Tobias Kaufmann
Bardehle PagenbergMixed patent and law firm Bardehle Pagenberg has established itself as a first-class address for contentious proceedings, in particular patent infringement, nullity and opposition proceedings. With offices in Munich and Düsseldorf as well as international locations in Paris and Barcelona, the unit impresses with its many years of experience in complex, often cross-border cases. The group enjoys a particularly high reputation in the automotive, telecommunications, software and electronics sectors, while its broad client portfolio also spans the pharmaceuticals and mechanical engineering industries. The versatile team includes Johannes Lang, who is also qualified in French patent law, and patent lawyer and solicitor Christof Karl, who is particularly active in the computer hardware and software fields. Tobias Kaufmann impresses with in-depth expertise in telecommunications and mobile communications as well as information technology and medical technology.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
'Bardehle has an extraordinary feeling for the interaction between technology and law.'
'Tobias Kaufmann convinces with practical solutions.'
- 'In patent disputes, Bardehle's patent attorney team can draw on a very detailed technical understanding and comprehensive legal expertise.'
- 'They report promptly and concisely. Your recommendations are always precise and take into account various technical, legal and business aspects.'
- 'There is no doubt that Bardehle's patent attorney team will always do everything in its power to achieve the best possible result for its clients.'
- 'Tobias Kaufmann and Christian Haupt are very competent and experienced patent litigation lawyers. Their briefs are very clear and to the point. They provide very convincing and concrete arguments even in very complex cases.'
Key clients
- 10x Genomics
- Amgen
- Audi
- AusBio Laboratories
- BMW Cisco Systems Inc.
- Dell
- Ethicon Endo Surgery Inc.
- Extreme Networks
- Guangdong Oppo Mobile Telecommunications Corp., Ltd.
- Intellectual Ventures
- Liquid LEDs
- Matrix
- Microsoft
- Nintendo
- R2 Semiconductor Inc.
- Ranpak
- Robert Bosch
- Schöck Bauteile GmbH
- STMicroelectronics
- TenCate
- TomTom
- Virtek Vision International
- Volkswagen
Work highlights
- Defense of Audi AG and Volkswagen AG against three patent infringement lawsuits brought by Network System Technologies, LLC. at the UPC.
- Representation of R2 Semiconductor Inc. as plaintiff in several infringement proceedings before the Düsseldorf Regional Court against Intel and HP.
- Representation of BMW in nullity proceedings before the UPC against ITCiCo Spain SL.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.