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Grünecker

Grünecker

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Germany • Intellectual property

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Patent prosecution

Grünecker is a boutique IP firm with a team specialising in a diverse range of technical fields, allowing them to cover prosecution and litigation of patents and trade marks across a variety of sectors. Alongside this, the team advises on opposition proceedings and appeals at the European Patent Office. André Nickel has experience in complex opposition proceedings for software, IT, AI and consumer electronics, while Olivia Nemethova advises on patent prosecution and infringement proceedings across electrical engineering and IT. Reinhard Knauer specialises in software and IT patents and assists with the acquisition, defence and enforcement of Standard Essential Patents, and Thomas Kronberger focuses exclusively on physics, mechanical and electrical engineering and computer-implemented inventions.
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Testimonials

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  • 'The patent prosecution team at Grünecker is outstanding. They combine deep technical expertise with strategic insight into patent office practices across Europe and beyond. The attorneys are not only precise and efficient in drafting and prosecution, but also bring commercial awareness and foresight to portfolio development.'
  • 'Their advice is always clear, practical and tailored to our business needs. Grünecker stands out for its consistently high-quality work, timely communication and ability to manage complex global filings seamlessly.'
  • 'Reinhard Knauer and André Nickel are both are exceptionally knowledgeable and detail-oriented. Reinhard brings a calm authority and deep experience that is invaluable on high-stakes matters. André is highly responsive, thorough, and strategic, especially when it comes to navigating tricky objections and aligning claim scope with business objectives.'
  • ‘Very well organised and agile. They do what they say and say what they do. Very good at delivering within agreed timelines.’
  • ‘André Nickel and Felix Kahr are outstanding attorneys with very good and organisational skills, which is important for handling huge FTO projects and a very large patent portfolio.’
  • ‘The individuals we work with stand out for the way they are excited about their client's business growth and how they support their clients on their path to success.’

Key clients

  • BMC Medical Co., Ltd.
  • Fuji Corp.
  • GE Aviation
  • Hytera Communications Corporation Ltd.
  • Panasonic
  • Lenovo
  • Microsoft
  • Agilent Technologies Inc.
  • Philip Morris Products S.A.
  • Rivian
  • Roche Diabetes Care
  • Samsung Electronics

Work highlights

Advised Broadcom in the context of European and German patent proceedings, including opposition and appeal proceedings.
Handled several German and European patent cases for Microsoft, including opposition and appeal proceedings.
Drafted patent applications and provided ongoing patent portfolio management to Philip Morris Products S.A. in the fields of production technology, products, software, communication, control and electrical engineering and chemistry.
Other key lawyers

André Nickel; Olivia Nemethova; Reinhard Knauer; Thomas Kronberger; Jens Koch; Steven Zeman; Moritz Hoffe; Markus Grammel; Gero Maatz-Hansen; Felix Kahr

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