Hogan Lovells International LLP is geared to support clients on large cross-border cases, with patent litigators based across various EU jurisdictions and the UK. The team covers a range of patent-related disputes including infringements, invalidity and nullity actions, standard essential patents and revocation proceedings. Alexander Klicznik handles patent infringement and validity proceedings across medical devices, medical physics, telecoms, and mobile communications. Martin Fähndrich focuses on counterclaims for invalidity and central revocation actions, nullity actions, opposition and infringement proceedings, while Andreas Schmid defends industrial clients against patent collecting societies and standard essential patent claims. Felipe Zilly was promoted to partner in January 2025.
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Testimonials
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- 'Very good strategic advice and submissions in litigation matters.'
- ‘What I like about Hogan Lovells' team is their high level of expertise. They are always client oriented and passionate about their job.’
- 'They are very professional, creative and open-minded.’
- 'The patent team is heavily invested in our success as a business. They are very responsive and know our business well enough to raise questions or concerns that we wouldn't otherwise consider.'
- 'Very professional and efficiency-oriented team, capable of fully understanding the client's business goals and constraints.'
Key clients
- Amazon
- AIKO
- Hanwha
- Gucci
- Intex Marketing Ltd./Intex Recreation Corp.
- Meril
- OPPO
- Palo Alto Networks
- Roche
- Sonion
- Supponor
- Tulip
Work highlights
Represented Gucci in patent litigation matter before the UPC against Agfa concerning technologies for printing on leather products.
Secured injunctions for Tulip Innovation in a battery patent dispute against Sunwoda Group.
Other key lawyers
Alexander Klicznik; Martin Fähndrich; Andreas Schmid; Felipe Zilly