
Mixed patent and law firm Bardehle Pagenberg has established itself as a first-class address for contentious proceedings, in particular patent infringement, nullity and opposition proceedings. With offices in Munich and Düsseldorf as well as international locations in Paris and Barcelona, the unit impresses with its many years of experience in complex, often cross-border cases. The group enjoys a particularly high reputation in the automotive, telecommunications, software and electronics sectors, while its broad client portfolio also spans the pharmaceuticals and mechanical engineering industries. The versatile team includes Johannes Lang, who is also qualified in French patent law, and patent lawyer and solicitor Christof Karl, who is particularly active in the computer hardware and software fields. Tobias Kaufmann impresses with in-depth expertise in telecommunications and mobile communications as well as information technology and medical technology.
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'Bardehle has an extraordinary feeling for the interaction between technology and law.'
'Tobias Kaufmann convinces with practical solutions.'
Key clients
- 10x Genomics
- Amgen
Work highlights
Defense of Audi AG and Volkswagen AG against three patent infringement lawsuits brought by Network System Technologies, LLC. at the UPC.
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Johannes Lang; Christof Karl; Joachim Mader; Tobias Kaufmann; Georg Anetsberger; Johannes Heselberger; Axel Berger; Patrick Heckeler; Stefan Lieck; Martin Hohgardt; Christian Haupt
