Bardehle Pagenberg continues to be considered one of the leading addresses for patent law advice and impresses with a wide-ranging sector expertise that includes the automotive, life sciences, electrical engineering and medical technology industries. Based on its set-up as a mixed law and patent law firm, the group is able to assist clients with matters ranging from portfolio building to nullity actions and infringement proceedings. In addition to computer and electrical engineering, Johannes Lang focuses on semiconductor technology and medical technology, while Christof Karl frequently assists companies in the hardware and software sectors with non-contentious and contentious matters. Other key contacts include Joachim Mader (mechanical engineering, electrical and process engineering), Tobias Kaufmann (telecommunications and mobile communications) and Georg Anetsberger (patent and design law).
Testimonials
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'Excellent understanding of technology and business, very professional way of working, excellent lawyers with a high level of competence.'
- 'Georg Anetsberger: Outstanding patent attorney with outstanding expertise in the areas of physics/mechanics/electrical engineering/software/algorithms.'
'Bardehle is able to present options for action regarding patent granting processes, which take into account the entire pending patent family and are “self-contained”. This means that as a patent applicant you are able to follow one of these recommendations without having to re-study the grant file(s) in their entirety.'
- 'Are also able to address strategic questions that go beyond pure prosecution.'
Key clients
- 4Web Medical
- adidas AG
- Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
- Apple Inc.
- Aptiv
- Ascom
- ATS
- AusBio Laboratories
- Biotronik
- Bosch
- Bridgestone
- Carl Zeiss SMT GmbH
- Cognex
- Dell
- Dropbox Inc.
- Eissmann Automotive Deutschland GmbH
- EJOT
- Emerson
- Fotona
- Gerresheimer Regensburg GmbH
- Hyster-Yale group
- Henniges Automotive Sealing Systems
- Jaguar Land Rover
- Johnson Matthey
- IVIS
- Japan Tobacco International
- Leica Biosystems
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
- Nemotec GmbH
- Occhio
- Qualcomm
- SHL Medical
- Signode
- Nintendo
- Wago Kontakttechnik GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising Qualcomm on extensive EP, DE and PCT filing activities in the telecommunications sector (SEP), including on employee invention rights, cooperation agreements and SEP strategies.
- Advising Apple on extensive and ongoing EP, DE and PCT filing activities in the areas of computer technology and IT as well as representation in opposition and nullity proceedings before the EPO, the DPMA and the BPatG.
- Advising Adidas in the context of exclusive EP, DE and PCT registration activities in the areas of sports and materials technology as well as representation in opposition and nullity proceedings before the EPO, the DPMA and the BPatG.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Johannes Lang, Christof Karl, Joachim Mader, Tobias Kaufmann, Georg Anetsberger