Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution - Germany
What the team is known for
Eisenführ Speiser is a strong, full-service IP firm with an extensive coverage of the German market. The law firm boasts a strong patent prosecution practice, supporting clients in EPO oppositions and PCT applications. It also offers significant knowledge in patent infringement cases as well as nullity actions, particularly for clients in the life sciences and technology sectors. The department additionally represents clients in trade mark enforcement and demonstrates expertise in trade mark portfolio management.
Strengths
"The team are very responsive and I feel secure transferring work to the firm."
"It's a savvy team that handles all areas in IP."
"The law firm provides us with quick, out-of-the-box advice."
"Eisenführ Speiser have very good business sense."
Work highlights
Eisenführ Speiser represented Koninklijke Philips in EPO appeal proceedings following an opposition.
Notable practitioners
Jochen Ehlers is well known for his experience in contentious patent proceedings. He assists with litigation and enforcement mandates. "Jochen Ehlers is experienced and commands a lot of respect. He is tenacious in arguing his client's position." "He has the ability to argue with great force and confidence that works in the German system. He has a convincing and persuasive approach to the practice." "He is an excellent patent attorney in litigious cases."
