Lars Baum > HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER > Dusseldorf, Germany > Lawyer Profile
HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER Offices
STEINSTRASSE 20
40212 DÜSSELDORF
Germany
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Lars Baum
Work Department
Patent
Position
Partner
Career
Lars Baum (Düsseldorf) joined the firm upon completing his second state examination in 2015 and has been employed there as a lawyer since 2018. He advises and represents clients in various fields of intellectual property law, in particular patent law. His expertise focuses on strategic advice and representation in complex domestic and cross-border patent infringement and validity proceedings, including the technical fields of telecommunications, chip and semiconductor technology, chemistry, and mechanics. In addition, he represents companies from various industries in design and competition law disputes.
He is a great asset with vast experience in advising clients in and out of court regarding standard-essential patents, in particular as they pertain to the compulsory license defence under antitrust law (“FRAND”). Moreover, he continuously advises and represents leading mobile phone and chip manufacturers on this and on technical affairs.
Lars Baum studied law with a focus on intellectual property and competition law at the University of Cologne and further deepened his knowledge in these areas, inter alia, at an international law firm as well as at a multinational chemical and consumer goods company.
Following his bar exam, he gathered additional experience in the patent law department of an international law firm in Washington, D.C.
He acts for his clients before the Unified Patent Court and the national German courts.
Languages
German, English
Memberships
- German Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (GRUR)
- Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO)
- Association of Intellectual Property Experts (VPP)
- International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI)
Education
Second State Exam in Düsseldorf (2015)
First State Exam in Cologne (2012)
University of Cologne (2007)
Lawyer Rankings
Germany > Intellectual property > Patent litigation: solicitors
In the patent disputes sphere, HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER covers the entire range of technical areas, focusing on electronics, telecommunications, life sciences, automotive and optics. In addition to German and European authorities and courts, the practice also acts before arbitration courts and coordinates cross-border proceedings, which frequently entail US aspects. Klaus Haft, who is particularly experienced in medical devices and high tech, jointly heads the practice with Martin Köhler, whose patent litigation skills are complemented by many years of experience in trade mark, design and competition law. Christine Kanz is often called upon to support cross-border cases and specialises in life sciences, mechanics and consumer goods. Lars Baum, who excels in SEP and FRAND-related issues, made partner in April 2023. Counsel Carina Höfer is another key contact and assists with national and international patent infringement proceedings as well as parallel opposition and nullity proceedings.