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.

Global IP Award

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

Recommended

in the fields of patent prosecution and patent litigation, JUVE Patent, Germany, 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 Litigation: Patent Lawyers,
The Legal500 2024

Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year

for Europe and Germany, Managing IP Awards 2023

Tier 1 for Patent Prosecution

and Tier 2 for Patent Disputes, IP Stars 2023

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

IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders 2025: Bernd Allekotte and Jeg Korukottu recognized

In the new edition of IAM Strategy 300, Dr. Bernd Allekotte and Dr. Jegannath Korukottu have been recognized as Global Leader. IAM Strategy 300 is an annual publication that recognizes the world's...

Grünecker Team for trademark and design law as well as competition law recognized by JUVE

This year's JUVE ranking recognizes our attorneys in trademark and design law and once again acknowledges their global focus . “The team's main focus is on luxury brands (...), which are...