Prüfer & Partner drafts patent and utility model applications at the DPMA and EPO, ensuring optimal enforceability and legal validity for clients spanning the USA, Japan, China and Korea. The firm is frequently instructed by Asian clients, having enhanced its capabilities with a dedicated Asian desk. Jointly leading the practice are Dorothea Hofer, who brings expertise in physics, electrical engineering, and IT, Jürgen Feldmeier, who focuses on mechanical engineering and automotive patents, and Andreas Oser, who specialises in chemistry, pharmaceuticals and life sciences.
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Testimonials
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- 'Dorothea Hofer, Jürgen Feldmeier and Andreas Oser are particularly good. They have a strong ability to understand complicated technical matters, provide appropriate advice and deal with urgent matters.'
- 'The team is distinguished by a collaborative and client-focused approach that emphasises both technical excellence and innovative thinking.'
- 'Jürgen Feldmeier appropriately selects his associates to form a strong team to handle important cases. Our Japanese clients are totally satisfied with quality of the work provided by the team.'
- ‘The individuals consistently demonstrate professionalism, expertise, and a genuine commitment to client success. What sets them apart is their ability to combine deep technical knowledge with practical, solution-oriented thinking.’
Key clients
- EOS GmbH Electro Optical Systems
- Biedermann Technologies GmbH & Co. KG
- Brother Industries, Ltd.
- Multipond Wägetechnik GmbH
- Hymmen GmbH Maschinen und Anlagenbau
- Freiberger Compound Materials
- Knorr Bremse AG
- Toray Industries
- Terumo Corporation
- Knauf Insulation
- BHS Technologies GmbH
- Nipro Corporation
Work highlights
Advised SK On. on a number of patent applications in Europe.
Advised SK Innovation on patents concerning future greentech technologies.
Advised Hymmen on its worldwide patent strategy.
Practice head
Dorothea Hofer; Jürgen Feldmeier; Andreas Oser
Other key lawyers
Markus Adamczyk; Christian Einsel; Christian Gärtner; Susanne Sonnenhauser; Peter Klein