In addition to its forensic practice, CBH Rechtsanwälte's patent advice spectrum further includes employee invention law, licensing contracts - for both of which Jens Kunzmann is a key contact - as well as antitrust- and IT-related matters. Hannes Jacobsen and Stephan Gruber regularly act in infringement and nullity proceedings before authorities and courts such as the BGH and the Federal Patent Court. Paul Szynka handles patent disputes such as vindication proceedings and is also experienced in competition law.
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'Jens Kunzmann: Absolute expert in his areas (employee invention law; cooperation agreements; license agreements). Super efficient. Briefs are to the point.'
'The practice is unique because of the players involved. Colleagues are highly cooperative and proactive when working together. It creates a truly integrated team between lawyers, patent attorneys and in-house colleagues.'
'As a client, we completely trust Hannes Jacobsen in his judgment, which is always and at all times characterised by an extremely quick comprehension as well as resilience to be able to act and be effective even in difficult situations.'
'The entire team is characterised by outstanding expertise in patent law. The choice of an appropriate strategy is ensured at all times and cooperation is characterised by mutual trust.'
'Hannes Jacobsen and Paul Szynka are outstanding in their advice and take a lot of time to go through write-ups. I particularly appreciate the excellent integration of the in-house counsel, who take on the patent attorney part.'
Key clients
- Adolf Würth GmbH & Co KG
- Bayer AG
- Bosch Rexroth
- Eberspächer-Gruppe
- Fliegl Fahrzeugbau GmbH
- Heraeus Deutschland GmbH & Co KG
- Hoyer Handel GmbH
- Müller Handel GmbH & Co. KG
- Phoenix Contact Gruppe
- Schaeffler-Gruppe, insb. Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co KG
- Siemens AG
- Siemens Healthcare GmbH
- Süddeutsche Gelenkscheibenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG
- Thyssenkrupp Konzern
- Wacker Chemie AG
Work highlights
- Representation of Siemens Healthcare GmbH in a comprehensive dispute with a German competitor regarding X-ray C-arms (3D).
- Representation of a film manufacturer in patent vindication and damages proceedings in which numerous fundamental questions have to be answered, including the applicable law and the vindication plaintiff's claim for damages.
- Representation of Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG in a dispute with Harting.
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Jens Kunzmann, Stephan Gruber, Hannes Jacobsen