JUVE Comment

As in previous years, this patent attorney firm, which is respected for its prosecution work, shifted up a gear. The patent attorneys are not only filing more patents for regular clients, they also gained a number of new clients, incl. Vorwerk. The firm saw most growth, however, in work for Asian companies. MH&P is also very active in IP-related due diligence work, e.g. in connection with the Molecular Partners IPO and the Sorbion sale to BSN Medical. The patent attorneys frequently appear in infringement proceedings.

Strengths

Prosecution with technical expertise in chemicals, engineering and telecoms patents.

Recommended individuals

Dr. Stefan Michalski, Dr. Aloys Hüttermann (“very satisfied with his litigation”, client), Dr. Dirk Schulz, Guido Quiram, Dr. Uwe Albersmeyer (all patent attorneys).

Team

24 patent attorneys

Practice

In IP, clear focus on patent prosecution with a broad technical spectrum. Opposition and nullity suits. Infringement proceedings with external lawyers. Also transaction-related advice.

Clients

Sorbion shareholder on sale to BSN Medical; Molecular Partners on IPO; Skylotech regarding protective equipment; Classen on licenses; filing for ABB, Acer, Oerlikon Balzers, Phoenix Contact, Gigaset, SMK, Vorwerk.