Intellectual Property & IT Law

Effective advice at the intersection of
law, technology and global markets

Advising internationally operating companies on technology and product transfers across all relevant IP dimensions, for example in complex M&A transactions, is one of our core strengths. Our direct access to a proven international network of specialist patent and trademark attorneys, as well as IT and data protection experts, enables us to provide end-to-end support for all legal, technical and commercial issues. The result: clear guidance, robust protection and solutions that work in practice.

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Our services at a glance

  • Advising on all aspects of intellectual property
  • Protecting, enforcing and defending trademarks, designs and copyrights
  • Drafting and negotiating agreements for licensing, research and development projects
  • Coordinating IP filings across multiple jurisdictions
  • Advising on technology transfers and IP aspects of M&A transactions
  • Comprehensive support in drafting and negotiating SaaS agreements and handling data protection matters
  • Enforcing and defending rights in cases of IP infringement and unfair competition, both in Germany and across borders

Services for inbound projects

  • Filing and defending trademarks, patents and designs in Germany and across the EU
  • Reviewing and tailoring licence agreements to comply with German law
  • Enforcing IP rights before German courts and authorities
  • Expert advice on German data protection law and the GDPR

Services for outbound projects

  • Coordinating trademark, patent and design applications across multiple jurisdictions
  • Adapting international licence agreements to meet local legal requirements
  • Enforcing IP rights abroad in close cooperation with trusted local law firms
  • Advising on international data protection standards and cross-border data transfers
  • Managing global technology transfers and the implementation of international IT projects

All advantages at a glance

  • Extensive experience in the intersection of law, technology and international business
  • Successful enforcement of justified IP claims abroad
  • Direct contact with specialised patent and trademark lawyers as well as IT and data protection experts
  • Comprehensive advice and support on all legal, technical and commercial aspects
  • Efficient coordination of complex, cross-border IP and IT projects

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