Intellectual Property

Regularly advises clients on broad patent strategy and portfolio management, particularly the drafting and filing of both domestic and international patent applications, as well as freedom-to-operate studies. Represents clients in opposition proceedings. Also assists clients with anti-piracy measures. Advises on inventor compensation schemes. Acts for clients from the automotive industry, as well as from the technology sector.

One satisfied client states: "They do excellent work and are very reliable and fast. We have a lot of success with them."

Another client describes the lawyers as "precise and sharp-minded."

Assisted Galata Chemicals with patent prosecution matters as well as opposition proceedings.

Jochen Sties regularly advises clients in the automotive supply industry on patent applications and opposition proceedings. He assists with utility model applications.

Thomas Kitzhofer regularly acts on patent prosecution as well as opposition proceedings for clients in the mechanical engineering and manufacturing industries. One client says: "He has a fast perception, communicates on your level and tries to find a solution for everybody."