Vossius & Partner convinces in domestic proceedings, not least due to close cooperation between its internal legal and patent attorney teams, while also impressing on an international level helped by its cooperation with other IP boutiques; in this regard, the firm particularly stands out via its merger of VOSSIUS & BRINKHOF UPC Litigators, resulting in joint representation with Dutch unit Brinkhof before the UPC. Under the leadership of Thure Schubert, who specialises in patent litigation, the practice covers a broad technical spectrum, including medical technology, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, and also acts in antitrust issues relating to FRAND and standard-essential patents; the last two areas represent a focus for Georg Andreas Rauh.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'A well-coordinated team of lawyers and patent attorneys under one roof, with high levels of expertise on both sides and across all disciplines.'
- 'This team has a broad technical spectrum and unparalleled experience with German and UPC patent proceedings. Easy to work with, flexible, responsive and effective.'
- 'Thure Schubert has a wealth of experience and is persistent in his efforts to achieve the best result for his clients. He has great credibility and is a real pleasure to work with.'
- 'This team is outstanding: they are strong advocates who are smart, strategic and attuned to client concerns.'
- 'Excellent collaboration with other IP firms to support cross-border, multi-jurisdictional IP litigation, very responsive, competent and reliable.'
- 'It is a pleasure to work with Kai Rüting, he is very competent and familiar with the various regional courts in Germany.'
- 'Experienced and easy to deal with.'
- 'The advice of Andreas Kramer and Georg Andreas Rauh was extremely valuable, as it gave me considerable advantages in negotiations on or in the shadow of German litigation and contributed significantly to the successful conclusion of deals.'
Key clients
- Agfa NV
- Alcon Inc.
- Boston Scientific Corporation
- British American Tobacco
- Eglo Leuchten GmbH
- Fliteboard Europe B.V.
- ISCAR Ltd.
- Newron Pharmaceuticals S.p.A.
- OPPO
- ResMed
- TASKA Prosthetics
- Tomra Systems ASA
- vivo Mobile Communications Co. Ltd. und vivo Tech GmbH
- Wiko
- XIAOMI
Work highlights
- Representation of Agfa in infringement and invalidity proceedings against Gucci before the UPC Local Chamber in Hamburg
- Representation of Oppo in three proceedings before the UPC local chamber in Mannheim as part of the Vossius & Brinkhof UPC Litigators cooperation.
- Representation of the IMC Group in ongoing invalidity proceedings before the Central Division of the Unified Patent Court.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Thure Schubert