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Patents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Technical innovations are a key success factor for modern companies. Patents protect these innovations as intellectual property and grant you a time-limited exclusive right for up to 20 years. They create competitive advantages, increase company value, and strengthen your position vis-\u00e0-vis competitors, business partners, and investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patent protection can be obtained via different routes: through national filings (e.g., with the German Patent and Trade Mark Office), via the European patent system (EPO), or internationally through the PCT procedure. For certain EU Member States, the Unitary Patent is also available. Choosing the optimal route depends on your markets, your corporate strategy, and economic considerations. Together with you, we develop a tailored filing strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before a patent is granted, the patent office examines in particular novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicability. Precise drafting of the application is therefore crucial for grant. The patent\u2019s robustness and later enforceability also depend largely on the quality of the drafting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We provide comprehensive support and advice in:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Drafting patent applications (specification, claims, drawings)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • German, European, and international filings (PCT), including entry into national\/regional phases worldwide<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • National IP rights outside Europe (e.g., USA, China, Japan, Korea): drafting and prosecution, where necessary in close coordination with trusted local partner firms<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Support throughout examination and grant proceedings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Deadline management as well as monitoring and payment of annuities\/renewal fees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Monitoring & Competition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Advice on the Unitary Patent and proceedings before the Unified Patent Court (UPC), including strategic opt-out decisions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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          • Expert opinions on scope of protection, infringement, and validity issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Support with licence agreements and technology transfer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
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            Patente Technische Innovationen sind ein wesentlicher Erfolgsfaktor moderner Unternehmen. Patente sch\u00fctzen diese Innovationen als geistiges Eigentum und sichern Ihnen ein zeitlich begrenztes Ausschlie\u00dflichkeitsrecht von bis zu 20 Jahren. Sie schaffen Wettbewerbsvorteile, erh\u00f6hen den Unternehmenswert und st\u00e4rken Ihre Position gegen\u00fcber Mitbewerbern, Gesch\u00e4ftspartnern und Investoren. Patentschutz kann auf unterschiedlichen Wegen erlangt werden: durch nationale Anmeldungen (z. 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