About
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Cohausz & Florack is a law firm founded in 1954 comprising 28 patent attorneys and attorneys-at-law as well as about 100 employees. The multidisciplinary law firm has offices in Duesseldorf and Munich. The firm supports its clients – international companies as well as medium-sized companies in Germany – in all matters relating to intellectual property rights and unfair competition, in many cases having done so for decades. This includes, among other services, the drafting and filing, administration and licensing of extensive property rights portfolios, searches for third-party intellectual property rights and the associated Freedom-to-Operate expert opinions as well as cooperation agreements. C&F also represents its clients in proceedings concerning infringement and validity of intellectual property rights. The firm sees itself as a strong partner and advises its clients proactively, individually and holistically on all IP-relevant issues. To this end, the 24 patent attorneys and 4 attorneys-at-law possess particular expertise in their respective fields and work together in an interdisciplinary, efficient and trusting team.
C&F combines the know-how of all technical fields under one roof: from mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and ICT to chemistry and life sciences. In addition, C&F has extensive experience with IP proceedings in other countries, including not only EU member states, but also the USA, China, and Korea.
Chambers Review
COHAUSZ & FLORACK is a reputable firm that covers patent and opposition filing, as well as infringement and nullity proceedings. The team advises on border seizure proceedings and employee invention matters, also assisting with standard-essential patent cases and FRAND defence. The law firm additionally offers strategic patent advice, including market launches. It regularly deals with high-profile opposition proceedings for multinational, blue-chip pharmaceutical companies. Active across a range of technical fields, including electrical engineering and automotive.
Work Highlights
- Represented Puma in EPO opposition proceedings against BASF relating to foamed plastic materials for sports shoes.
Strengths
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"COHAUSZ & FLORACK's lawyers are all very experienced and very successful in their work," attests an impressed client.
"COHAUSZ & FLORACK's lawyers are all very experienced and very successful in their work," attests an impressed client.
Notable Practitioners
Arwed Burrichter receives praise for his scientific background and is often mandated to advise on cases involving the chemical industry and life sciences sectors. He frequently deals with opposition and nullity proceedings. Clients say: "He is a very capable team leader and he competently takes on this role."
Natalie Kirchhofer enters the rankings on the back of impressive market recognition for her work in patent prosecution topics. "Kirchhofer is a rising star," enthuses an interviewee, adding that "she is brilliant, she has an excellent scientific understanding and is able to take a deep dive in the technological side of cases."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Germany
Members
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Andreas Thielmann
Arnd Ziebell
Björn Brouwers
Dr. Christoph Walke
Dr. Fabian Vogelbruch
Dr. Henning Sternemann
Dr. Jochen Kapfenberger
Dr. Melanie Lödige
Dr. Natalie Kirchhofer
Dr. Peter Reckenthäler
Dr. Reinhard Fischer
Dr. Romina Kühnle
Dr. Thomas Rox
Dr. Tobias Hoheisel
Erik Schäfer
Felipe von Heereman
Gottfried Schüll
Hans-Joachim Meyer
Hendrik Bücker
Jan Ackermann
Johannes Simons
Mathias Karlhuber
Matthias Waters
Michel Kaminsky
Philipe Walter
Rebekka Schiffer
Ulrike Alice Ulrich
Clients
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Bilfinger Babcock Services / Babcock Noell
Deutsche Post DHL
EWM AG
France Brevets
Koninklijke KPN NV
LG Electronics, Inc.
Lhoist
Lupin Ltd.
Nomacorc
Plasmatreat GmbH
RWE AG
SIG Technology AG
Viega GmbH & Co. KG
Vorwerk &Co. Interholding GmbH
Woodward
heroal - Johann Henkenjohann GmbH & Co. KG
innogy SE
signotec GmbH
Industries
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Alternative Energy
Automobiles & Parts
Chemicals
Construction & Materials
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Electricity
Electronic & Electrical Equipment
Energy
Fixed Line Telecommunications
Food & Drink Producers
Forestry & Paper
Gas, Water & Multiutilities
General Industrials
Health Care Equipment & Services
Household Goods & Home Construction
Industrial Engineering
Industrial Transportation
Media
Mining & Metals
Mobile Telecommunications
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Software & Computer Services
Technology Hardware & Equipment
Utilities