THE FIRM This IP team recently added a second partner to focus on trade marks, but remains primarily known for patent litigation. Notable highlights for the practice include representing S.I.SV.EL. in an MP3-related patent infringement trial against TCT Mobile and Asus, which was one of more than 50 infringement proceedings the team handled in Germany for the client during the last year.
KEY INDIVIDUALS Sources are very impressed with Marcus Grosch, whose contentious patent work also covers the interface between IP and antitrust law.
THE FIRM This nine-partner IP team advises on a full spectrum of trade mark matters, including registration, litigation and international portfolio management. Highlights include defending Hewlett-Packard in litigation proceedings brought by Deutsche Telekom regarding the alleged infringement of colour Magenta. The team is also gaining recognition for its contentious patent work and becoming increasingly visible on major patent mandates, especially those with an international aspect.
KEY INDIVIDUALS According to commentators, German IP practice head Michael Fammler is the most prominent of the team's lawyers, and well known for handling international IP portfolios.
THE FIRM This firm has one of the biggest IP teams in the market, and offers a wide range of IP services from its offices in Munich, Düsseldorf, Paris and Barcelona. It is primarily recognised in the market for patents work, where it advises on both prosecution and litigation cases.
Sources Say: "A technically gifted and detail-driven group of lawyers, who offer a great quality of service."
KEY INDIVIDUALS Physicist Udo Altenburg is one of the founders and managing partners of the firm. He is also one of the firm's leading patent attorneys, with a broad technical focus ranging from medical devices to traditional mechanical engineering and consumer goods, such as sporting equipment. Jochen Pagenberg has a wealth of experience in patent litigation and is considered "a real star" by market commentators. Johannes Heselberger is both a European patent attorney and an attorney-at-law, offering clients comprehensive advice on patents. He is primarily active in validity and infringement proceedings, and his sector focus lies on medical devices, telecoms and the automotive industry.
THE FIRM This firm debuts on the trade mark table following strong client endorsement. It covers the full scope of IP work and acts for numerous Mittelstand entities, as well as companies from the sports sector and fashion industry clients.
Sources Say: "The lawyers are fast, precise and always aware of costs – they don't throw your money out of the window."
KEY INDIVIDUALS Munich-based partner Friederike Bahr is "creative and solution-oriented," say sources.
THE FIRM This firm stands out for the diversity and depth of its IP practice, both in Germany and internationally. The patent group has nine partners and a total of 32 people, including a team of six patent attorneys. Highlights include advising Applied Biosciences on a worldwide patent dispute versus Qiagen regarding PCR-Termocyclers, as well as numerous other infringement proceedings. The eight-partner trade mark team has also grown with a lateral hire from Mayer Brown to the Frankfurt practice. It advises clients such as Audi, Deutscher Sparkassen- und Giroverband and Deutsche Rotes Kreuz on a mixture of contentious matters, portfolio management and general advisory work.
Sources Say: "We enjoy working with Bird & Bird, because we know we can rely on their network, strong team ethic and great lawyers."
KEY INDIVIDUALS Wolfgang von Meibom is chairman of the firm's German offices and focuses on contentious work. Clients say he has "great gravitas and authority in court; he is someone judges really listen to." Having represented major clients such as Honeywell and Electrolux, IP practice head Christian Harmsen is "an immediately recognisable name for patent litigation," say sources. Oliver Jüngst co-heads the international electronics group and is lauded by clients as "a commercially minded litigator and strong strategic adviser." Uwe Lüken focuses on trade marks, competition, design and copyrights, and earns praise from clients for his in-depth knowledge and expertise.
THE FIRM This IP boutique is made up of 48 patent attorneys and around 24 attorneys-at-law who advise on every aspect of intellectual property. Offices in Berlin, Bielefeld, Bremen, Frankfurt, Dusseldorf, Kiel, Munich and Potsdam ensure comprehensive geographical coverage of the German market. Patent filings have been the traditional core of this practice, and the firm continues to expand in this area with several new patent attorneys joining the team during the past year.
KEY INDIVIDUALS Heinz Goddar is an "internationally renowned" and highly experienced German and European patent attorney. He is based in Munich, but also spends time in the firm's Shanghai office, maintaining close ties with a stable of Chinese clients. Frankfurt-based Steffen Schmidt is "an extremely smart lawyer, who provides savvy advice," say market observers.
THE FIRM This firm has 34 IP partners across its German offices, and the team is primarily known for its trade mark and unfair competition practices. Highlights include advising Bernd Hummel Holding on a range of trade mark matters and registrations for the name 'flip flop', and acted for it in proceedings against numerous suppliers of thong sandals under the name of 'flip flops'.
Sources Say: "The team offers good know-how, experience, value for money and excellent client service."
KEY INDIVIDUALS Florian Bauer is a respected litigator in trade marks and unfair competition, with broad experience of corporate and antitrust law. Senior partner Ulrich Kuelper is commended by clients for his courtroom skills.
THE FIRM This firm boasts almost 200 staff, including nearly 40 patent attorneys and lawyers across its offices in Berlin, Bremen, Hamburg and Munich. It offers a full spectrum of patent advice, assisting with filings, defence and the enforcement of patent rights.
KEY INDIVIDUALS Bremen-based Dieter Speiser is a vastly experienced patent, trade mark and design attorney. He acts on patent litigation, defence and prosecution, and also advises clients on licensing agreements.
THE FIRM This firm recently acquired a 30-lawyer team following a merger with the Berlin office of Schwarz Kelwing Witte. It now fields more than 110 lawyers and notaries in offices in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt and Hamburg, advising on a broad range of commercial law disciplines, with a 15-partner team focused on IP.
KEY INDIVIDUALS Carsten Albrecht is well known in the market for his trade mark and domain name expertise, ranging from prosecution, defence and litigation to advice on licensing agreements.
THE FIRM This firm's IP/IT team is well established in the market and advises the likes of Colgate-Palmolive, E.ON and Nintendo. The lawyers are also renowned for their contentious patent work and recently co-ordinated a complex multi-jurisdictional biotech patent litigation for Ajinomoto.
KEY INDIVIDUALS Munich-based head of the German patent litigation practice, Peter Chrocziel, earns praise from observers for his strong technical knowledge, particularly in the fields of software, IT and telecoms. Düsseldorf-based Frank-Erich Hufnagel is a well-known patent litigator, who frequently acts on prominent cases. He advised Sandoz/Hexal Group on a dispute regarding the active ingredient Olanzapin. Fellow Düsseldorf partner Andrea Lensing-Kramer is the team's leading expert on trade mark and unfair competition. She provides comprehensive advice to Weight Watchers International, involving representation in various law suits, licensing contracts, marketing and distribution agreements.
THE FIRM A leader in the field of trade marks and unfair competition, this firm acts for an impressive stable of clients, including Adam Opel, Philip Morris International and Volkswagen. A recent high-profile mandate for the trade mark team involved taking over the global management of the famous 'Steiff' trade mark and all other Margarete Steiff trade marks. The firm's new Düsseldorf office also focuses on patent litigation, with the team recently acting on prominent patent disputes in the pharmaceutical and electronics sector.
Sources Say: "This firm displays a genuine and detailed understanding of both the legal background and specific business concerns of its clients." "A very well-organised team with good, experienced lawyers who devote their full attention and optimum resources to the client."
KEY INDIVIDUALS Widely regarded as an excellent patent litigator, Thomas Bopp recently moved to the firm's Düsseldorf office, where he led the team representing ratiopharm in patent infringement proceedings against Eli Lilly. According to clients, trade mark specialist and head of the German IP practice Stefan Völker has "a high degree of personal commitment and unquestionable skill."
THE FIRM This firm fields a team of approximately 65 attorneys and lawyers across its Berlin, Cologne and Munich offices. Although primarily recognised for its patent filing work, it offers a full-service approach to IP, covering trade marks, unfair competition, copyright and design, as well as litigation and licensing issues. This firm is universally recognised for its strong mechanical and electrical engineering departments, which frequently act for major brands such as AMD and Samsung. The physics, chemistry and biotech teams are also noted by observers and highly active in the market. The firm recently represented a generic drug manufacturer in a nullity suit relating to the drug Cipralex, which proceeded to the Federal Court of Justice of Germany. The group also fields specialist patent teams dealing with software, nanotechnology and material science.
KEY INDIVIDUALS Patent attorney Thomas Schuster is lauded for his in-depth expertise in electronics and medical devices.
THE FIRM This Hamburg-based IP boutique offers the full suite of IP services, with a strong emphasis on contentious trade mark and unfair competition work. Notable highlights include successfully representing Ferrero against FIFA's attempt to cancel a number of trade marks relating to the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
Sources Say: "A remarkable disputes-focused boutique, with well-known partners and a strong client base."
KEY INDIVIDUALS Michael Schaeffer offers clients an abundance of experience in all trade mark and patent matters. Matthias Wolter advises on German and international trade mark law, as well as copyright and design.
THE FIRM Founded in 2008, this IP boutique has quickly established itself as a significant player in the Hamburg market and beyond. A recent lateral hire further bolstered the firm's standing, and brings the number of partners to four. The firm acts for major international brands and companies from the German Mittelstand on the full spectrum of IP issues, particularly trade marks.
Sources Say: "A very flexible, client-oriented team with great expertise in IP."
KEY INDIVIDUALS Henning Harte-Bavendamm is "an excellent strategic thinker whom we always turn to for specific trade mark advice," say clients. Andrea Jaeger-Lenz recently joined the firm from Latham & Watkins, and is noted as "a prominent figure in the Hamburg market with a solid international client base."
THE FIRM This vast team is made up of patent attorneys, lawyers, engineers and scientists who work exclusively on IP matters. It handles contentious work and provides a full spectrum of trade mark-related advice, from filings to licensing agreements, but remains best known for patent filing.
Sources Say: "An extremely strong team, with a deep bench and impressive expertise." "My top choice for complex filings – amongst the very best in Europe."
KEY INDIVIDUALS Bernd Hansen specialises in chemical patents, whilst Joseph Taormino focuses on biotechnology, food chemistry and pharmaceuticals. Both are lauded as "excellent attorneys, who offer almost unmatched expertise." Peter Klusmann is similarly praised for his chemical and pharmaceutical sector knowledge. He is frequently seen in opposition and appeal proceedings before the national and European patent offices and the Federal Patent Court.
THE FIRM This firm is clearly one of the dominant IP players in the German market, with top rankings in both trade marks and unfair competition, as well as patent litigation. Its 17 partners lead a large talented team of more than 120 lawyers, who advise on all aspects of contentious and non-contentious IP work, as well as media and technology issues. The team often works alongside its foreign counterparts, particularly the Alicante office, on multi-jurisdictional mandates. Recent highlights include advising Anheuser Busch on ongoing ECJ proceedings against Budejovicky Budvar, and assisting Deutsche Telekom with the protection and enforcement of its trade marks, designs and domain names. In patents, the firm acted for Eli Lilly in proceedings against several producers of generics of Zyprexa.
Sources Say: "The firm is business-oriented and provides quick, pragmatic legal advice."
KEY INDIVIDUALS Head of the German IPMT group, Andreas Bothe is well known in the market for his contentious trade mark practice, and for his strategic portfolio management advice. He has "a busy workload and great international clients, and really captures your attention with his extensive knowledge," say commentators. "Legendary litigator" Andreas von Falck remains "the pillar of the firm's IP practice," say peers. Clients also laud Clemens Plassmann for his knowledge of patent infringement proceedings: "He is able to identify all the issues that could possibly arise." Dual-qualified engineer and lawyer Martin Fähndrich debuts on the table, with commentators describing him as "a brilliant litigator and a real fighter."
THE FIRM This firm enjoys a strong standing in the market for patent prosecution work, with the majority of its patent attorneys focusing on the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. The group acts from its offices in Mannheim, Munich and Düsseldorf, and regularly serves major clients such as BASF.
KEY INDIVIDUALS Günter Isenbruck is "an extremely good lawyer, renowned for his expertise in pharmaceutical and chemical work," say sources.
THE FIRM This Cologne-based boutique is regularly called upon to advise on some of the biggest trade mark and unfair competition mandates. It notably advises Toyota Deutschland on advertising-related matters, and also advised Deutsche Post on trade marks and design, including the colour mark 'yellow'.
Sources Say: "We like their enthusiasm, responsiveness, in-depth knowledge and experience."
KEY INDIVIDUALS Peers acknowledge Kay Uwe Jonas for his portfolio management practice and broad knowledge of trade mark law.
THE FIRM This Munich-based IP boutique is renowned in the market for its patent and trade mark practice. The team acts for an impressive stable of clients, including BMW, which it has advised for many years on a broad range of design model infringements and unfair competition issues. A recent highlight for the team was representing Winthrop, a sanofi-aventis company, in a large patent infringement suit against Eli Lilly relating to the drug Olanzapine.
Sources Say: "Very innovative, open-minded and experienced lawyers."
KEY INDIVIDUALS Olaf Giebe is praised by clients for his quick grasp of technical issues, while Michael Nieder is noted for his wealth of experience in patent litigation.
THE FIRM This compact team is split between offices in Düsseldorf and Munich. It offers expertise in the prosecution of patents, utility models, trade marks and designs, and has particular strength in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors. The firm acted alongside Lovells in proceedings before the Federal Court of Justice of Germany upholding the validity of Eli Lilly's patent on Olanzapine.
Sources Say: "Technically brilliant lawyers, who are a pleasure to deal with."
KEY INDIVIDUALS Life sciences and chemistry specialist Dorothea von Renesse frequently advises pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Areas of expertise include drug inventions and medical products.
THE FIRM This Düsseldorf-based patent boutique is well known in the market for the quality of its lawyers and its involvement in prominent patent infringement cases. The firm acts for leading national and international companies, as well as start-ups and individual inventors. It acts alongside a network of firms throughout Europe to conduct cross-border litigation.
Sources Say: "An excellent litigation firm, always involved in landmark IP work."
KEY INDIVIDUALS Peter Mes is a "nationally renowned patent litigator."
THE FIRM This Munich-based boutique specialises in the protection of chemical and biotech inventions. It has developed a particular focus on food technology, polymers, biochemistry, pharmaceuticals and genetic engineering. Sources see the firm as a compact but high-quality operation, serving major clients such as Ratiopharm.
KEY INDIVIDUALS With almost 30 years of experience in this field, Günter Keller remains one of the market's top lawyers for all questions relating to biotechnology, genetic engineering and pharmaceutical chemistry.
THE FIRM This 17-lawyer IP boutique is headquartered in Stuttgart and has another office in Dresden. It has also established an outpost in Alicante, which assists clients with the management of Community Trade Marks and Community Designs. The firm is widely recognised in the market for its excellent trade mark and unfair competition expertise.
KEY INDIVIDUALS Thomas Sambuc is a respected practitioner and a noted academic in the fields of competition, trade mark and copyright. His recent work includes advising the Franciscan Convent of Siessen on Rödental's takeover of the production and distribution of Hummel figurines.
THE FIRM This team has a busy contentious trade mark and unfair competition practice. It defended Geox S.p.A. and Geox Deutschland in a trade mark dispute with Puma regarding formstrip design marks. The transactional part of the firm's practice has also shifted from M&A to advice on portfolios and licences for financing, insolvency and restructuring situations.
Sources Say: "The lawyers are highly creative in finding solutions for clients and offer quick response times."
KEY INDIVIDUALS "Once you have worked with Jens Matthes, you rarely ever watch out for alternatives," say clients, who commend his "strong business sense" and "strategic advice – he always thinks two steps ahead."
THE FIRM This Munich-based boutique advises clients on all facets of IP law and has an excellent reputation for contentious trade mark work. Recent highlights include representing FIFA in a nullity suit against Ferrero regarding FIFA World Cup-related marks. The firm was also recently listed amongst the panel of legal advisers to ProSiebenSat.1 in relation to trade marks and unfair competition.
Sources Say: "Of the many firms we have worked with, this was the one that impressed us most. Great legal competence and a good mind for business."
KEY INDIVIDUALS Reinhard Ingerl is "extremely knowledgeable, with an exceptional track record in trade mark litigation," say observers. Siegfried Jackermeier also specialises in trade mark and unfair competition law, and earns similar praise.
THE FIRM This Cologne team acts on patents, copyright and designs, but is particularly well recognised for its trade mark and unfair competition expertise. The group provides a comprehensive service, advising on the registration, protection and management of European and international trade marks.
Sources Say: "A compact but highly specialised team."
KEY INDIVIDUALS Eponymous senior partner Michael Loschelder focuses on trade marks, unfair competition and copyright law.
THE FIRM This compact firm acts for brand owners on all aspects of trade mark, competition and distribution issues. It has a strong foothold in specific industries, including luxury cosmetics, notably representing L’Oréal and Clarins, as well as sports equipment manufacturers. Although the group offers the full spectrum of trade mark advice, it is particularly renowned for its contentious work.
KEY INDIVIDUALS Andreas Lubberger has a reputation as "a tough and intelligent lawyer, who always seems to attract the most interesting unfair competition cases," say peers.
THE FIRM This firm offers clients a comprehensive service on all patent, utility model, trade mark and design model matters, from initial filings to infringement proceedings. It provides exhaustive coverage of the domestic market from offices in Munich, Nuremberg, Augsburg, Gera, Bremen, Hamburg and Osnabrück.
Sources Say: "Big cases and big clients; a formidable firm."
KEY INDIVIDUALS Eugen Popp advises clients on a broad range of IP issues, from patent and trade mark prosecution to litigation and licensing. Popp has extensive knowledge of mechanical engineering, engine design, thermodynamics, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
THE FIRM This firm offers in-depth expertise of all areas of IP law, but also advises on general commercial law, including tax and auditing services. A team of 16 lawyers focuses on patents and utility models across the firm's Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg and Munich offices.
KEY INDIVIDUALS Sources identify managing partner of the Düsseldorf office Peter Kather as the driving force behind the firm's patent litigation practice.
THE FIRM This Munich-based firm is made up of 40 patent attorneys, lawyers and patent engineers. It focuses primarily on the preparation, filing and prosecution of applications for German, European and international patents, trade marks, utility models and designs. Although increasingly involved in patent litigation, it remains primarily recognised for its prosecution work across a broad spectrum of technical fields.
KEY INDIVIDUALS Jochen Sties acts on patent and utility model applications in the area of mechanical and materials engineering. Other aspects of his practice include examination, opposition and appeal proceedings.
THE FIRM This Düsseldorf-based firm focuses on IP disputes. The seven-partner team remains best known for its high-profile patent litigation work, but is also increasingly active on contentious trade mark, unfair competition and design infringement cases. Notable mandates include representing Seoul Semiconductor in all German proceedings relating to its worldwide dispute with fellow LED manufacturer Nichia.
Sources Say: "An excellent firm for contentious work, offering a deep bench of strong and knowledgeable advisers." "A great choice for international IP work, and with good financial control – they always stick to budgets."
KEY INDIVIDUALS Christian Osterrieth has a broad technology-based practice, frequently acting on patent and trade mark litigation for electronics and pharmaceutical sector clients. Vastly experienced patent litigator Thomas Reimann is "very impressive and always to the point," according to commentators. Martin Köhler is another of the firm's recommended patent litigators; he recently acted alongside Reimann representing AGA against Occultech in infringement proceedings relating to medical devices. Klaus Haft is praised for his superb legal and litigation skills.
THE FIRM With a tradition stretching back over 60 years, the name of this boutique has become synonymous with the enforcement of IP rights in Germany. The team has a fantastic reputation for contentious work, with its offices in Düsseldorf and Mannheim well located to take advantage of two of the busiest patent law centres in the country. The firm's expertise extends to all forms of IP, from copyright to trade mark law, but it is best known for its cutting-edge patent litigation practice.
KEY INDIVIDUALS Maximilian von Rospatt is a patent and utility model litigator whose strong technical expertise means "he can deal with even the most difficult cases extremely well," say sources. Ulrich Pross brings almost 40 years of IP experience to the table. His practice has evolved from a trade mark and competition focus, and he now acts predominantly on patent infringements and imitation cases. Thomas Musmann debuts on the table, reflecting his increasing role in the firm's most prominent patent, trade mark and unfair competition cases.
THE FIRM Despite being in the market for more than 25 years, this team's reputation continues to grow, and peers point to the lawyers' expertise in applied physics, electronics, mechanics and IT. The firm's offices in Munich and Alicante also ensure direct access to the European and German patent offices, as well as the European Harmonization Office.
KEY INDIVIDUALS F. R. von Samson-Himmelstjerna is the firm's founder and principal contact.
THE FIRM This nine-partner patent team draws heavily on the traditional life sciences strength of the firm, frequently acting on prominent mandates in the pharmaceutical sector. Notable clients in this field include Abbott, which the team represented in several patent infringement proceedings. The firm is also increasing its profile in the technology and electronics sectors. It recently advised Visto in proceedings against Research In Motion concerning patents relating to the BlackBerry device.
Sources Say: "The team is quick, reliable and always delivers on time."
KEY INDIVIDUALS Munich-based Sabine Rojahn is an important figure within the group, taking a lead role on many of its most prominent matters. Fellow Munich partner Gisbert Hohagen offers "great experience, good technical understanding and a willingness to learn about the client's product."
THE FIRM This seven-partner firm has offices in Bielefeld and Munich, and focuses primarily on the prosecution of German and European patent applications. The team assists clients with examination, opposition and appeal proceedings before the European Patent Office, the German Patent and Trademark Office and the German Federal Patent Court. The firm advises a diverse clientele, including major Korean brands.
Sources say: "A phenomenal team for electronics, chemical and pharmaceutical work, with impressive international clients."
KEY INDIVIDUALS Although now retired from the partnership, Nicolaus ter Meer remains active as a consultant for the firm and is the primary contact.
THE FIRM This IP boutique fields a team of 19 patent attorneys and two attorneys-at-law focusing on trade marks and unfair competition. Offices in Munich and Hamburg ensure wide geographical coverage of the domestic market, whilst an international 'best friends' network enables the firm to co-ordinate multi-jurisdictional prosecutions. Market observers frequently praise the firm's chemical and biotech specialists, and the physics and engineering team also garners plaudits from peers.
KEY INDIVIDUALS Arnulf Huber is "a very knowledgeable and prominent patent attorney who frequently acts on both German and European prosecution work," say observers. Focused on electrical and mechanical engineering and electronics, Huber specialises in PCT and overseas patent applications.
THE FIRM This Cologne IP boutique deals with prosecution, enforcement, defence and licensing of patents, designs and trade marks. Recognised primarily for patent prosecution work, the majority of the firm's partners have a background in chemistry or biochemistry, which are frequently identified as the firm's main areas of strength.
KEY INDIVIDUALS Günther Selting is a German and European patent attorney focused on electrical engineering, electronics, medical engineering and machine tools.
THE FIRM This high-quality Munich-based IP boutique has opened offices in Berlin and Basel, Switzerland in recent years. The firm is primarily recognised in the market for its activity in the field of patent prosecution. The team is regarded as a leader in the market for chemical and life sciences work, frequently advising both German and international clients in these sectors. It also fields a respected physics and engineering department.
KEY INDIVIDUALS Hans-Rainer Jaenichen is hailed as a leading biotech specialist, who offers a wealth of experience of opposition, revocation and patent litigation cases. Paul Tauchner is well known nationally for his patent prosecution practice, focusing on the chemistry and pharmaceutical industries.
THE FIRM This firm's 18-lawyer trade mark and patent team is highly respected in the market for its prosecution and infringement practice. The team serves an impressive line-up of major brands such as Bayer, Deutsche Bank and Kraft Foods Europe, both domestically and abroad.
KEY INDIVIDUALS Christian Rohnke exclusively deals with IP law. Although his practice extends to portfolio management, licensing and franchising issues, he is primarily known for infringement litigation.
THE FIRM This highly specialised Düsseldorf boutique focuses on technical property rights, trade marks, design and unfair competition law. The six-partner team acts predominantly for German companies from industries such as medical technology, genetic engineering, semiconductor and computer technology.
KEY INDIVIDUALS Wolf Graf v. Schwerin is lauded as "an exceptional litigator" with significant experience in international, multi-jurisdictional disputes.
Sole practitioner
Ingeborg Voelker is a German and European patent attorney recognised throughout the market for her expertise in biotechnology and chemistry; she regularly assists in patent litigation.
Rolf Schultz-Süchting of Anwaltskanzlei Schultz-Süchting is an expert for contentious IP proceedings, in both patents and trade marks. He is lauded by peers as
"an established figure in the Hamburg market and a very creative litigator." Trade mark and unfair competition expert
Monika Wenz of Siebeke Lange Wilbert brings over 30 years of experience to the table. Her clientele is made up of both German and international companies largely from the pharmaceutical, chemical and food industries.
Johann Christoph Gaedertz is described by sources as
"a significant addition" to the KEIL & SCHAAFHAUSEN trade mark team.
Lange Reinhard is partner-in-charge of WilmerHale's Frankfurt office, and
"lives and breathes IP: he is always up-to-date on the latest developments," say sources. According to clients,
Alexandra von Bismarck of Field Fisher Waterhouse Deutschland LLP has
"excellent know-how and a good strategic approach." Düsseldorf-based partner
Wolfgang Kellenter of Hengeler Mueller is a widely recognised patent and trade mark litigator, who famously advised IP.Com in major patent infringement proceedings against Nokia.