Europe - Germany • Intellectual property
Taylor Wessing
Taylor Wessing impresses with cross-border skills, which also benefit clients in extensive patent litigation. This has resulted in an international client base, particularly from the US, Japan and China as well as Taiwan and South Korea, although start-ups and German companies also form part of its client roster. The practice group’s sector focus primarily lies on life sciences and technology. Gisbert Hohagen leads the team and has expert knowledge of employee invention law, while Dietrich Kamlah is experienced in antitrust- and SEP-related matters. Roland Küppers, who assists with issues in the telecommunications, optoelectronics and semiconductor technology areas among others, is another key contact.
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Testimonials
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'Competent, friendly team whose goal is always to achieve the best for the client - even if the path may seem unconventional. International competence.'
'Roland Küppers is extremely competent, yet is characterized by a pleasant, collegial demeanor.'
'Very efficient team that responds to the special needs of clients in a targeted, timely and comprehensive manner. The special characteristics of the client (e.g. regarding level of knowledge, preferred means of communication, budget) are also taken into account.'
'Professional team, competent, always on time, well organized.'
'I was able to work with Roland Küppers and Alexander Rubusch: the calm professionalism with which the issues were approached always led to a creative and profitable discussion for the client. During the negotiation, the demeanor was professional, objective and yet with the necessary emphasis.'
- 'The collaboration with Taylor Wessing was perfect; I really appreciate the firm's efficiency in every respect. They were precise, efficient and extremely technical.'
- 'Alexander Küppers and Alexander Rubusch: Very precise, technical and honest. In addition to their very technical approach, I also met a very human and empathetic person. My experience with their support was excellent.'
- 'Very good discussions and advice, short response times and easy accessibility.'
Key clients
- Abbott
- Allison GmbH und Bright Children’s Products Ltd. (BPC)
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.
- Exertis
- Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
- Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd.; Glenmark Arzneimittel GmbH
- Mylan / Viatris
- Pfizer Inc.
- Rotork-Schischek
- STADA Arzneimittel AG
- TCT Mobile Germany and TCT Mobile Europe SAS
- tesa SE
- Thermoplay S.p.A.
Work highlights
- Defense of Abbott GmbH and ADC Inc., including four parallel opposition proceedings before the EPO; Representation of Abbott GmbH and ADC Inc., including participation in six parallel nullity proceedings before the BPatG and opposition proceedings before the EPO.
- Representation of Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft in patent infringement proceedings against manufacturers in the field of solar technology (solar inverters/semiconductor topology).
- Represented Pfizer Inc. in several patent infringement proceedings; In addition, representation in parallel proceedings in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gisbert Hohagen