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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Germany • Intellectual property

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Patent litigation: solicitors

In addition to its continued strong focus on life sciences, there has been a marked increase in instructions within the tech sector at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP. Ina vom Feld has more than two decades of experience litigating patents before the courts in Germany, the EPO and, more recently, the UPC. In April 2025, the firm welcomed experienced patent litigator Florian Schmidt-Bogatzky to the team from EIP.
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  • ‘The firm is solid and has a good team.’
  • ‘Florian Schmidt-Bogatzky is exceptionally creative, dedicated, and hardworking. His client management is exceptional. His response times on everything from responding to e-mails to drafting new patent complaints are among the fasted I've seen, as well as thorough. Florian is at the cutting edge of the UPC, and he is also one of the most creative strategists I've seen when it comes to thinking about how to win in the UPC.’
  • ‘Great strategic advice, in particular also for cross-border patent litigation cases, particularly renowned in pharma/ life sciences matters.’
  • ‘Ina vom Feld really stands out as an exceptionally smart, gifted and strategically-thinking patent litigator. She is really responsive and exceeds expectations.’
  • ‘Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer 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.’
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Ina vom Feld

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Florian Schmidt-Bogatzky

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