About

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VOSSIUS & PARTNER is a partnership of patent attorneys and attorneys-at-law with offices in Munich, Düsseldorf, Berlin and Basel. Established in Munich in 1961, it is today one of Europe’s leading IP firms with clients from all over the world.

The firm focuses on high-end advice for innovative companies concerning all questions associated with the protection and the enforcement of intellectual property rights. The firm’s areas of expertise comprise all IP fields (patents, trademarks, copyrights, design rights, SPCs etc.), as well as licensing, competition law, pharmaceutical law (e.g., approvals), media law, IT law, data protection and food law. Due to a global network of colleagues abroad, particularly in the USA, Asia and Europe, VOSSIUS & PARTNER advises and attends also for international protective rights.

As a full-service intellectual property law firm, VOSSIUS & PARTNER offers their clients the technological and scientific know-how of experienced patent attorneys in combination with the knowledge and competence of highly specialized attorneys-at-law.

The areas of expertise of VOSSIUS & PARTNER extend to the entire range of sciences and technology: the firm represents inventions from all fields of chemistry and pharmacology, biology and biotechnology, physics, electrical engineering and information technology, as well as mechanical engineering.

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property: Patent Attorneys: Contentious - Germany

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Vossius & Partner is a well-reputed IP firm that houses extensive patent prosecution and litigation expertise. It regularly represents notable clients from the life sciences, food and beverage, and technology industries and has a number of clients from East Asia. The law firm assists with patent applications and patent portfolio management. Vossius represents companies in opposition proceedings and nullity actions as well as patent infringement proceedings, additionally acting on FRAND and standard-essential patent issues. Furthermore, the law firm possesses expertise in the soft IP sphere. It particularly focuses on contentious proceedings, covering trade marks, copyright, unfair competition and design issues.

Work Highlights

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  • Vossius & Partner advised Nippon Steel Corporation on filing applications, prosecution, opposition and appeal proceedings.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Hans-Rainer Jaenichen
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Hans-Rainer Jaenichen
1
Band 1

Hans-Rainer Jaenichen offers an excellent wealth of experience in IP matters, with a focus on patent prosecution. He maintains a strong reputation among clients from the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.

Hans-Rainer Jaenichen is a really great attorney. He is a highly recommendable lawyer.

Elard Freiherr Schenck zu Schweinsberg
2
Elard Freiherr Schenck zu Schweinsberg
2
Band 2

Elard Freiherr Schenck zu Schweinsberg frequently handles patent prosecution matters. His client list includes companies from a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, automotive and energy.

Elard Freiherr Schenck zu Schweinsberg is always a pleasure to work with.

Elard Freiherr Schenck zu Schweinsberg is very precise, clear and easy to work with.

Arnold Asmussen
3
Arnold Asmussen
3
Band 3

Arnold Asmussen is an experienced lawyer who has expertise in the field of medical engineering and is experienced in representing his clients in opposition, utility model cancellation and other related infringement proceedings before various German and European courts.

Arnold Asmussen is fantastic, I cannot say enough about him. Prosecution, litigation and portfolio management - he can do it all.

Arnold Asmussen is a hard worker who is smart, practical and gives good business advice.

Andreas Kramer
5
Andreas Kramer
5
Band 5

Andreas Kramer often represents German and international clients in patent infringement proceedings, and is particularly experienced in the mobile communications and pharmaceutical sectors.

Andreas Kramer is a very diligent lawyer who is able to remember cases from the top of his head.

Andreas Kramer is a great guy who is ready to fight for his clients.

Andreas Kramer is a very humble, involved and hands-on lawyer.

Andreas Kramer is an extremely dedicated and personally approachable lawyer.

Andreas Kramer is always available and does great quality work for us.

Georg Rauh
5
Georg Rauh
5
Band 5

Georg Rauh has particular expertise in the telecommunications, consumer electronics and biotechnology sectors, and frequently represents his clients in patent disputes before the German and European courts in these areas. He is considered an expert with regard to the FRAND defence in standard-essential patent cases.

Georg Rauh is an excellent lawyer who is very skilled.

I seldom see a lawyer with such a clear mind as Georg Rauh.

Georg Rauh is a person you can rely on. He always thinks from his clients' perspectives to find the best results not only for winning cases but also for resolving disputes.

Georg Rauh is very clear, cooperative and attentive.

Kai Rüting
5
Kai Rüting
5
Band 5

Kai Rüting enters the rankings this year following impressive work and fantastic feedback from his clients and peers. He specialises in patent litigation matters and most often represents his clients in disputes in the electronics, medical technology, chemistry and life sciences sectors.

Kai Rüting has excellent litigation experience and comes up with well thought-out and structured approaches to cases.

We always work well with Kai Rüting. I know the breadth of his expertise and really respect him.

Thure Schubert
5
Thure Schubert
5
Band 5

Thure Schubert regularly assists clients from the life sciences sector, with further expertise in the consumer goods field.

Thure Schubert is an excellent litigator who is very easy to work with.

Thure Schubert is a really great guy who is smooth with his clients. He is assured and knowledgeable.

Thure Schubert is a very calm and courteous negotiator, yet very determined.

Ranked Lawyers at
Vossius & Partner Patentanwälte Rechtsanwälte mbB

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Germany

Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation

Andreas Kramer
5
Andreas Kramer
5
Band 5
Georg Rauh
5
Georg Rauh
5
Band 5
Kai Rüting
5
Kai Rüting
5
Band 5
Thure Schubert
5
Thure Schubert
5
Band 5
Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution

Hans-Rainer Jaenichen
1
Hans-Rainer Jaenichen
1
Band 1
Elard Freiherr Schenck zu Schweinsberg
2
Elard Freiherr Schenck zu Schweinsberg
2
Band 2
Arnold Asmussen
3
Arnold Asmussen
3
Band 3

Industries

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Automotive & Mobility

Aviation, Defence & Security

Chemistry & Pharmaceuticals

Clean Technology

Digital Business & Digital Assets

Engineering

Fashion, Sports & Luxury Goods

Food & Beverages

Life Sciences: Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals

Media & Entertainment

Medical Devices & Imaging

Robotics & Artificial Intelligence

Telecommunication