Grünecker has once again secured a top-tier position in the latest Legal500 Germany rankings in the category of Patent Prosecution. The editorial team describes the firm as one of the “most active patent law firms in Germany and Europe, with a comprehensive filing and opposition practice before the European Patent Office as well as national authorities.” Furthermore, the firm is praised for its “intensive representation of international clients, particularly from Japan, China, and the USA,” as well as its impressive broad technical expertise, covering “areas such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, IT, chemistry, and life sciences.”
Clients appreciate the team for its “highly professional approach, outstanding expertise, and punctual delivery at a cost-efficient level.” Additionally, the firm’s “tailored advisory services” and its ability to “quickly familiarize itself with complex issues while taking company-specific processes and requirements into account” are highlighted. One client notes: “The team is always available for inquiries, comments, and requests, always well-informed, and works in a friendly, smooth, and pragmatic manner.”
Key attorneys include Dr. Martin Dropmann, Reinhard Knauer, André Nickel, Jens Koch, Dr. Andreas Kayser, Christian Meisinger, Dr. Moritz Höffe, Dietmar Kuhl, and Dr. Jens Hammer.
In the field of Patent Litigation, Grünecker impresses with its “extensive geographical and substantive coverage in the European IP market” and is considered “excellent for disputes before the UPC.” The editorial team notes that the “experienced team” handles a “broad range of disputes, including infringement, nullity, opposition, and appeal proceedings, across numerous technical fields such as telecommunications, mechanical engineering, and life sciences.” The team is led by Dr. Bernd Allekotte, Dr. Ulrich Blumenröder, and Sebastian Ochs.
Clients describe the team as “highly communicative, technically excellent, and always helpful,” as well as “consistently service-oriented.” They emphasize that “tasks are solved collaboratively (between lawyers and clients) with minimal communication effort, allowing us to achieve our common goals effectively and quickly.” One client sums it up: “With our matters in intellectual property protection, particularly regarding technical inventions and related disputes, we are in good hands with Grünecker. We highly appreciate the expertise of both the patent attorneys and the lawyers. In particular, the combination of both teams, supported by a large international internal network of professionals and experienced experts, is invaluable.”
You can find the full rankings here.