Cohausz & Florack handles patent litigation cases concerning the defence and enforcement of intellectual property rights before the Federal Supreme Court and the UPC. The team integrates litigation strategy and patent prosecution, assesses patentability and is experienced in standard essential patents. Natalie Kirchhofer brings expertise in supplementary protection certificates, also handling EPO opposition and nullity proceedings. Jochen Kapfenberger advises national and international companies on the establishment and development of their IP portfolios in relation to process engineering and general mechanical engineering, while Arwed Burrichter advises on chemistry and life sciences industry matters. Andreas Thielmann retired at the end of 2024.
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Testimonials
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- 'Natalie Kirchhofer is definitely the legal star of the team and has to date never failed us in oral proceedings at the opposition divisions or Boards of Appeal of the European Patent Office.'
- ‘Hendrik Bücker is great to work with. Always professional in his approach and personally a pleasant contact.’
- ‘Excellent team with a solid international network of partners.’
Key clients
- Deutsche Post DHL
- LG Energy Solution
- Sharp
- Otto Junker
- Elanco
- ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe AG
- Viega Technology
- bio-tec Biologische Naturverpackungen
- DVS INNOVATION
- FOGTEC Brandschutz
- Zhejiang Aiko Solar Energy Technology
- innogy SE
Work highlights
Supported Elanco, Inc. on its European patent and trade mark prosecution practice.
Managed the worldwide patent portfolio and provided strategic advice to ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe AG.
Advised Zhejiang Aiko Solar Energy Technology on the majority of its European patent applications.
Other key lawyers
Arwed Burrichter; Gottfried Schull; Natalie Kirchhofer; Christoph Walke; Mathias Karlhuber; Arnd Ziebell; Jochen Kapenberger; Philipe Walter; Matthias Waters; Romina Kuhnle; Tobias Hoheisel; Margarete Rittstieg; Hendrik Bücker