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