Bardehle Pagenberg is a renowned IP boutique with offices in Munich, Düsseldorf, Paris and Barcelona, which brings together a remarkable team of patent lawyers and solicitors who provide comprehensive advice on strategic patent issues and employee inventions. Another strength lies in opposition proceedings, which the firm regularly conducts before national and European bodies such as the DPMA and EPO. The practice's broad range of advice is complemented by in-depth knowledge in a variety of specialist areas, including life sciences and medical technology, telecommunications, software and electrical engineering. Key contacts include Johannes Lang, whose expertise includes semiconductor technology and automotive technology, as well as Christof Karl (computer hardware and software) and Joachim Mader (mechanical engineering, electrical and process engineering).
Testimonials
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'Bardehle combines an impressive understanding of the interplay between technology and law.'
'The responsiveness is excellent. The firm is able to take on large projects from clients at short notice.'
'In litigation, the firm's distinctive feature is its ability to break down each case into commercially relevant options after carefully examining all relevant legal aspects in order to enable the client to make the best possible decision from a business perspective.'
Key clients
- 4Web Medical
- Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
- adidas AG
- Apple Inc.
- Aptiv
- Ascom
- ATS
- Bridgestone
- Carl Zeiss SMT
- Cognex
- Dell
- Dropbox Inc.
- Eissmann Automotive Deutschland GmbH
- EJOT
- Emerson
- Fotona
- Gerresheimer Regensburg GmbH
- Hyster-Yale group
- IVIS
- Jaguar Land Rover
- Japan Tobacco International
- Johnson Matthey
- Kronospan Gruppe (Lignum)
- Leica Biosystems
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
- Molabo
- Nemotec GmbH
- Nintendo
- Occhio GmbH
- Qualcomm
- SHL Medical
- Signode
- TomTom
- Toyota Motor Corp
- Universität Harvard (President and Fellows of Harvard College)
- Wago Kontakttechnik GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising Qualcomm on EP, DE and PCT filing activities in the field of telecommunications (SEP), as well as long-term management of sub-portfolios and advice on, among other matters, employee invention rights, cooperation agreements and SEP strategies.
- Advising Apple on EP, DE and PCT filing activities in the field of computer technology and IT as well as representation in opposition and invalidity proceedings before the EPO, the DPMA and the BPatG.
- Advising adidas on EP, DE and PCT filing activities in the field of sports and materials technology as well as representation in opposition and nullity proceedings before the EPO, the DPMA and the BPatG and regular advice on various issues, including employee invention rights as well as FTO analyses and research.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Johannes Lang, Christof Karl, Joachim Mader, Tobias Kaufmann, Georg Anetsberger