With offices in Munich and Paris, Grünecker is geographically well positioned to advise on UPC disputes, although it also has a strong presence within Germany via additional locations in Berlin and Cologne and therefore regularly appears in opposition and appeal proceedings before the EPO. On a technical level, the firm covers a variety of industries, including telecommunications, medical technology and life sciences, and has additional expertise in the area of standard essential patents (SEP). The practice is led by a trio consisting of telecommunications and life sciences specialist Bernd Allekotte, Ulrich Blumenröder, who is experienced in IT, medical devices, mechanical engineering and electronics, and Sebastian Ochs, who focuses on electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and medical technology.
Testimonials
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'The team is always helpful and works together perfectly within the firm to develop the best possible solution for the client.'
'Strong communication skills, highly competent, always ready to help.'
Key clients
- Hytera Communications Corporation Limited
- LONGi Solar Technologie GmbH
Work highlights
- Represented Hytera Communications Corporation Limited in various infringement proceedings relating to radio communications solutions, including parallel proceedings in the US and Australia.
- Representing LONGi Group in patent infringement proceedings conducted in multiple jurisdictions including China, Australia, the US, the Netherlands, France and Germany.