Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation
Global Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 3
About
Provided by Kather Augenstein Rechtsanwälte
Kather Augenstein is a law firm consisting of five partners and ten lawyers specialising in intellectual property law. This makes our team of 15 IP lawyers larger than many other teams of international law firms in Germany. Our team has years of experience and know-how in IP litigation in the field of patent law. Patents and utility models are the focus of the activities of Kather Augenstein. We have enforced intellectual property rights in all technical fields, in particular telecommunications, automotive, pharmaceutical, medical technology, biotechnology, nanotechnology, mechanical engineering, chemistry and many more.
Our lawyers bring experience from a boutique firm and large international law firms. In this way, the best of both worlds of a boutique law firm and large international law firms are combined. For each mandate we form a tailor-made team which also advises and represents our clients in the field of patent law at the highest level. All our partners have a great deal of expertise in all areas of intellectual property.
We count numerous large German DAX companies among our clients, e.g:
· Volkswagen/Audi
· BASF SE
· Merck KGaA
· B. Braun
· Ericsson
· Knorr-Bremse AG
· HTC
Chambers Review
Kather Augenstein demonstrates strength in handling complex infringement cases, acting for clients from the technology, life sciences and telecommunications industries. The IP boutique acts in nullity actions, validity proceedings and international parallel proceedings, also assisting clients with FRAND licensing issues. The law firm further advises on distribution issues and related injunctions. It attracts particular attention for its cross-border capabilities, being popular with clients from the USA and Japan.
Work Highlights
- Kather Augenstein represented Ericsson in a number of patent infringement proceedings against Apple related to standard essential patents.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers always go the extra mile and do their best for clients, whether small or big."
"A sound understanding of the commercial situation and background of the client is an essential part of Kather Augenstein's assessment of a matter."
"The law firm manages the case very well and is completely aware of the legal perspective as well as the technical part."
"The team's cooperation with technical people in-house and at other firms internationally runs very smoothly."
"The lawyers are very motivated and thorough. It is easy to work with them and they are really dedicated."
"The lawyers always go the extra mile and do their best for clients, whether small or big."
"A sound understanding of the commercial situation and background of the client is an essential part of Kather Augenstein's assessment of a matter."
"The law firm manages the case very well and is completely aware of the legal perspective as well as the technical part."
"The team's cooperation with technical people in-house and at other firms internationally runs very smoothly."
"The lawyers are very motivated and thorough. It is easy to work with them and they are really dedicated."
Notable Practitioners
Peter Kather boasts an excellent reputation for his longstanding expertise in patent infringement matters. He continues to assist clients with patent enforcement proceedings.
"He has a very high reputation in Germany and is convincing in front of the court."
Christof Augenstein represents clients in complex and often multi-jurisdictional patent disputes, including enforcement and infringement proceedings.
"Clients appreciate his knowledge, litigation skills and personality."
"He is very proactive in his thinking and client-focused. He also makes a great impression when pleading in court."
"He is extremely knowledgeable, especially about the UPC."
"Christof Augenstein is very knowledgeable, experienced, down to earth, pragmatic and goes the extra mile. He knows when to, when not to and how to fight."
Miriam Kiefer rises in the rankings following excellent client feedback and work activity. She handles substantial patent litigation and has a particular focus on the life sciences sector. She also demonstrates experience in nullity proceedings.
"Miriam Kiefer's timely response and very comprehensive explanations convince clients that she is the right practitioner to retain in complex cross-border disputes."
"She provides a unique and very compelling combination of empathy and intellect."
"Miriam is strategically very capable, legally highly skilled and a very nice person to work with. She is responsive, and the feedback she gives is always thought through, well prepared and on time."
"She is an excellent IP litigator with a pan-European perspective."
Ranked Lawyers at
Kather Augenstein Rechtsanwälte
Germany
Members
Provided by Kather Augenstein Rechtsanwälte
Benedikt Walesch
Benjamin Pesch
Carsten Plaga
Christoph Heringlake
Christopher Weber
Katharina Brandt
Melissa Lutz
Miriam Kiefer
Head of Department
Nicole Schopp
Robert Knabs
Sophie Prudent
Sören Dahm
Clients
Provided by Kather Augenstein Rechtsanwälte
Volkswagen, BASF SE, B. Braun, Ericsson, Knorr-Bremse, HTC
Industries
Provided by Kather Augenstein Rechtsanwälte
Mechanical Engineering, Pharmaceuticals, Electronics, Chemistry, Computer & Software, Medical Devices, Biotechnology, Telecommunication, Automotive