Providing tailored advice in the intersection between law and technology: patent infringement and validity opinions, IP due diligences and transactions, opposition and nullity proceedings as well as FTO analyses, special projects and non-standard cases. Maximizing the value and impact of intellectual property for technology driven companies as well as investors and M&A consultants by employing a business- and results-oriented approach.

Advice, review and evaluation of research projects and technology transfer applications for innovative technology companies with regard to the state of the art, patentability and economic potential

Comprehensive advice in all questions of patent law, including freedom to operate and infringement opinions, patent portfolio and patent mapping analyses, transaction advice and IP due diligence as well as patent evaluation. Special focus on strategic IP advice for hidden champions and innovative medium-sized companies. Extensive expertise in patent prosecution and structuring of international patent portfolios. A further focus is on attack and defense in German and European opposition and appeal proceedings as well as in nullity proceedings. Securing competitive advantages by patent enforcement. Advice on questions of employee invention law, in particular on innovation programs and incentive regulations.Technical Focus:- Mechanical Engineering- Automation Technology, Additive Manufacturing - Digitisation, Industry 4.0, Internet of Things (IoT)- Medical Technology, Medical Devices, Minimally Invasive Surgery- Renewable Energies- Filter Technology, Hygiene Systems- Industrial Services, Predictive Maintenance, Condition Monitoring- Laboratory Equipment, Bioprocess Technology - Agricultural Technology, Precision Farming- Packaging Technology- Construction Technology

Application-oriented research as well as consulting and technology transfer applications for hidden champions in the fields of industrial services, condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, precision farming, etc.

Strategic management consulting with focus on projects in the area of industrial goods, innovation and process management