JUVE Comment

This Ruhr Valley firm is respected for its patent filing work. AH is very visible in mechanics and engineering patents, partly because Rohmann and Kasseck raised their market presence. The latter was appointed partner at the beginning of 2017. In litigation, AH mostly appears in opposition suits, cancellation proceedings and nullity suits. The firm is less visible in infringement proceedings, as its regular clients are not very litigious.

Strengths

Patent prosecution with technical expertise in engineering.

Recommended individuals

Dr. Michael Rohmann, Dr. Christoph Kasseck (“clients are in excellent hands with either of them”, client), Dr. Andreas von dem Borne, Dr. Jörg Nunnenkamp (all patent attorneys).

Team

6 patent attorneys

Practice

Clear focus on patent prosecution with broad technical expertise. Opposition and nullity suits. Infringement proceedings for regular clients, generally in cooperation with external lawyers.

Clients

Public knowledge: filing and opposition suits for Aldi-Süd, Franz Kaldewei, Novoferm, Mondi, Simonswerk, Thyssenkrupp and TI Automotive.