Legal Expertise

Advice with technical depth

IP rights are not an end in themselves.

We consistently align protection, enforcement and commercialisation with the product, market and business objective – from the first invention discussion to contentious proceedings.

01 · Technical IP Rights

Patents and utility models

We identify the technical core of an innovation, develop a claim strategy aligned with competition and product development, and support the IP right through national, European and international proceedings.

Invention analysis and IP strategy
Drafting and filing patent and utility model applications
Examination, appeal and validation proceedings
International portfolio and deadline management

Key contactsDr. Claudia Schwarz · Dr. Gabriele Honecker · Dr. Matthias Greiner · Benjamin Schwarz

02 · Trade Marks and Designs

Trade marks and designs

Names, signs and product designs need protection suited to actual use and planned expansion. We combine searching, filing strategy and portfolio management.

Availability and conflict searches
German, EU and international applications
Specifications of goods and services
Opposition, cancellation and defence

Key contacts Dr. Claudia Schwarz · Benjamin Schwarz

03 · Contentious Proceedings

Opposition, invalidity and enforcement

In contentious proceedings, we structure the scope of protection by claim features, assess validity and infringement, and align our approach with a commercially meaningful outcome.

Opposition and appeal proceedings before the German and European Patent Offices
Invalidity and infringement analyses
Technical preparation of attacks and defences
Coordination of parallel national and European proceedings

Principal contactsDr. Claudia Schwarz · · Dr. Gabriele Honecker

04 · Decision Support

Opinions, FTO and portfolio strategy

We translate complex IP situations into clear options for development, market entry, investment and competition.

Freedom-to-operate and infringement opinions
Validity and prior-art analyses
Claim charts and product mappings
Portfolio development, due diligence and IP roadmaps

Strategy contactsDr. Claudia Schwarz · Dr. Andrea Zehetner

05 · Rights and Commercialisation

Employee inventions and licensing

Clear processes and balanced agreements create legal certainty. We advise on invention disclosures, transfer of rights, remuneration and the commercial exploitation of IP rights.

Claiming, release and remuneration models
Employee invention policies and internal processes
Licence, research and cooperation agreements
Assessment and structuring of licensing models

Strategy contactsDr. Claudia Schwarz · Dr. Andrea Zehetner

06 · Ongoing Support

Peer-level IP management

We work closely with R&D, management and in-house IP departments to produce sound decisions that can be implemented in day-to-day business.

Invention workshops and portfolio reviews
Prioritisation by technical and commercial value
Competitive intelligence and IP monitoring
Pragmatic coordination with international associates

Service model personal support from dedicated contacts

Typical client situations

From a single IP right to an international portfolio.

New development

We structure the invention, prior art, protection objective and filing tactics at an early stage, aligned with the development status, disclosure plans and budget.

Market entry and growth

FTO, competitive intelligence and portfolio development provide a robust basis for product clearance, investment and international expansion.

Disputes and negotiations

In attacks, defences and licensing negotiations, we combine detailed technical analysis with a clear commercial objective.

Your matter

Which protection strategy is right for your innovation?

In an initial discussion, we will be pleased to clarify your objective, the technical starting point and appropriate next steps.