BDPE is a dedicated IP boutique, handling a wide range of patent litigation before the European Patent Office and the German courts. The practice is particularly strong in standard-essential patents in the mobile communications and connected vehicle fields alongside considerable experience in managing large-scale multi jurisdictional proceedings for multinational corporations. Co-leading the team are Friedrich Emmerling, who is experienced in standard-essential patients and mobile communication-related patent disputes, and Karl-Ulrich Braun-Dullaeus, who advises multinational corporations on patent enforcement in the telecoms sector. Franck Klein has in-depth knowledge of complex patent disputes in high-tech sectors.
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Testimonials
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- 'Friedrich Emmerling is a highly experienced litigator and has strategic insight. Franck Klein is very dedicated and available.'
- ‘BDPE has a team of consummate professionals whose proactive and strategic approach to patent litigation is truly impressive. Their ability to craft compelling legal arguments, combined with meticulous attention to detail, sets them apart. Moreover, their skill in identifying and addressing potential challenges early on is as remarkable as their keen sense for the commercial needs of their clients.’
- ‘Friedrich Emmerling is outstanding both legally and technically, highly dedicated and has extensive market knowledge. He is an exceptional attorney who consistently impresses with his expertise. Collaborating with him is always highly productive and collegial. A top-tier litigator.’
- ‘Team of talented associates led by very experienced partners, client focused, open communication, dedicated and diligent.’
- ‘Fritz Emmerling and Franck Klein have profound technical and legal expertise, very experienced in oral hearings, strategic thinking, open communicators, go the extra mile to win cases.’
- ‘Their strength is the combination of strong technical knowledge and extensive patent litigation experience. Strategic thinking.’
Key clients
- Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
- Huawei Digital Power Technologies Co., Ltd.
- Deutsche Telekom AG
- Continental Automotive GmbH
- Adidas AG
- Thales DIS France SA
- Shenzhen Goodix
- Philip Morris
- Guangzhou OED Technology Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
Represented Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. in infringement proceedings involving several patents at the UPC and German Patent Courts.
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Practice head
Friedrich Emmerling; Karl-Ulrich Braun-Dullaeus
Other key lawyers
Franck Klein