IP: patents: Litigation
Within IP: patents: Litigation, Bardehle Pagenberg is a second tier firm.
"Clients appreciate the ‘very dedicated and personalised service’ at Bardehle Pagenberg, which fields a mix of patent attorneys and lawyers to provide comprehensive service across the full spectrum of IP matters. The team has represented BMW for over two decades in infringement cases, and is representing Apple in infringement and invalidity cases regarding smartphone technology. Jochen Pagenberg ‘addresses complex contractual issues’, and Tilman Müller-Stoy has ‘a fantastic ability to explain difficult technical subject matter to judges’."
IP: patents:
Within IP: patents: Prosecution, Bardehle Pagenberg is a second tier firm.
"Bardehle Pagenberg is ‘outstanding in its organisation of entry, maintenance andprosecution in multiple jurisdictions’. Telecoms and software are areas of strength, and its clients include Samsung and Dell as well as Adidas. Hans Wegner’s new applications are ‘always well thought through’."
IP: trade marks
Within IP: trade marks, Bardehle Pagenberg is a third tier firm.
"Bardehle Pagenberg’s boutique practice counts several famous names as clients. It advises Campari on portfolio management, handles prosecution and enforcement for Coca-Cola, and recently represented Castel Frères in trade mark infringement and cancellation proceedings at German and European level. The ‘very commercial’ Stefan Abel gives ‘quick, clear and concise’ advice, and Claus Eckhartt is ‘more reliable and in control than many others’."
Patent:
At Bardehle Pagenberg, founding partner and litigation specialist Jochen Pagenberg represents clients from a diverse range of sectors, including semiconductors, telecoms, medical devices and automotive and is also “well recognised” for his ADR, competition and licensing work. Johannes Heselberger is also praised for his “high-quality” disputes work before the German courts and the EPO, as is Tilman Müller-Stoy, whose work in infringement suits and parallel invalidation and opposition proceedings is “top tier”.
Trademarks:
Specialised IP firm Bardehle Pagenberg leads the field in this chapter with four lawyers from its Munich office ranking highly. Jochen Pagenberg is a “national leader” according to peers who recognise his trademark prosecution and enforcement work as “first rate”. Henning Hartwig specialises in industrial design work, encompassing multinational design infringement and invalidity proceedings, as well as acting in unfair competition and anti-piracy matters for clients in the food and healthcare sectors. International trademark conflict expert Peter Munzinger is “highly regarded” for his work on behalf of leading companies in the engineering, chemical, food, fashion, electronics and hospitality sectors and is a “great choice” according to sources. Alexander von Mühlendahl is noted for a “long and distinguished” career in the national and European trademark legislation, most recently acting as vice-president of the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market, and he offers “unbeatable” regulatory expertise to clients in proceedings before the European courts.
A mainstay of the German IP market, Bardehele Pagenberg has "great depth of experience" in delivering both contentious and non-contentious advice and representation to clients. Perhaps best known for its patent practice, its trademark team is also a draw, handling the branding needs of prestigious clients from sectors including pharmaceuticals, perfumes and cosmetics, leisure, financial services, chemicals, engineering, information technology and sportswear. Henning Hartwig has established “a superb reputation” for his work on disputes; Peter Munzinger is also highly rated. Alexander von Mühlendahl brings "great expertise and depth of knowledge, particularly in challenging cases involving non-tradtitional marks". Together, the partners are noted for their "complementary approaches and skills, making this a great team to work with".
Patentanmeldungen
Patentprozesse/Patentanwälte
Patentprozesse/Rechtsanwälte
Bewertung: Kaum eine andere IP-Kanzlei verfolgt das Konzept der gemischten Kanzlei so konsequent wie Bardehle mit ihren sehr präsenten Prosecution- u. Prozessabteilungen. Das sichert ihr weiter einen Platz unter den führenden Patentpraxen hierzulande. Ihre Prozessexpertise bei Patent- und Rechtsanwälten stellte sie im Smartphonekrieg an der Seite von Apple wieder eindrucksvoll unter Beweis. Obschon es Hogan Lovells, Freshfields und Hoffmann Eitle gelang, in dieses Bardehle-Stammmandat einzudringen, vertraten Bardehle-Partner große Teile des Mandats. Auch abseits dieser großen Prozessserie zeigte sich die Kanzlei gewohnt aktiv bei wichtigen Verfahren. Neben vielen internationalen Industriemandanten vertritt Bardehle nach wie vor als eine der wenigen deutschen Kanzleien Verwertungsgesellschaften wie High Point, Mondis oder Celtrace. Die Prosecution-Praxis zeigte sich nach eher schwierigen Jahren in der Wirtschaftskrise zuletzt wieder stabil. Auch wuchs die Kanzlei mit einem erfahrenen Patent- sowie einem Rechtsanwalt.
Stärken: Patent-Prosecution, guter Ruf bei TK- und Softwarepatenten, starke europäische Präsenz und internationale Wahrnehmung. Gemischte Prozesspraxis.
Häufig empfohlen: Dr. Jochen Pagenberg, Johannes Heselberger, Dr. Tilman Müller-Stoy; Patentanwälte: Dr. Wolfgang Bublak, Peter Hess, Dr. Hans Wegner
Kanzleitätigkeit: Umfangreiche IP-Tätigkeit mit deutlichem Schwerpunkt bei technischen Schutzrechten. Anmeldungen mit breitem technischen Spektrum. Enge Zusammenarbeit von Patent- u. Rechtsanwälten bei Einspruchs-, Nichtigkeits- und Verletzungsverfahren. Viel Prozesskoordination und strategische Beratung. Viele Industriekontakte. Starke internationale Klientel. Mehrere Auslandsbüros.
Mandate: Apple gegen Nokia und Motorola um Smartphones; High Point gegen E-plus um UMTS; Cisco gegen Teles um DSL-Patente; Celltrace um TK-Standards; Mondis gegen diverse Monitorhersteller; Vestel gegen Thomson um Monitore; Palm um MP2-Technologie; Salomon gegen Nordica um Skischuhe beziehungsweise gegen Fulcrum um Fahrradkomponenten; Medimmune gegen Novartis; Prozesse für High Point, Gambro, Inpro und BMW; Anmeldung u. Prozesse für Adidas, ConocoPhillips, Nintendo und Teva; Anmeldungen für Samsung, Qualcomm, Dell.
Marken- und Geschmacksmusterrecht
Wettbewerbsrecht
Bewertung: Die Marktwahrnehmung dieser im Marken- und Wettbewerbsrecht häufig empfohlenen Traditionsboutique ist wie bei vielen gemischten Einheiten weniger von ihrer wettbewerbsrechtlicen denn von ihrer markenrechtlichen Expertise beherrscht. Hier war Bardehle zuletzt neben der umfangreichen Markenverwaltung auch häufig in Prozessen zu sehen. Flankierend ist die Praxis für ihre Mandanten jedoch zunehmend auch im Wettbewerbsrecht tätig. Oft betreut die Kanzlei dabei hochkarätige, häufig internationale Mandanten. So waren die Anwälte zuletzt etwa für Castel-Frères oder H&M vor Gericht zu sehen u. zählen Konzerne wie McDonald’s oder L’Oréal zu ihren treuen Mandanten. Daneben baut die Kanzlei langsam, aber stetig ihre Kontakte zu deutschen Unternehmen aus. Ein erfahrener Associate kehrte nach nur einem Jahr bei Bird & Bird zurück ins Münchner Büro.
Stärken: Prozesse, formelles Markenrecht, internat. Ausrichtung.
Häufig empfohlen: Dr. Jochen Pagenberg, Peter Munzinger, Dr. Alexander v. Mühlendahl, Dr. Henning Hartwig („hervorragende Expertise im Designrecht“, Wettbewerber), Claus Eckhartt („kompetent und erfahren“, Wettbewerber), Dr. Stefan Abel
Kanzleitätigkeit: Umfassende Prozessvertretung und -beratung im Marken- und Geschmacksmusterrecht sowie im UWG, daneben große Markenanmelde- und -verwaltungspraxis. Zudem im Werberecht und bei Produkteinführungen tätig. Eigene Büros in Paris, Alicante u. Barcelona.
Mandate: Castel-Frères in Markenprozessen; Campari in Markenverwaltung und Beratung; Garmin zu Geschmacksmusterprozessen; Longchamp in Designschutzprozessen; H&M in Geschmacksmusterprozessen; L’Oréal u.a. bei Markenanmeldungen und Prozessen; Ermenegildo Zegna u.a. wegen Grenzbeschlagnahmen; Coca-Cola u.a. zu Markenanmeldung; McDonald’s u.a. zu deutschem Markenportfolio und bei UWG-Streitfällen; AMD und Nestlé zu Markenanmeldung; Eurosport zu Markenverletzung und Domainrecht.
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Wolfgang Bublak, Claus M. Eckhartt, Johannes Heselberger, Peter K. Hess, Johannes Lang, Peter J.A. Munzinger, Hans Wegner
Clients praise this "Rolls-Royce operation," a patent powerhouse whose leading litigators "give honest, valuable advice - not just the advice they think I want to hear." The large team of lawyers and technical experts counts plant variety among its specialisms. Elsewhere, the team advised mobile phone manufacturer Palm on a patent dispute with Sisvel and Prepaid Cards BVBA on an infringement case. Patent attorney Udo Altenburg specialises in physics, especially medical technology, and mechanical engineering. His "creative mind" appeals to clients, who add "if you want a fighter, he’s the one. He owns the courtroom." Peter Hess specialises in patents in the areas of semiconductors, optoelectronic systems and the computer industry. He is highly commended for his skills as a prosecutor. Physicist Hans Wegner advised Adidas on patent and design rights connected to the football used at the 2010 World Cup. Clients admire this broad-focused patent attorney for his drafting and analytical skills. Managing partner Johannes Lang receives praise from clients for his energy, work ethic and specific sector knowledge. His areas of focus include electronics and telecommunications. "Brilliant" litigator Jochen Pagenberg is respected for his contribution to the profession and his strength as an advocate, while Johannes Heselberger leads many of the firm's major mandates and is commended by market observers.
Bardehle Pagenberg is described by its competitors as one of the most successful mixed firms, with patent attorneys as well as litigators. The firm has particular expertise in the IT sector and continues its focus in this area. In July 2010, it hosted a conference on software patents with delegates from courts, patent offices and industry. Clients in this sector include high-profile names such as Apple, Dell, Samsung and Cisco. Involved in over 100 patent infringement cases a year, the practice has maintained a strong position and remains a respected contender in the IP market. The firm has been involved in a significant case advising High Point in a patent dispute against E-Plus, Ericsson and Nokia Siemens Networks. (...) Further work involved representing Cisco Systems, a networking and communication technologies company, before the German Federal Supreme Court. Johannes Lang, Jochen Pagenberg and Christof Karl advised the client in connection with patent litigation that had lasted over seven years. Cisco Systems successfully invalidated a European and a German patent filed against it by Teles, a German telecommunications equipment company. A subsequent request to re-open proceedings, on grounds of violation of right to be heard, was rejected by the Federal Supreme Court in July 2010
With a market-leading patent attorney practice, this firm handles patent prosecution, portfolio management and nullity proceedings and is one of the most visible and prolific participants in the field. It represents clients before the Federal Patent Court in a diverse array of industries, including chemistry, mechanical engineering, electronics and computer hardware and software. Clients admire the nullity team’s “high quality, adaptability and ability to react quickly to last minute changes.” Others conclude that “Bardehle has great internal organisation and a very high standard of client service”. Peter Hess offers “eloquence, sharp thinking and excellent presentation skills”, drawing on his educational background in physics to advise clients in the semiconductor, telecommunications, optoelectronic and IT fields. Managing partner Johannes Lang is “highly respected for his great technical ability, meticulous attention to detail and deep knowledge” of software, information technology, electronics, telecommunications, semiconductors, digital image and audio processing, smart cards and medical devices. His foreign language and communication abilities also impress.
