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Heuking

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Heuking primarily assists medium-sized companies and has extensive expertise in the pharmaceuticals and automotive sectors. The patent practice acts both nationally as well as coordinates parallel proceedings in cross-border disputes and covers inspection and interim injunction proceedings in addition to main proceedings. The team, led by Anton Horn, also features Sabine Dethof, who has particular expertise in antitrust-related cases.
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  • 'The team around Anton Horn is “the place to go” when it comes to patent law in Germany. It is always a pleasure to work with them.'

  • 'Anton Horn: Brilliant strategist, very cooperative.'

  • 'Philipp Schröler: Very pleasant to work with, very precise, good response times.'

  • 'Very visible and recommendable team around Anton Horn, who was also able to successfully integrate patent attorney expertise.'

  • 'Small but very committed unit that does very good work.'

  • 'Good, broad practice. Good market knowledge, reliable. Good service provider.'

  • 'Anton Horn – personable, fair, technically adept and knowledgeable.'

  • 'Always up-to-date with the applications and uses of AI.'

Key clients

  • CeramOptec GmbH
  • Egger
  • EnerDry A/S
  • genOway
  • Formaster S.A.
  • Feintool
  • BrØdrene Hartmann
  • VusionGroup (SES-imagotag)

Work highlights

  • Representation of Brødrene Hartmann in patent disputes concerning egg cartons.
  • Representation of Vusion Group sa (formerly SES-imagotag) in a UPC nullity action.
  • Regular representation of EGGER Holzwerkstoffe Brilon GmbH & Co. KG in infringement and validity proceedings, most recently successful defense of a lawsuit by competitor Rehau with the result that the patent was legally declared invalid by the Federal Court of Justice.

Lawyers

Practice head

Anton Horn

Other key lawyers

Sabine Dethof; Birthe Struck; Philipp Schröler; Cécile Corbet