IP boutique offering Cohausz & Florack impresses with its focus on infringement and nullity proceedings in connection with licensing programs for standard-essential patents. The practice regularly works with leading law firms and serves a broad client portfolio that includes German corporations as well as US and Chinese companies. Chemistry, life sciences and pharmaceuticals represent particular areas of expertise, for which Arwed Burrichter and Natalie Kirchhofer are key contacts. Clients from the IT and mobile communications sectors regularly turn to Matthias Waters seeking advice on defense and enforcement of SEPs, while Christoph Walke has expertise in communications and medical technology as well as audio and video processing.
Testimonials
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'Extremely experienced, perfect service, quick response, excellent patent attorneys involved in patent infringement proceedings.'
- 'Extensive expertise in providing sound advice and the ability to render business relevant assistance.'
- 'Jochen Kapfenberger is characterized by a high level of commitment, an understanding of nuances and the willingness to delve deeply into topics and ensure clarity. He is open to questions, suggests alternative scenarios and gives thoughtful advice.'
- 'Christoph Walke: Client-oriented, service-oriented, excellent quality of work, fast and efficient. Perfect technical understanding.'
- "They are by far the smartest and most effective law firm I have ever worked with throughout my career."
- 'Clever, practical, to the point and successful every time.'
Key clients
- Alison Hi-Tec Co. Ltd.
- Bayer AG
- IP Bridge
- NEC
- Ocado Innovation Limited (UK)
- PUMA SE
- Sanofi
- Sino-Ressource
- Vitasweet Co. Ltd.