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 Patent Prosecution

and Tier 2 for Patent Litigation, Legal 500, 2025

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

Recommended

in the fields of patent prosecution and patent litigation, JUVE Patent, Germany, 2024

Global IP Award

in the category “Germany Patent Prosecution of the Year”, IAM and WTR, 2024

Trademark Firm of the Year

for Europe, Managing IP Awards 2024

Gold Tier ranking

for the firm as well as three gold tier and three bronze tier rankings for individuals, Managing IP Awards 2024

Tier 1 for Patent Prosecution

and Tier 2 for Patent Disputes, IP Stars 2023

Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year

for Europe and Germany, Managing IP Awards 2023

Two Years of the UPC – A New Era in European Patent Litigation

The Unified Patent Court (UPC) has surpassed expectations in its first two years, with over 800 cases filed and judgments delivered at remarkable speed. Grünecker’s new report explores how the UPC is transforming European patent litigation, with key insights into procedures, trends, and FRAND/SEP strategies.

A must-read for legal teams navigating this new era.

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

G 1/24: Claim interpretation must consider description and drawings

June 18, 2025, the Enlarged Board of Appeal issued decision G1/24 on interpretation of the claims when determining patentability in proceedings before the European Patent Office (EPO). This decision...

Best Lawyers recognizes 40 Grünecker patent attorneys and attorneys-at-law

In the 2026 edition of the Best Lawyers ranking, published in cooperation with Handelsblatt, 40 patent attorneys and attorneys-at-law from Grünecker have been recognized as leading experts in their...