JUVE Comment

A respected Frankfurt IP firm boasting a strong filing practice, esp. for chemicals, mechanics and electrical engineering patents. Beyond this, the patent attorneys litigate with K&S’ lawyers for long-standing clients, e.g. Klann. Alongside German Mittelstand companies, the firm litigates for corporates like Sanofi-Aventis.

Strengths

Chemicals, mechanics patents.

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 auto parts; portfolio management and litigation for Sanofi-Aventis; filing for Air Liquid, Bundesdruckerei, Techem, Outotec, Kettenbach, SMC, Sorg.