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Meissner Bolte Patentanwälte Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaft mbB

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Meissner Bolte

Meissner Bolte is a German IP firm with over 116 years of history, combining patent attorneys and lawyers under one roof. With eleven offices across Germany and one in Yorkshire, UK, the firm advises national and international clients across the full spectrum of intellectual property - from patent prosecution and trade mark filing to contentious proceedings before the EPO, German courts, and the Unified Patent Court (UPC).

Core clients range from innovative SMEs and technology-driven mid-sized companies to global corporations across sectors including consumer electronics, life sciences, cleantech, and advanced engineering.

Specialisations include patent litigation (infringement and nullity actions, EPO oppositions and appeals), SEP disputes, inspection proceedings (Düsseldorf-style), trade mark and design law, and cross-border enforcement strategies. The firm is a pioneer in UPC proceedings, having filed the first isolated revocation action before the UPC in June 2023.

Recent work highlights include water filtration litigation for Brita, child seat proceedings for Cybex, a mobile communications SEP dispute for Vantiva Technologies, biotech inspection proceedings for CJ CheilJedang at The Hague UPC Local Division, and a Dolby SEP dispute against Arçelik/Beko.

The firm co-founded the European Patent Litigators Network (EPLN) in 2023 alongside firms in France, Italy, and the Netherlands.

Industries (15)

  • Technology
  • Automotive
  • Mechanical Engineering/ Industrial Manufacturing
  • Phramaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Medical Technology/ Healthcare
  • Chemicals
  • Biotechnology
  • Electronics & Electrical Engineering
  • Telecommunications/ Mobile Communications
  • Software & Computer Science
  • Materials Science
  • Consumer Goods
  • Energy & Clean Tech
  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Food & Agriculture

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Intellectual Property: Patent Attorneys: Contentious - Germany

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What the Team is Known For

Meissner Bolte has a large team with an extensive presence across Germany, representing clients in patent cases before German and European authorities. The team boasts particular expertise in assisting with patent litigation and offers further experience in handling nullity and opposition proceedings. The law firm also supports clients with the management of patent portfolios. It attracts clients from a range of sectors, including industrial, manufacturing, automotive, technology and IT.

Notable practitioners

Stefan Zech and Jochen Kilchert are key contacts for clients.

Wofür das Team bekannt ist
Meissner Bolte verfügt über ein großes Team mit umfassender Präsenz in ganz Deutschland und vertritt Mandanten in Patentangelegenheiten vor deutschen und europäischen Behörden. Das Team zeichnet sich durch besondere Expertise in der Unterstützung bei Patentstreitigkeiten aus und bietet darüber hinaus Erfahrung in Nichtigkeits- und Einspruchsverfahren. Die Kanzlei unterstützt Mandanten auch beim Management von Patentportfolios. Sie betreut Mandanten aus verschiedenen Branchen, darunter Industrie, Fertigung, Automobilindustrie, Technologie und IT.
Bemerkenswerte Praktiker

Stefan Zech und Jochen Kilchert sind wichtige Ansprechpartner für Kunden.

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Work Highlights

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  • Meissner Bolte represented Cybex in opposition proceedings before the EPO, as well as in European and German patent application proceedings and litigation proceedings before the German Patent and Trade Mark Office and German courts.

  • Meissner Bolte vertrat Cybex in Einspruchsverfahren vor dem Europäischen Patentamt sowie in europäischen und deutschen Patentanmeldeverfahren und Gerichtsverfahren vor dem Deutschen Patent- und Markenamt und deutschen Gerichten.

Strengths

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  • The Meissner Bolte team can truly handle any situation.

    Intellectual Property: Patent Attorneys: Contentious respondentGermany

  • Meissner Bolte offers experience, rapidity, efficacity and strong competence.

    Intellectual Property: Patent Attorneys: Contentious respondentGermany

  • I'm very pleased with Meissner Bolte's service. It's fast, responsive, able to translate complex legal terms into understandable explanations and keeps us updated.

    Intellectual Property: Patent Attorneys: Contentious respondentGermany

  • Meissner Bolte has staff for every aspect and we like the quality of its work.

    Intellectual Property: Patent Attorneys: Contentious respondentGermany
  • Meissner Bolte verfügt über Personal für jeden Bereich, und wir sind mit der Qualität der Arbeit sehr zufrieden.
    Intellectual Property: Patent Attorneys: Contentious respondentGermany
  • Ich bin mit dem Service von Meissner Bolte sehr zufrieden. Die Kanzlei ist schnell, reagiert prompt, kann komplexe juristische Begriffe verständlich erklären und hält uns stets auf dem Laufenden.
    Intellectual Property: Patent Attorneys: Contentious respondentGermany

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