Patents
Technical inventions are “intellectual property.” Patents protect such ideas against imitation. On a national, regional, or international level, innovations can be safeguarded in this way. Patents create a monopoly position for up to 20 years, constitute valuable business assets, and strengthen a company’s negotiating position vis-à-vis competitors. In addition to technical character, the patent office examines in particular novelty and inventive step before granting a patent.
We provide comprehensive support and advice in:
- Prior art searches in preparation for filing
- Drafting patent application documents
- German, European, and international patent applications (PCT)
- National foreign filings
- Filing and prosecution of patent applications
- Monitoring and payment of annual renewal fees
- Monitoring patent applications in selected technology fields or of competitors
- Filing and conducting oppositions against patents
- Assisting in infringement proceedings before civil courts
- Filing nullity actions to invalidate patents
- Patent strategy
- Expert opinions in infringement matters