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Patent law.

Patent law is technical and complex. Our team of experienced IP attorneys works together with external patent attorneys to provide you with competent support and advice on all aspects of patent law.

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Advice on patent law

Patent law continues to be of great importance for companies, as technical innovations and inventions represent key competitive advantages. It is therefore crucial to provide your company with optimal patent law support from the outset – from the development of a patent strategy to the application to the consistent enforcement and defense of your patent rights.

Advice on patent strategy, patent application and patent search

A sound patent strategy is the key to optimally realizing the economic benefits of your inventions. Patent applications and patent searches require the greatest possible care in order to lead a patent to success. We do not provide these services ourselves, but work together with external patent attorneys who have the necessary technical expertise.

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patent attorney?

What is the difference between an attorney and a patent attorney? How are the tasks divided between the two professions in intellectual property law?

We work together with external patent attorneys on a basis of trust. For example, when it comes to filing applications for technical property rights or infringement and nullity proceedings relating to patents and utility models, the technical and scientific know-how of patent attorneys is usually indispensable.

attorney

An attorney has studied law.
He has legal expertise, usually also in general contract and procedural law. As a rule, however, an attorney does not have extensive technical expertise.
He can advise and represent clients in all legal matters out of court, in court and before the patent and trademark offices.

patent attorney

A patent attorney has completed a technical or scientific degree and has subsequently completed additional training to become a patent attorney.
He has technical or scientific expertise, usually primarily in the field he has studied. As a rule, however, he does not have in-depth knowledge of general civil law or legal matters beyond intellectual property law.
He advises and represents clients with regard to industrial property rights, in particular in the application and defense of property rights before the patent and trademark offices and in proceedings before the patent courts. IN infringement proceedings, however, the patent attorney can only represent clients in court together with an attorney.

Patent licensing and contractual aspects – drafting contracts optimally

The commercial exploitation of patents often requires tailor-made contractual arrangements. We support you in drafting license agreements that allow you to transfer your patents to third parties for use or to license third-party patents in a legally secure manner. We attach particular importance to clear regulations regarding the scope of the license, geographical scope, term, quality control and remuneration models. We also advise you on the drafting of patent transfer agreements in the context of company sales or strategic cooperations.

Due diligence in patent law – valuation of patent rights

In the context of company takeovers, investments or strategic partnerships, we carry out a thorough due diligence review in patent law. We systematically analyze all existing patents of your company or a takeover candidate, evaluate their scope of protection and identify potential risks, such as pending legal disputes or deficiencies in patent maintenance. This review provides you with a sound basis for decision-making and ensures transparency with regard to the value and legal security of your patent portfolio.

Patent disputes

Despite intensive precautionary measures, conflicts can also arise in patent law. Whether it concerns cease and desist letters, lawsuits or other legal disputes – we represent your interests competently and enforce your patent rights together with cooperating patent attorneys. Our aim is to prevent any infringements of your laws at an early stage and to ensure an effective defense in the event of a dispute in order to guarantee the protection of your innovations.

Our expertise – your advantage

Our law firm has many years of experience in representing clients in and out of court in patent law and in drafting contracts. For technical issues, we work with cooperating patent attorneys who can also carry out patent applications and patent searches for you if required and have the necessary technical expertise, even in the event of a dispute. Thanks to our extensive international network and cooperation with specialized partners, we can assist you in all matters relating to patent law. You benefit from:

Individual advice and analysis: Our approach takes into account all aspects of patent law that are important to you in order to develop tailor-made strategies.
Legal expertise: Through continuous further training and intensive exchange within our professional network, we guarantee competent and up-to-date advice.
Cooperation with patent attorneys: Our long-standing cooperation with various patent attorneys enables us to provide optimal support in the patent area.
International network: We have a global network and work with experts worldwide to provide you with comprehensive support.