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Cohausz & Florack

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Patent and law firm Cohausz & Florack, with offices in Düsseldorf and Munich, is one of the leading addresses for advice on standard essential patents and sets the bar in invalidity and infringement proceedings. The group has comprehensive expertise in electrical engineering and mechanical engineering and, thanks to its international network with partner firms, can also handle cross-border proceedings seamlessly. Arwed Burrichter and Natalie Kirchhofer primarily look after clients from the chemical and life sciences sectors, while Matthias Waters has expertise in IT and mobile communications. The sizable team also includes Christoph Walke, who regularly appears in infringement proceedings before German and European courts, such as the Federal Patent Court and UPC.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Cohausz & Florack is at least one of the top 5 patent law firms in Germany. The colleagues are distinguished not only by their extensive experience in ​​prosecution but also in ​​patent litigation. In both areas they impress with an outstanding level at all seniority levels. Young colleagues receive excellent technical and strategic training and are therefore an essential part of the team.'

  • 'Personally, the collaboration is also excellent.'
  • 'In short, it is always better to have C&F on your side.'

  • 'Christoph Walke: A strategic mastermind.'

  • 'Christoph Walke has excellent technical know-how and a convincing demeanor in court.'

  • 'Matthias Waters is a creative analyst who elevates his craft to an art form.'

  • 'Top patent law firm.'

  • 'Christoph Walke is an excellent patent attorney, both technically, legally and strategically. Highly committed and always convincing in his arguments.'

Key clients

  • Alison Hi-Tec Co. Ltd.
  • Celerity IP
  • Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL)
  • Egger Holzwerkstoffe Brilon GmbH & Co. KG
  • Ocado Innovation Limited (UK)
  • Palmira Wireless AG
  • Longhorn IP
  • Merck KGaA
  • Sanofi
  • Sino-Ressource
  • Vitasweet Co. Ltd.

Lawyers

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Arwed Burrichter
Cohausz & Florack

Other key lawyers

Arwed Burrichter, Natalie Kirchhofer, Christoph Walke, Gottfried Schüll, Jochen Kapfenberger, Matthias Waters