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Maiwald GmbH

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Maiwald GmbH assists clients with the development, expansion and coordination of global patent portfolios. The practice also assists with transactions from an IP perspective and handles contentious as well as prosecution. The clients, who often operate globally, stem from sectors such as pharmaceuticals and chemistry, biotechnology, medical technology, mechanics and electrical engineering, while the team enjoys a particularly good reputation in Asia, for example Japan, Korea and China. Due diligence, freedom-to-operate analyses and portfolio management are among the core competencies of Derk Vos, who is primarily active in the pharmaceutical and chemistry sectors. The US and Japan represent Alexander Ortlieb's geographical focus; he is well versed in physics, medical technology and computer-based inventions, among others.
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  • 'Very good combination of patent lawyers and solicitors in the field of intellectual property law.'

  • 'Extremely client-oriented and technically strong, yet friendly and open.'

  • 'We were immediately impressed by the client focus and the quality of patent applications prepared by Maiwald. We also greatly appreciate the collegial approach and open discussions with the lawyers.'

  • 'Very good applications and procedural management for patent applications; very good advice in the area of ​​legal enforcement.'

  • 'The practice has a modern and uncomplicated way of advising and supporting clients on patent law.'

  • 'Sophia Ertl and her colleagues are very helpful. Concerns and questions are formulated clearly, even for a layperson, and communication is very fast. The most important things can be quickly gleaned from the correspondence, while more in-depth information is also available. Furthermore, technical topics do not need to be explained in great detail, as there is a good understanding of the subject matter or it is worked out independently. This also means that the ideas that come from practice regarding registrations are very good.'

Key clients

  • Brainlab AG
  • CSP Auburn
  • SIO2
  • Merck GmbH & Co KG
  • Ocular Therapeutix Inc.
  • Philipp Morris
  • Powermat Technologies
  • Sandoz Hexal
  • University of California
  • United Grinding
  • Volvo Car

Other key lawyers

Eva Dörner; Andreas Ledl; Christian Pioch; Alexander Ortlieb; Alexander Schmitz; Lutz Kietzmann; Dirk Bühler; Martin Huenges; Angela Zumstein; Eva Ehlich; Sophie Ertl; Naho Fujimoto; Christian Schäflein; Annelie Wünsche; Derk Vos; Marco Stief