Legal 500 EMEA 2023/2024 - Patent Litigation

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Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation: Solicitors Germany – Tier 3

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KLAKA Rechtsanwälte fields an experienced team that represents its clients before German courts and the Federal Patent Office: in addition to experience in infringement and nullity proceedings, the practice also advises on employee invention law and the drafting of license and development agreements. Recently, the team has been increasingly instructed by players from mobile communications, automotive, chemicals, plastics technology and mechanics sectors. Olaf Giebe (chemicals and pharmaceuticals) heads the practice, which also includes Stefan Eck, who specializes in infringement disputes and vindication proceedings, Wolfgang Götz (telecommunications, automotive and plant engineering) and Constantin Kurtz, who is experienced in defending smartphone manufacturers in SEP cases. Michael Nieder (food and pharmaceutical law) joined Meissner Bolte Patentanwälte Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaft mbB in 2022.

Practice head(s):
Olaf Giebe

Other key lawyers:
Constantin Kurtz; Stefan Eck; Wolfgang Götz

Testimonials

‘One of the top law firms for litigation in patent, trade mark and design matters. The team is convincing in every respect, both in enforcing intellectual property rights and in defending against unjustified claims. One of the firm’s strengths lies in the area of standard-essential patents (FRAND) and expertise in patent litigation in mobile communications.’

‘The team is very friendly and competent. Even if a partner cannot be reached immediately, contact is made at short notice. Klaka is a boutique firm with the highest level of expertise in the IP sector. Our number 1 contact for disputes.’

‘Constantin Kurtz and Wolfgang Götz: both specialize in patent litigation (electronics, telecommunications and mechanics). Both lawyers are excellent at recognizing essential aspects of complex patent litigation, developing an appropriate strategy for further action and placing the decisive arguments correctly, both in the pleadings and in the oral hearing.’