creativity, expertise and strategic insight the team brings to the table."
Work highlights
Vossius & Partner advised Boston Scientific Corporation on its IP portfolio and represented the client in patent oppositions as well as in global infringement litigation regarding medical devices.
Notable practitioners
Hans-Rainer Jaenichen offers an excellent wealth of experience in IP matters, with a focus on patent prosecution. He maintains a strong reputation among clients from the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.
Elard Freiherr Schenck zu Schweinsberg frequently handles patent prosecution matters. His client list includes companies from a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, automotive and energy. "Elard is excellent and demonstrates very good arguments and representation."
Thure Schubert enters the rankings following increased activity in patent litigation matters. He regularly assists clients from the life sciences sector, with further expertise in the consumer goods field. "He is calm and assured in his manner." "He is extremely smart and always on top of the details. He is an expert in European Patent Office procedures and German IP litigation."
