Bardehle Pagenberg offers comprehensive expertise in contentious patent matters, particularly in the electronics, software, automotive, telecommunications and pharmaceuticals industries. With a team of patent attorneys and lawyers, the firm supports clients from its German offices as well as its international locations in Paris and Barcelona, ​​which also ideally positions it for cross-border cases. Recently, the practice also proved to be a sought-after address for infringement proceedings before the UPC in the court's first year of existence. The team's key contacts include Johannes Heselberger and Tilman Müller-Stoy, who have particular expertise in SEP and FRAND-related disputes, among other matters. Tobias Wuttke is regularly active in disputes concerning the telecommunications, medical technology, automotive and life sciences sectors.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The team provided us with a comprehensive strategy for dealing with a patent dispute.'
  • 'Tobias Wuttke is lead litigator in a patent dispute and his flexibility and determination in building a strategy was impressive. He listens carefully to the client's voice in every respect. His decision is made very quickly and also provides a comprehensive explanation.'
  • 'Extensive experience in UPC cases (number of cases handled, active dissemination of information on UPC case law).'
  • 'Tobias Wuttke: His client-friendly attitude is outstanding. His sound advice, which is based on his extensive litigation experience, also deserves the highest praise.'
  • 'In patent disputes, Bardehle's lawyers can draw on their extensive legal expertise and excellent technical understanding.'
  • 'They report promptly and concisely. Recommendations are always precise and take into account various technical, legal and business aspects.'
  • 'There is no doubt that Bardehle's lawyers will always do their best to achieve the best possible result for their clients.'
  • 'Jan Bösing is a highly experienced litigator. His advice and counsel are always spot on and based on a deep understanding of client's needs and business.'

Key clients

  • 10x Genomics
  • Amgen
  • Audi
  • AusBio Laboratories
  • BMW
  • BTL Medical Cisco Systems Inc.
  • Deutsche Telekom AG
  • Dell
  • Dolby
  • Drylock Technologies NV
  • Ethicon Endo Surgery Inc.
  • ETRI
  • Extreme Networks
  • General Electric
  • Guangdong Oppo Mobile Telecommunications Corp., Ltd.
  • Honeywell Inc.
  • Intellectual Ventures
  • Liquid LEDs
  • Juul Labs Inc.
  • Mack Rides GmbH & Co KG
  • Matrix
  • Metabowerke GmbH
  • Microsoft
  • Nintendo
  • Philips
  • Prysmian SpA
  • R2 Semiconductor Inc.
  • Ranpak
  • Robert Bosch
  • Samsung
  • Schöck Bauteile GmbH
  • Sisvel International S.A. and Wilus Korea
  • STMicroelectronics
  • TenCate
  • TomTom
  • Virtek Vision International
  • Volkswagen

Work highlights

  • Representation of 10x Genomics and Harvard as plaintiffs in patent infringement proceedings against NanoString Technologies Inc.; NanoString Technologies Germany GmbH; NanoString Technologies Netherlands BV; and their CEOs for infringement of a bundled patent before the Munich Local Chamber.
  • Representation of Cisco as defendant in patent litigation against Centripetal Networks before the Düsseldorf Regional Court relating to five patents and one utility model in the field of computer technology, as well as representation in parallel nullity proceedings or cancellation proceedings.
  • Representation of Amgen in a series of lawsuits against Sanofi before the UPC.

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Johannes Heselberger, Tilman Müller-Stoy, Christof Karl, Jan Bösing, Tobias Wuttke, Volkmar Henke, Tilman Müller