Track record: With a strong focus on patent and utility models, the boutique has developed a strong client of medium-sized and,  DAX-listed German companies, as well as large international groups. The firm marries an IP boutique set-up with the mind-set of a large international law firm. It is  recognized for the enforcement of intellectual property rights in various technical fields such as automotive, telecommunications, medical devices and pharmaceuticals.  

Team & differentiation: Kather Augenstein has six partners and eight lawyers specializing in IP law. For each mandate they form tailor-made teams dedicated to representing clients in the field of patent law at the highest level. Thanks to the long-standing expertise of all their attorneys, the firm has landed an increasing number of important international contracts while continuing to expand its best-friends network with first-class law firms worldwide.

Track record: Hoffman Eitle is one of the largest intellectual property law firms in Europe, with more than 100 professionals, including patent attorneys, attorneys-at-law, engineers and scientists all working exclusively in the field of intellectual property. The Hoffman Eitle group is now present in seven European economic hubs (Munich, London, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Milan, Madrid and Amsterdam). The firm is the market leader in EPO opposition work.  

Team & differentiation: The patent litigation and licensing group of Hoffman Eitle consists of 11 German attorneys-at-law, focused entirely on patent litigation and non-contentious patent matters. The team handles both enforcement and defensive proceedings in all technical fields – from telecommunications and medical devices to pharma to biotech. The international make-up of the team makes it easier for the coordination and direct involvement in multi-jurisdiction disputes.