JUVE Comment

This respected firm, where patent attorneys predominate, proved that it is serious about building up a mixed litigation team by adding its first lawyer to the partnership, and, on the patent attorney side, bringing in patent attorney Emmerling, who is experienced in mobile communications suits, and a partner from Eisenführ experienced in electronics patents. Prüfer thus remains one of the most dynamic firms in Munich. The firm is excellently positioned as a prosecution practice, but to raise its visibility as a litigation firm it could capitalize on the rising activity by NPEs in Germany. Prüfer is currently visible in proceedings for regular clients like Brother and Sandos-Hexal.

Strengths

Patent prosecution with technical expertise in electronics, mechanics and pharmaceuticals.

Recommended individuals

Dr. Friedrich Emmerling.

Team

16 patent attorneys, 2 lawyers

Practice

Strong focus on patent prosecution related to pharmaceuticals, medical technology, electronics and traditional engineering. Nullity and opposition suits. Increasingly infringement proceedings with integrated teams. Also trademarks and unfair competition.

Clients

Cateye concerning bicycle lights; patent prosecution and litigation for Brother and Sandoz-Hexal; filing for Eos, Lek, Nidek, Mizuno, Mitsubishi Denki, Trumpf, Voestalpine.