Intellectual property law since 1924

Intellectual property law since 1924

Intellectual property law since 1924

Intellectual property law since 1924

Intellectual property law since 1924

Intellectual property law since 1924

Innovate fearlessly, protect seamlessly

Taking care of your intellectual property is what we do best.

We were founded in 1924, driven by a passion for intellectual property. Since then, we have developed into one of Europe’s largest one-stop intellectual property law firms for the creation, worldwide prosecution and successful enforcement of patents, trademarks, unfair competition claims and designs. Our success is reflected in continuous top rankings in the field – built on decades of experience and specialization.

Areas of law

We are the partner at your side for comprehensive protection of your IP in all its facets, applying our extensive expertise in virtually every IP area to defend your rights against imitators and competitors alike.

Technical fields

The basis for protection is understanding. We have specialists in almost every conceivable field of technology who understand your innovation in the necessary depth.

Team

Our interdisciplinary team of over 150 patent attorneys and attorneys-at-law combines technical expertise with legal acumen to provide you with customized counsel in all areas of intellectual property.

Tier 1 for Trademark

patent & trademark attorney firms, IPStars, 2026

Tier 1 for Patent Prosecution

and Tier 2 for Patent Disputes, IPStars, 2026

Silver & Bronze - IAM Patent 1000, 2026

Silver Tier:                           Bronze Tier:
Germany: Infringement        Unified Patent Court
European Patent Office

Europe’s Leading Patent Law Firms

Financial Times, 2026

Managing IP EMEA Awards 2026

Nominated as Trademark Firm of the Year and UPC Firm of the Year

Gold Tier - IAM Patent 1000, 2026

Germany: Prosecution & Nullity

“Grünecker demonstrates a deep understanding of the European and German patent landscape, and cross-border IP strategy. The team aligns patent strategy with broader strategic objectives and brings strong technical expertise to claim drafting, underpinned by clear commercial foresight.” – Client

Tier 1 for Patent Prosecution

and Tier 2 für Patent Litigation, Legal500 Germany 2026

Tier 1 for Trademark

Legal500 Germany 2026

Gold Tier Ranking

for Trademarks and Silver Tier Ranking for European Union Intellectual Property Office , WTR 1000 2026

Tier 1 for Patent Prosecution

Chambers Germany 2026

Tier 1 for Trademark

and Tier 2 for Competition Law, Legal500, 2025

Global IP Award

for Germany, World’s Leading Trademark Professionals,
WTR 1000, 2025

Tier 1 for Patent Prosecution

and Tier 2 for Patent Litigation, Legal 500, 2025

Tier 1 for Patent Prosecution

and Tier 2 for Patent Disputes, IPStars, 2025

The Third Year of the UPC: Some Selected Decisions

Three years after its launch, the Unified Patent Court (UPC) is shaping the European patent landscape more than ever. A growing number of cases and an expanding body of case law are providing valuable guidance while raising new legal questions for practitioners and businesses alike.

Grünecker’s latest report reviews twelve selected UPC decisions from the past year and highlights key developments that are shaping the future of patent litigation in Europe.

Work with us!

Are you interested in new, extraordinary perspectives and a highly motivated team of appreciative colleagues? Talented lawyers and patent engineers (m/f/d), committed members of our specialist departments, clerks and assistants (m/f/d) will find exciting and varied tasks with us. Reach out if you are a good fit for us. We look forward to hearing from you!

Insights

The UPC Court of Appeal Determines the Scope of Central Division Jurisdiction in Multi-Defendant Actions and Clarifies the Requirements of Article 33(1)(b) UPCA: Valeo v Bosch

The Court of Appeal's first comprehensive interpretation of Article 33 UPCA I. Introduction On June 22, 2026, the Court of Appeal (CoA) delivered two important orders in Valeo v Bosch and Bosch v...

Women in IP: Why Technical Careers Need More Diversity

Intellectual property combines technology, innovation, and legal expertise. Yet women continue to be underrepresented in technical fields. Our patent attorney, Dr. Sabine Koch, knows this firsthand....