Vossius & Partner divides its technical patent expertise into three basic pillars, namely chemistry and pharmacology, biology and biotechnology as well as physics, technology and IT. In combination with a broad legal coverage, which ranges from portfolio management and litigation to strategy consulting and contract drafting, the group is a popular address for scientific institutions and start-ups as well as for German medium-sized companies and large international corporations. The firm's broad offering is also reflected by the team's individual specialisations: Elard Schenck zu Schweinsberg is experienced in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, physics and medical technology, while Christian Sandweg has expertise in patent granting as well as opposition and nullity proceedings among other matters.
Testimonials
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- 'Top skills in patent litigation.'
- 'A one-stop shop for all patent needs, including freedom-to-operate advisory, patent prosecution and patent litigation services. This is a unique offer.'
- 'Elard Schenck zu Schweinsberg is really impressive. He really understands the technology and is very quick to understand how law interacts with technology. He gets straight to the point and implements them very effectively in written and oral arguments.'
Key clients
- BioNTech SE
- BioNTech AT
- Boston Scientific Corporation
- CRISPR Therapeutics AG
- Echo Pharmaceuticals
- Galenicum Health S.L.U.
- Hitachi Energy
- Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd.
- IMC Group
- ISCAR Ltd.
- Taegutec
- Tungaloy et al.
- Max-Planck-Gesellschaft
- Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.
- Nestlé
- NIO
- Nippon Steel Corporation
- ResMed
- Roche Group
- Sartorius
- Starkey Hearing Technologies
- ZTE
Work highlights
- Representation and advice to Boston Scientific Corporation on its IP portfolio, including its management.
- Representing and advising CRISPR Therapeutics AG in numerous opposition and complaint proceedings.
- Advising and representing Max Planck Society in grant, opposition and complaint proceedings.