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Noerr

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Noerr's patent litigation team has extensive experience in national and international patent and licensing disputes; here, the practice is particularly well versed in disputes relating to SEP and FRAND and regularly cooperates with the firm's antitrust team. AI-related proceedings represent another important pillar for the team, which is led by Ralph Nack; the practice head mainly focuses on electronics, mechanical engineering, pharmaceuticals and telecommunications.
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Testimonials

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  • 'The team at Noerr is first class. Good lawyers with in-depth expertise, technical competence and a commercial focus.'
  • 'Ralph Nack is an outstanding lawyer. He combines sound legal knowledge, technical skills and a solid commercial focus. One of the best I have ever worked with.'
  • 'A good understanding of the client's business enables a focused strategy with high consulting efficiency.'
  • 'Ralph Nack supports us in cross-border patent disputes. He has proven to be a strong sparring partner with the openness to take on board the client's perspectives and to work with the client as a team.'

  • 'Very good cooperation and high level of technical expertise.'

  • 'Armin Kühne: Very professional and technically competent.'

  • 'One of the most experienced teams on the market in the area of ​​SEP/FRAND litigation. The team has developed very innovative approaches in the area of ​​FRAND as a "thought leader". Continuous organic growth of the team through targeted promotion of young talent.'

  • 'Ralph Nack - very good lawyer with extensive experience in patent law and knowledge of international law. Familiar with UPC issues.'

Key clients

  • AIM Sport Vision AG
  • Andritz Separation GmbH
  • Cambridge Mobile Technology
  • Centripetal Networks
  • Edelmann Technology
  • Fluke Deutschland
  • Guntert & Zimmermann Const. Div., Inc.
  • Honor
  • Joskin AG
  • Qioptiq Photonics GmbH & Co. KG

Work highlights

Representing Xiaomi in various patent litigation relating to standard essential patents, including active and defensive FRAND proceedings and litigation bar proceedings, including a US 1782 discovery proceeding.
Representation of AIM Sports Development GmbH in patent disputes and nullity actions against Supponor in various jurisdictions (Germany, Great Britain, UPC) in connection with real-time augmented reality technology.
Representing TCL Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG in various litigation concerning several matters relating to standard essential patents, including FRAND.

Lawyers

Practice head

Ralph Nack

Other key lawyers

Armin Kühne

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