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Patents
Technical inventions are „intellectual property“. Patents protect such ideas from imitation. National, regional or international innovations can be protected in this way. They create a monopoly position for a maximum of 20 years, represent a company’s assets and strengthen its negotiating position against competitors. In addition to technicality, the patent office examines the invention in particular with regard to novelty and inventive step before granting a patent.
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We are at your side with advice and support for:
- Prior art searches in advance of drafting an application
- Drafting the application
- German, European and international
patent applications (PCT) - Foreign national patent applications
- Handling of the patent grant procedure
- Monitoring and payment of the annual fees
- Monitoring patent applications in
selected technology fields or from competitors - Filing oppositions against patents
- Providing support during patent infringement
- proceedings in a ordinary court of law
- Patent strategy
- Providing expert opinions for infringement cases