Hoffmann Eitle

HOFFMANN EITLE is one of the largest intellectual property law firms in Europe. Currently, more than 170 professionals – patent attorneys, attorneys-at-law, engineers and scientists – work here exclusively in the field of intellectual property. The HOFFMANN EITLE group is now present in eight essential economic centres in Europe (Munich, London, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Milano, Madrid, Barcelona, Amsterdam).

HOFFMANN EITLE, which was founded in 1892, has grown from just one founding member into one of the largest and most renowned law firms in Europe. Its long tradition of excellence is today combined with a truly modern approach to IP consultation, very much to the satisfaction of its many clients. Our commitment to quality and competence is illustrated by the numerous awards it has won and its consistently high ranking in major industry guides.

We offer comprehensive European IP services and competent advice in all technical and legal areas. Its team of more than 130 patent attorneys with European and national qualifications and various technical backgrounds files in excess of 4,000 patent applications each year. HOFFMANN EITLE is with around 150 oppositions also the market leader in EPO opposition work, and is highly regarded by its peers for its experience and expertise in this area.

One of our greatest strengths is the interdisciplinary cooperation among our patent attorneys working in the fields of chemistry, biotechnology, mechanical engineering and electrical engineering & IT, as well as our patent attorneys, trademark attorneys and attorneys-at-law in the areas of trademarks & designs and patent litigation & contracts.

Furthermore, the many IP professionals working at the various HOFFMANN EITLE offices closely cooperate with each other. These include IP specialists from countries such as Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, France, The Netherlands, USA, Japan, Korea and China. These specialists enable the firm to provide multilingual advice supported by knowledge of various IP systems and the respective legal traditions in their home countries. In addition to this in-house group, HOFFMANN EITLE has a well-established regional and global network of associates.