Noerr is particularly valued for its expertise in the field of SEP and FRAND litigation, where the firm continues to expand its reach, including acting in cases before the UPC. Another major focus is on patent infringement proceedings in the AI space. Ralph Nack leads the team, providing particular expertise in patent infringement proceedings as well as nullity and opposition proceedings.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is one of the market-leaders in the field of SEP/FRAND litigation, especially due to its combination of patent law and antitrust law expertise. They develop creative legal solutions which are off the beaten track, and thereby create significant strategic advantage for clients.’
- ‘Ralph Nack: very analytical and creative litigator, strong oral advocacy in court.'
- ‘The patent litigation team at Noerr exemplifies legal excellence, strategic foresight, and technical mastery in the field of intellectual property. Their work consistently reflects a deep understanding of both the legal and commercial dimensions of patent disputes, making them our trusted partner for high-stakes litigation.'
- ‘Ralph Nack, Niclas Gajeck, Armin Kühne and Ernesto Villada are our most recommended individuals. What impresses us most is their collaborative spirit and responsiveness.’
- ‘Noerr has an absolutely first-class patent litigation team, filled with top quality practitioners across all technical areas. They are astute, commercially pragmatic and simply excellent lawyers.’
- ‘Ralph Nack in particular is a leading light in the patent field and is a truly exceptional practitioner. Niclas Gajeck is definitely one to watch.’
Key clients
- AIM Sports Development
- Andritz Küsters
- Arthrex
- China Council for the Promotion of International Trade
- Cambridge Mobile Technology
- Centripetal Networks
- DynaEnergetics Europe
- Elitech
- Extricom
- Fluke
- Foresight
- HBCU Messaging International
Work highlights
Defended Xiaomi in patent disputes involving standard-essential patents, including active and defensive FRAND litigation and litigation holdout proceedings.
Acting for Aim Sports Development in patent disputes and nullity actions against Supponor in various jurisdictions in connection with real-time augmented reality technology.
Represented Arthrex as defendant in multi-patent UPC infringement action regarding medical devices.
Practice head
Ralph Nack
Other key lawyers
Niclas Gajeck; Armin Kühne; Ernesto Villada