JUVE Comment

Kröner’s respected patents team boasts in-depth expertise in the pharmaceuticals industry. It also defended many patents for regular clients like Beiersdorf (cosmetics) and Pure Fishing (fishing accessories). Spiegelhalder mainly conducts litigation related to mechanics patents; he coordinates international proceedings for regular Mittelstand client Hauck, currently in the US concerning child seats.

Strengths

Pharmaceuticals litigation, strong position before the Hamburg courts.

Recommended individuals

Dr. Lars Kröner, Dr. Torsten Spiegelhalder.

Team

2 partners, 1 of counsel

Practice

Mainly litigation focusing on trademarks and unfair competition and pharma advertising law. Strong presence in the pharmaceuticals and healthcare sector. In patents, primarily litigation, licenses and strategic advice.

Clients

Beiersdorf concerning sun cream; Hauck concerning child seats; Pure Fishing against Shimano regarding fishing accessories; Schüco on acquisition of patent family.