Dr. Stefan Eck
Attorney-at-law (Germany), Partner
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Dr. Stefan Eck's practice focuses on patent and utility model law. For more than 20 years, he has represented and advised national and international companies in all related areas and proceedings, in particular in complex infringement disputes and nullity proceedings, but also in vindication proceedings and matters of employee invention law. Another focus is the drafting and negotiation of license and research and development agreements. Dr. Stefan Eck has particular experience in the fields of biotechnology, chemistry, pharmaceuticals, medical technology, optics, machinery and equipment, and general mechanics. In addition, he advises on unfair competition law and also conducts litigation there for domestic and foreign clients. From 2011 to 2017, he was a lecturer for unfair competition law and intellectual property law at the Ingolstadt University of Applied Sciences.
Languages:
German, English
references
- Recognized by “Best Lawyers 2024” for Intellectual Property Law (Germany)
- Who‘s Who Legal 2023/ 2024 - Recommended Lawyer in the categories: Germany - IP - Patents; Global IP - Patents
- "Thorough, very analytical, combative." - Legal 500 Germany 2023/2024
- "Specialized and experienced IP lawyer", competitor - JUVE Handbook of Commercial Law Firms 2023/2024
- Recognized by “Leaders League 2023” for Patent & Trademark Litigation (Germany)
Key Areas
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Patent and utility models
Patent and utility models
The powerfulness of our patent law team is based on a deep understanding of technical and economic contexts. We can rely on many years of experience in out-of-court counseling and judicial enforcement of your claims before the specialized German courts. But we also support and represent you in and out-of-court in the case of claims against your company due to alleged infringement of intellectual property rights and develop strategies for effective defense together with you. We assist you in opposition, nullity or cancellation proceedings before the German and European Patent Offices and the Federal Patent Court as well as before the Federal Supreme Court.
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Unfair competition
Unfair competition
The global market is characterised by free trade. The rules of this international economic exchange are expressed in unfair competition law. Comparative or misleading advertising, product imitation, the headhunting of personnel or price dumping may result in unfair competition proceedings. This affects all sectors, from the automotive industry to financial services, from retailers to the internet trade, or from the pharmaceuticals industry to the increasingly deregulated energy supply market.
Career
2011 - 2017 | Lecturer at the Ingolstadt University of Applied Sciences | |
2003 | Doctor of Law | |
2003 | Admission to the bar | |
2003 | Joined KLAKA | |
2000 - 2002 | During doctorate studies work with a large international legal practice specialised in the protection of intellectual property | |
1997 - 1999 | Traineeship in Heidelberg | |
1992 - 1997 | Studies at the University of Freiburg |
Memberships
- German Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (GRUR)
- Association of Intellectual Property Experts (VPP)
- Working Group Patent Court System in Germany e.V.
- Verein zur Förderung von Wissenschaft, Forschung und Lehre zum Recht des Geistigen Eigentums am Lehrstuhl für Wirtschaftsrecht und Geistiges Eigentum der Technischen Universität München e.V.
- Munich IP Dispute Resolution Forum e.V.
publications
- Dr. Stefan Eck: Vortragslast und richterliche Hinweispflichten bei äquivalenter Patentverletzung, Festschrift für Thomas Kühnen, 2024, S. 241 ff.
- Dr. Stefan Eck: Besprechung des Urteils „Farb- und Helligkeitseinstellung“ des BGH zur unzulässigen Erweiterung eines Patentanspruchs, GRUR Patent 2024, S 37 ff.
- Dr. Stefan Eck: Der erfundene Verbesserungsvorschlag, Mitteilungen der deutschen Patentanwälte 2009, S. 367 ff.
Conferences
- Munich International Patent Law Conference
Speaker: Dr. Stefan Eck
Date: June 23, 2023
Place: DPMA Forum and online seminar
Dr. Stefan Eck
Attorney-at-law (Germany), Partner