JUVE Comment

This Düsseldorf IP litigation boutique stands as one of the most distinguished practices for streaming and mobile communications litigation. The firm’s involvement is nearly ubiquitous in UPC proceedings concerning video codecs, 5G, and other contested mobile communication technologies. Wildanger has undoubtedly established itself as a market leader at the UPC for SEP and FRAND issues. The practice’s measured approach to the UPC has proven successful, with regular clients confidently entrusting their cases to its team of seasoned and emerging lawyers. Recent developments include expanded representation of long-standing client ASUS, now handling proceedings against Ericsson. The firm’s work for Huawei against HMD concerning 5G further underscores its prominence in these technical fields.

Additionally, Wildanger continues to secure new cases in adjacent sectors such as medtech and electronic patents for household appliances. Its role as co-counsel alongside Hogan Lovells for Meril Life Sciences has provided valuable early-stage UPC litigation experience in the medical sector. The team now handles additional cases, including Speed Care Mineral’s litigation regarding wound treatment technology. Their representation of BSH Haushaltsgeräte against Arçelik/Beko concerning steam cooking devices demonstrates the firm’s ongoing commitment to medium-sized clients.

For all proceedings, the independent Düsseldorf firm collaborates with external patent attorneys, having established well-coordinated partnerships with firms such as Bosch Jehle, Cohausz & Florack, and Keenway. Internally, Wildanger has successfully addressed succession planning, promoting numerous young talents in recent years and positioning them effectively in the market. This has enabled the firm to launch strongly into UPC work with a visible team of partners across a balanced age structure, distinguishing itself from similarly positioned boutiques such as Kather Augenstein and Rospatt.

Strengths

SEP and FRAND disputes for NPEs as well as implementers in mobile communications.

Recommended individuals

Peter-Michael Weisse (“highly experienced in SEP cases”, competitor), Alexander Wiese (“reliable”, competitor)

Team

16 lawyers

Clients

Anker against Philips over wireless charging; ASUS against Ericsson over video codec; ASUS against Nokia over video codec; Asus against Lenovo and Motorola over 5G; DivX against Netflix over video streaming; Huawei against HMD over 5G; Crystal Clear Codec against Oppo over EVS audio codec; Dai Nippon Printing against Zapp over materials for OLED displays; Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung against Motorola over EVS audio codec; Innovative Sonic Corporation against Motorola/Lenovo over 5G; Lightguide against Biolitec over endoluminal laser ablation device; VoiceAge against Oppo over EVS audio codec; Atlas Global against Vantiva Technologies and TP-link over wi-fi standard; Meril Life Sciences against Edwards Lifesciences over heart valves; Speed Care Mineral against Teleflex Life Science over wound treatment; Versah against HaeNaem and M. Hernandez/BoneClock over dental burs; BSH Haushaltsgeräte against Arçelik/Beko over steam cooking device; Sotras against Mann + Hummel over filter technology.