Noerr's advice covers forensic infringement and nullity proceedings, including FRAND-related proceedings, while the team acts with a particular focus on telecommunications, connected cars, electronics and pharmaceuticals. Considered an expert for standard-essential patents, Ralph Nack is particularly active in the mechanical engineering and electronics sectors and heads the practice. In addition to patent disputes, associated partner Armin Kühne is further experienced in handling research and development contracts and licensing matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'Noerr has very good local contacts and helps clients greatly in understanding the local legal framework.'
- "The team is good at solving difficult problems in quite creative ways and is open to exploring all possibilities."
- 'Ralph Nack is very creative when it comes to exploring new legal arguments. In addition, he understands how to think from the client's perspective when preparing legal opinions.'
- 'The good combination of specialists from different areas ensures that the case is examined from many sides. I like Noerr's lawyers and their work ethic. They are easy to work with.'
- 'Attention to detail and friendly attitude.'
Key clients
- AIM Sport Vision AG
- Andritz Küsters GmbH
- Andritz Separation GmbH
- Cambridge Mobile Technology
- Centripetal Networks
- Dellner Bubenzer
- Edelmann Technology
- Fluke Deutschland
- Honor
- Joskin AG
- TCL
- Xiaomi
- ASML
- Sanofi
Work highlights
- Represented Centripetal Networks in numerous patent infringement and invalidity disputes involving advanced network security technology against competitors Cisco, Palo Alto Networks and Keysight.
- Represented Xiaomi in various patent disputes relating to standard essential patents, including active and defensive FRAND proceedings, as well as litigation prohibition proceedings, including a US 1782 discovery proceedings.
- Represented Honor in litigation involving five SEPs relating to standards essential patents against VoiceAge, including FRAND defense and various counterattacks.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ralph Nack