Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation - Germany
What the team is known for
Taylor Wessing boasts notable activity in patent litigation, representing clients in infringement and nullity cases in the life sciences, telecommunications and technology sectors. The law firm additionally acts for clients on a range of trade mark litigation, including disputes concerning customs seizures and trade mark enforcement. It also advises on unfair competition and advertising matters, as well as assisting clients with portfolio management.
Strengths
"The law firm really understands our needs, keeps its eyes on everything, understands costs and makes our lives a lot easier."
"The team is extremely pleasant to work with and clients seem to be very happy as well."
"Taylor Wessing is very precise, the value for money fits and the firm is simply competent."
"The team's responses are always on time or even faster."
Work highlights
Taylor Wessing represented AstraZeneca in a range of trade mark disputes, including before the EUIPO.
Notable practitioners
Christian Lederer advises on nullity and patent infringement proceedings, frequently acting for Japanese clients in patent disputes in Germany. He regularly serves clients in the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors.
Thomas Pattloch speaks fluent Mandarin and advises Chinese clients on patent disputes in Germany, including patent infringement cases. He is further active on trade mark disputes.
Sabine Rojahn has a longstanding reputation in the IP world and continues to support clients in patent infringement disputes.
Christoph de Coster is frequently instructed by clients from the life sciences industry to handle patent infringement cases, including preliminary injunctions. He routinely advises pharmaceutical companies before the German and European authorities and is admitted to the Bar in both New York and Germany.
Gisbert Hohagen represents clients from the technology and automotive supply industries in patent litigation cases and also offers expertise in employee invention matters. "He is very supportive and knows his clients needs."
Dietrich Kamlah represents life sciences and telecommunications clients in patent infringement disputes, offering additional knowledge of SEP matters. "He knows how to say no to the client and what they shouldn't do. Dietrich has the right understanding to give good directions for the case."