ENFORCEMENT OF YOUR IPR
We vigorously defend your interests
As an experienced patent law firm, we competently represent you in the extrajudicial and judicial enforcement of your IPR – i.e. patents, trademarks, designs or utility models. The basis of every action is the careful examination of whether there is actually an infringement of IPR. Here, we have many years of experience and recognize early on whether legal action is worthwhile.
Enforcement often begins with an amicable letter to clarify whether a third party feels authorized to use your IPR. If there is a infringement, we usually issue a warning – combined with a request for injunctive relief, information and, if applicable, damages. Our goal is to resolve conflicts out of court as early as possible.
If an out-of-court settlement is not possible, we will consistently enforce your rights in court. We always conduct infringement proceedings together with experienced and specialized lawyers – both before national courts and before the Unified Patent Court (UPC), especially for European patents with unitary effect. In close coordination with our partner law firms, we ensure that your claims are represented professionally, convincingly and vigorously in court.
If rapid action is required – for example, immediately after the grant of a patent or the sudden appearance of a competitor – an application for a preliminary injunction may be the appropriate means. This allows an infringement of IPR to be prevented in quickly, often within a few weeks. We also advise you quickly and comprehensively in such urgent cases and enforce your rights with vigor.
Good license agreements – seize opportunities and avoid risks
A license agreement regulates how others may use your IPR – and is therefore a powerful instrument for exploiting innovations economically. At the same time, a poorly worded contract can quickly backfire: Unclear regulations, missing exclusivity clauses or incomplete remuneration provisions often lead to lengthy conflicts. We support you in drafting IP causes in license agreements in a legally secure, clear and strategically sensible manner.
In doing so, we pay attention not only to the legal formulations, but above all to your economic interests.
What exactly is the licensee allowed to do – and what is not? Does the license apply worldwide or only regionally? Is it limited in time? What control rights do you have as the owner?
Whether you grant or receive licenses: We ensure that your rights and interests are protected.
From contract drafting to negotiation and beyond – this is how you create trust, avoid disputes and secure the sustainable success of your ideas.
CONTACT
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We look forward to your ideas!