Rospatt Osten Pross > Dusseldorf, Germany > Firm Profile
Rospatt Osten Pross Offices
PO BOX 110935, 40509 DÜSSELDORF
Emanuel-Leutze-Straße 11
40547 DÜSSELDORF
Germany
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Intellectual property > Trade marks
IP boutique Rospatt Osten Pross has offices in Düsseldorf and Mannheim and is best known for its strong trade mark and design law litigation practice. The group frequently assists industry clients with matters pertaining to gray and parallel imports as well as unused branded goods, among other issues. Rüdiger Pansch is one of the key contacts for contentious proceedings related to parallel imports and licenses, while André Sabellek focuses on design enforcement. Stephan von Petersdorff-Campen's expertise includes trade marks as well as patent and competition law.Other key lawyers:
Rüdiger Pansch; Max von Rospatt; Hetti Hilge; Stephan von Petersdorff-Campen; Markus Lenßen; André Sabellek; Simon Klopschinski; Miriam Büttner
Testimonials
‘Reliable and successful advice across all areas of national and international trade mark law; decades of expertise; great flexibility.’
‘Rüdiger Pansch: Extremely reliable and experienced, always offers sound, implementable and pragmatic solutions.’
‘High commitment and willingness to look for creative solutions.’
Key clients
Almirall
ArcelorMittal
Avega
Dernier
Goodlife Fashion
Styleboom
Paul Green
MarJo Leder & Tracht
Orbis Textil
Enders Colsman
Equiteam
Equimero
Ferrari
Illumina
Joboo
Mauser Packaging Solutions
New Wave Group AB
Niessing
Schneider Electric
Thonet
Work highlights
- Representing Ferrari in a dispute over the ‘Testarossa’ brand.
- Advising Ferrari on the prosecution of trade mark and design infringements at Nuremberg Toy Fair.
- Advising Joboo GmbH on the enforcement of several preliminary injunctions against different opponents in connection with different forms of infringement.
Intellectual property > Patent litigation: solicitors Tier 2
With offices in Düsseldorf, Mannheim, Hamburg and Munich, Rospatt Osten Pross is present at all locations of UPC's German local chambers; in addition to its European work, the practice also handles national disputes before various authorities such as the DPMA and the Federal Court of Justice. This offering is complemented by expertise in SEPs and advice to pharmaceutical manufacturers, although its client portfolio also includes companies from the telecommunications, electronics and automotive sectors, among others. Cross-border cases are a central focus of Max von Rospatt's practice, whose technical areas of expertise include mechanical engineering and consumer electronics. Henrik Timmann handles infringement, opposition and nullity proceedings and, in addition to German companies, often acts for clients from the US and Asia.Other key lawyers:
Thomas Musmann; Henrik Timmann; Rüdiger Pansch; Max von Rospatt; Hetti Hilge; Markus Lenßen; André Sabellek
Testimonials
‘Boutique litigation law firm that is fully committed to every client.’
‘André Sabellek is characterized by open and clear communication, even in difficult cases. Dr. Sabellek’s suggestions are well thought-out. The client therefore always knows where he stands and can go with the suggestions that suits his goal best.’
‘The practice is very experienced and has various specialists. The collaboration is professional and uncomplicated; the long-term continuity of the employees has paid off.’
‘Markus Lenßen is now a very experienced lawyer with whom we always enjoy working. He has a brilliant technical understanding.’
‘André Sabellek impresses with his precise and careful work; he develops ideas very well in conversations. In addition, he always responds promptly to inquiries and queries, which we really value in our collaboration.’
‘Max von Rospatt is a fox who, thanks to his experience, quickly recognizes the right tactics and conducts proceedings confidently. Collegial cooperation helps to achieve excellent results.’
‘Incredibly good technical and legal knowledge. Complex topic content was immediately understood and processed correctly.’
‘The lawyers at Rospatt work together in an extremely coordinated and extremely efficient manner and thus achieve an exceptional depth of processing and quality of the pleadings.’
Key clients
4Jet
Amgen
AMO (Johnson & Johnson)
BASF
Biogen
Dorel France
Dr. Falk Pharma
ETEX (vormals Promat)
Eurospital
EVVA
XSYS (vormals Flint und Xeikon Pre-Press)
Frankia-GP
Hydac
Illumina
Innova (Doppelmayr)
Johnson & Johnson (einschließlich Janssen Pharmaceuticals)
LG Electronics
Mauser
Mundipharma
Neoperl
r.d.i. Deutschland
Rhodia Chimie (Solvay)
Rovema
Samsung Electronics
Schlüter Systems KG
Schneider Electric
Siemens
Unicorn Mouldings
Work highlights
- Represented AMO in a ten-patent litigation against Alcon.
- Representation of rdi Germany in an ongoing patent dispute with US company NOCO regarding jump starter devices.
- Ongoing support for Samsung Electronics in disputes involving several patents as well as in SEP license negotiations.
Rospatt Osten Pross > Firm Profile
The firm: For more than 75 years, Rospatt Osten Pross (ROP) has been a specialist in patent litigation. The firm’s offices are located in Düsseldorf and Mannheim, the leading venues for patent litigation in Europe, but it operates in all of Germany and also sides litigation with colleagues in other countries. The firm handles more than 100 patent litigation cases each year in Germany alone.
Due to the high number of cases that ROP handles, the lawyers know the judges that decide patent infringement cases as well as validity cases. ROP also knows the ‘hot topics’ and their possible solutions. The knowledge and experience is spread among all members of the firm because ROP still has a manageable size which allows for a close exchange. ROP’s clients value the efficient and focused work.
International and national companies entrust ROP with their prestige litigation cases just as well as the day-to-day contingency patent work.
Areas of practice: One focus of ROP’s work is litigation. The lawyers secure the entrepreneurial basis of clients’ businesses by defending and enforcing their IP rights or warding off attacks from competitors. ROP appears before all German and European courts, and the German and international offices for trade mark and design protection. The firm is frequently assisted in its work by independent patent attorneys. ROP’s experience with multinational trial series and its good contacts with firms in other countries enable it to provide clients with multinational strategies and concepts at short notice whenever the need arises.
Stephan von Petersdorff-Campen, partner, has worked in all fields of industrial property rights and competition law. He is a specialist in trade mark and design law. Among his longstanding clients are BP/Aral, Thonet, ETEX (Promat), Paul Green and others from the fashion business.
Max von Rospatt, partner, has mainly international clients who are active in the fields of mechanics, electronics and mechanical engineering, pharmaceuticals, genetic engineering, chemistry and fine chemicals, digital entertainment electronics and medical engineering. He is a fierce litigator with a consequently strategic approach. Among his longstanding clients are Siemens, Unilin, Schneider Electric, Delphi and LG Electronics.
Thomas Musmann, partner, is specialised in patent and utility model law. His clients are companies with an international reputation in the field of automotive industry, chemical industry, pharmaceutics and biotechnology, medical engineering, computer technology, engineering. Among his major clients are Johnson & Johnson, Sanofi, AbbVie, Biogen and Porsche.
Henrik Timmann, partner, has been strategic advisor and lead counsel in major patent infringement proceedings relating to technical fields, such as mobile telecommunications, biotechnology, chemistry, computer hardware and software, electronics, pharmaceuticals, genetic engineering and optics. He also handles antitrust matters for an internet platform. Among his longstanding clients are Samsung Electronics, Rhodia (now part of Solvay), Thomson, Heidenhain, Posco and Reuter.
Rüdiger Pansch, partner, is focused on patent litigation in the fields of engine technology, mechanical engineering and motor vehicle construction, medical engineering and process engineering. For many years he has represented Ferrari in trademark, design and product piracy matters. He combats parallel and grey imports for Almirall and Schneider Electric.
Hetti Hilge, partner, advises and represents clients from Europe, the United States and Asia in patent and utility model litigation in all technical fields as well as in trademark, copyright and competition law. She is very experienced in patent litigation cases concerning standard essential patents, including antitrust and FRAND limitations.
Markus Lenßen, partner, represents clients in the field of mechanical engineering, electronics, tele-communication and network technology and other areas. Among his long-standing clients are LG Electronics and Brother.
André Sabellek, partner, has a physics degree alongside his legal qualification. He has particular ex-perience in the enforcement of industrial property rights in court and is also frequently involved in IP enforcement at trade shows. The focus of his advisory work is on resolving conflicts out of court, such as drafting and negotiating licence agreements. André has particular knowledge in the field of artificial intelligence (AI).
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Patents | |||
Trade marks | |||
Design protection | |||
Copyrights | |||
Product piracy | |||
Unfair competition | |||
Antitrust | |||
Pharma |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mrs Miriam Büttner | Miriam Büttner’s interest in industrial property law was aroused at the very… | View Profile | |
Mrs Hetti Hilge | Hetti’s focus is on patent infringement proceedings for German and international clients.… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Simon Klopschinski | Simon Klopschinski represents German and foreign companies in patent proceedings, trade mark… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Markus Lenßen | One focus of Markus Lenssen’s work is on technical intellectual property rights.… | View Profile | |
Mr Thomas Musmann | In litigation, Thomas Musmann, partner, works principally in the field of patent… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Rüdiger Pansch | Rüdiger Pansch, partner, works principally in the fields of patent law, trade… | View Profile | |
Mr Stephan von Petersdorff-Campen | Stephan von Petersdorff Campen, partner of rospatt osten pross, has worked for… | View Profile | |
Mr Max von Rospatt | Max von Rospatt, partner of rospatt osten pross, works mainly as a… | View Profile | |
Dr iur André Sabellek, B.Sc. | The focus of his work as an attorney is on technical intellectual… | View Profile | |
Dr iur Henrik Timmann | Ever since beginning his career as a lawyer, Henrik Timmann, partner, has… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 14 at this office : 13Languages
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Contacts : Stephan von Petersdorff-Campen Contacts : Max von Rospatt Contacts : Thomas Musmann Contacts : Dr Henrik Timmann Contacts : Dr Rüdiger Pansch Contacts : Hetti Hilge Contacts : Dr. Markus Lenßen Contacts : Dr. André Sabellek Other offices : Mannheim- Intellectual property > Trade marks
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