JUVE Comment

This respected, mixed IP firm traditionally enjoys a dominant position in the patent attorney scene in the Rhein-Main region, thanks to its strong position in mechanics patents. The prosecution work in chemicals patents is also held in high regard. The patent attorneys litigate for a number of Mittelstand companies and some corporates, e.g. Sanofi-Aventis. K&S is successfully building up its own litigation practice with lawyers, with the UPC in mind.

Strengths

Chemicals, mechanics patents; litigation.

Recommended individuals

Nanno Lenz, Ludwig Schaafhausen (both patent attorneys).

Team

7 patent attorneys, 2 lawyers

Practice

All-round IP activity with a clear focus on patent prosecution: technical expertise in chemicals, electronics, engineering, pharmaceuticals and chemical engineering. Opposition and nullity suits and infringement proceedings, trademarks and unfair competition.

Clients

Rodgauer Baustoffwerke concerning concrete; Klann concerning special tools; frequent portfolio management and litigation for Sanofi-Aventis; filing for Air Liquid, Bundesdruckerei, Lurgi, Outotec and Sorg.