Legal opinions

Our clients frequently rely on us to analyze EP and DE intellectual property rights. We assess their validity and investigate potential infringements - often in the context of freedom-to-operate (FTO) analyses or IP due diligence.

We prepare reports on the legal validity and infringement of EP/DE patents for companies and investors from the U.S. One of our main focuses is on supporting complex due diligence projects in the context of company takeovers or investment rounds at tech startups, where we cover the IP area as a specialist law firm. In the latter case, we regularly advise both investors and startups. The transactions we manage often concern the high-tech sector, in particular quantum computing, artificial intelligence and semiconductor technology.

Washington - Munich

The locations in Munich and Washington offer clear advantages for US clients. While Washington enables direct contact with US companies and law firms, Munich provides direct access to the EPO and GPTO. This combination ensures quick and efficient processes during prosecution.

Laser sharp focus:
in the US

In addition to their legal training, our attorneys have a technical background. We understand both your language and your product. This means we can not only provide you with legal information, but also support you with practical solutions in Europe so that you can concentrate on what matters most: Your business.

Technical Expertise

High Tech

We are one of the few law firms with technical expertise in the semiconductor sector as well as in the future technologies of biotech, quantum computing and artificial intelligence. In addition to conducting proceedings before the EPO, we have been involved in research and development in these areas and have extensive experience in IP due diligence reviews and the preparation of IP opinions.

mechanics and electrical engineering

We work for our clients in traditional mechanical and plant engineering as well as in electrical engineering and information technology. Our attorneys not only have theoretical experience, but also worked in research and development themselves before their legal training.

optics and medical technology

In the field of optics and medical technology, we have been supporting Europe's most innovative companies and research institutions for many years, among other things in obtaining and enforcing intellectual property rights and preparing IP opinions.