JUVE Comment

The two patent attorneys Markus Gangl and Florian Robl at this pure patent law firm in Innsbruck are gaining recognition for their representation of SME core clients at the UPC. They made a significant impact in the early stages of the UPC with their first hearings before the Vienna local division, representing core client Alpina against competitor CUP&CINO in a dispute over a milk frother. The team has since seamlessly integrated UPC work into its daily practice. This case has progressed to Düsseldorf, and the team has demonstrated versatility across various UPC locations in other matters, achieving notable successes. These accomplishments have encouraged other long-standing clients to entrust their cases to patent attorneys Gangl and Robl. The firm’s lean structure allows it to handle UPC proceedings at competitive rates, which is particularly attractive to clients.

Toggler & Hofmann has adopted an unconventional approach compared to market norms, operating with a small team and representing clients without additional legal support. However, this strategy has proven effective, winning the confidence of their medium-sized regular clientele and yielding initial successes that validate their approach.

Strengths

Comprehensive litigation for SMEs

Recommended individuals

Markus Gangl (“top in oral hearings”, competitor), Florian Robl

Team

2 patent attorneys

Clients

Julius Blum against Arturo Salice over furniture hinges; Epsilon Kran against Pisek Vitli Krpan over cranes; Messerle against Sabert over food packaging; Alpina against CUP&CINO over milk frothers; Progress Maschinen and Automation against AWM/Schnell over manufacturing method for mesh-type support; Tiroler Rohre against SSAB over pile driving tips used on construction sites with certain subsoils; Steindl Krantechnik against BEHA Bau- und Forstgreiftechnik over forestry technology (all public knowledge).