
Department profile
Intellectual Property
Vossius & Partner Patentanwälte Rechtsanwälte mbB
Website
www.vossius.euAbout
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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
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.
Work Highlights
- Vossius & Partner represented Max-Planck-Gesellschaft in prosecution, opposition and appeal proceedings and advised on licensing disputes.
Strengths
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"Vossius & Partner fights very hard for its clients."
"Vossius has an excellent patent attorney team."
"Vossius’ willingness to collaborate on and coordinate international elements is outstanding."
"I'm very happy with the support provided. In case we require more information or would like to have additional perspectives from other senior colleagues, the lawyers we work with always accommodate promptly."
"Vossius & Partner fights very hard for its clients."
"Vossius has an excellent patent attorney team."
"Vossius’ willingness to collaborate on and coordinate international elements is outstanding."
"I'm very happy with the support provided. In case we require more information or would like to have additional perspectives from other senior colleagues, the lawyers we work with always accommodate promptly."
Notable Practitioners

Hans-Rainer Jaenichen offers an excellent wealth of experience in IP matters with a focus on patent prosecution and opposition proceedings. He maintains a strong reputation among clients from the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.
"He's a good collaborator and a formidable opponent."

Elard Freiherr Schenck zu Schweinsberg frequently handles patent prosecution and opposition proceedings. His client list includes companies from a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, automotive and energy.
Ranked Lawyers at
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Members
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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