JUVE Comment

This Munich-based mixed IP firm maintains a strong position in electronics and electrical engineering, particularly communications technology. The firm’s patent attorneys regularly represent clients in EPO opposition proceedings, acting for core clients such as Huawei, Tridonic and Zumtobel in both oppositions and nullity actions.

In recent years, the firm has expanded its representation and prosecution work in chemistry, building a client base that includes companies such as Firmenich.

The firm’s domestic litigation practice has shown steady growth, driven by a consistent flow of new instructions from medium-sized companies. Clients seeking broader jurisdictional reach are increasingly turning to the team for UPC cases.

European set-up

Mitscherlich gained early experience at the UPC through cases for its established medium-sized client base. The firm’s ability to assemble compact, mixed teams allows it to litigate effectively and cost-efficiently for these companies at the UPC. Current cases include representing Grundfos against Hefei in a pump technology dispute and long-standing client Tridonic against Cupower concerning lighting technology. Both proceedings demonstrate that the new court’s promise of swift proceedings appeals to SMEs across diverse sectors, and that Mitscherlich, as a national IP firm, can position itself as an ideal representative for such clients.

Strengths

Litigation regarding electronics and mobile communication patents.

Recommended individuals

Martin Körber,Thomas Körfer (“high level of expertise”, competitor), Christian Rupp (both patent attorneys)

Team

22 patent attorneys, 4 lawyers, 1 dual-qualified lawyer

Clients

Litigation: Huawei against against AVM, Netgear and Exertis over wi-fi 6 technology (settled 2024); Tridonic against TCI over LEDs; Tridonic against Ikea over retrofit lights and in a nullity case at the Federal Court of Justice.