JUVE Comment

IP boutique Dreiss is chiefly recommended for its extensive prosecution activity in patents. The long-established Stuttgart firm has deep roots among Mittelstand companies in the region, such as Innowatech, which it litigated for in (international) disputes, in cooperation with external lawyers. Dreiss is also called on frequently by other law firms for litigation. Overall development in terms of staff and work was steady.

Strengths

Patent prosecution and litigation in engineering, mechanics and electronics.

Recommended individuals

Dr. Thomas Knapp (“adept in litigation”, competitor), Prof. Dr. Alexander Bulling (both patent attorneys).

Team

15 patent attorneys

Practice

All-round IP activity with a clear focus on patent prosecution with broad technical expertise. Nullity and opposition suits. Infringement proceedings are conducted with external lawyers. Also trademarks and unfair competition.

Clients

Robert Bosch, Uhu and Storopack in infringement proceedings and nullity suit; J. Schmalz in US infringement proceedings; Paul Hartmann in opposition suit; filing for Ersa, General Electric, Innowatech, LG Innotek, Nanoscribe.