The firm’s real success story has been the steady flow of litigation clients across a wide technical spectrum over many years, the majority of whom are also advised on patent prosecution.

Bardehle has used its market leadership in Germany to make a charge on other European markets and the UPC.

As a pure IP firm that has internalised the mixed approach like few other German IP firms, Bardehle is a market leader for patent disputes on the lawyer and patent attorney side alike.

The firm is exceptional at ably and responsibly handling complex and sophisticated patent matters with significant business value at risk.

Clients say: ›Their service is simply excellent. They are highly professional, quick, always very detailed and go the extra mile.‹

Solide cabinet de PI, à la compétence reconnue en matière de contentieux de brevets, de poursuites et de marques commerciales. Représente plusieurs multinationales auprès de toutes les instances domestiques comme internationales. Possède une équipe de poursuite spécialisée dans les demandes particulièrement techniques et les procédures de brevet dans les domaines des nanotechnologies, biotechnologies et physique des semi-conducteurs. Conseille plusieurs marques célèbres au sujet de leur portefeuille de marques et de la législation à ce sujet.

The 360-degree patent offering at BARDEHLE PAGENBERG is among Germany’s very best. From its top-notch litigation practice through its technically masterful prosecution and competent handling of the highest-value transactions, the outfit can do it all.

For infringement proceedings, clients call them a ›standout firm in the German market. They have the capacity to provide sufficient resources for very large cases. It is a top litigation firm and likely to be prominent at the UPC.‹

For more than four decades, Bardehle Pagenberg has dominated the German patent scene, combining the skills of patent attorneys and attorneys-at-law to provide a 360-degree offering to its global clientele. ›Not only is Bardehle highly capable in the technical patent and litigation aspects of a case, but the team also very quickly gains a good understanding of the commercial aspects of a business, enabling it to help with strategic decision-making.‹

Bardehle Pagenberg is one of the top patent litigation firms in Europe. Its lawyers are extremely knowledgeable and capable, and their grasp of both the legal and technical issues is extraordinary. The good business sense they bring to the table is invaluable; their communications are consistently timely; and they are open to discussing new ideas and impress with their strategic thinking.

It is a favourite among multinationals, thanks to its geographical reach and impressive bench strength: it plays host to more than 220 ›reliable and responsive” professionals across four European countries, and adopts a holistic approach to patent protection.‹

Les collaborateurs ultra-professionnels de BARDEHLE PAGENBERG sont ›extrêmement compétents pour conseiller les sociétés sur leurs attentes commerciales et leur fournir des réponses rapides. Leurs conseils sont clairs, pragmatiques et toujours constructifs. Ils ne vous laissent jamais tomber – vous savez qu’en cas de vrai coup dur vous aurez la meilleure équipe à vos côtés‹.

Known for the speed and efficiency of its advice, the deft handling of strategic and contentious mandates, and the strength of its international network, the firm meets and exceeds clients’ expectations at every juncture.

An elite German firm that can ably address all trademark needs – from registration to disputes and licensing – Bardehle Pagenberg has provided a superior service defined by its strategic focus for over four decades now.

Bardehle is a very strong law firm [...] They are innovators and thought leaders when it comes to patent litigation in Europe.

A strong team – strategic, thoughtful and capable of handling complex cases involving multiple jurisdictions and complicated technology.

Thanks to its experience in complex cross-border matters, the practice is particularly popular with large international corporations, but also attracts German medium-sized and smaller companies as well as start-ups.

The team is extremely competent, advises very pragmatically and customer-oriented and always with the overall goal in mind.

The lawyers provide clear, concise and actionable advice while keeping the commercial perspective in mind. The result for the client is optimized and not the hourly rate.

Bardehle Pagenberg is our law firm of choice for complex patent litigation in Germany. They navigate us confidently through infringement and nullity proceedings conducted in Germany and combine their experience before the judiciary with an in-depth understanding of our business and our technologies.

Le cabinet d’avocats et d'agents de brevets ‘de première classe’ Bardehle Pagenberg est un ‘exemple d’excellente collaboration entre un cabinet et ses mandants’. L'équipe possède ‘des connaissances sectorielles approfondies’ dans tous les domaines techniques, et offre un ‘conseil pragmatique et honnête’ en particulier dans les domaines de la construction de machines, de l’informatique et de l’électronique. ... L’expérience du cabinet en matière de contentieux de brevets constitue un atout de taille.

Bardehle Pagenberg is one of the leading IP firms in Europe with a very strong IP litigation arm. The general insights gained through litigation are transferred into their drafting, prosecution and opinion practice.

Very highly qualified people who are proactive in their work.

›Bardehle Pagenberg handles all our patent work in Germany: from clearance support, drafting and filing, through to prosecution. They also do litigation work and contract support for us, as well as some trade mark work. The firm provides the best and honest advice, a high level of detail, creativity and an outstanding quality for the money we pay‹, says one client.

Bardehle fights for the client

We appreciate BARDEHLE PAGENBERG since many years for being smart, proactive and loyal. We get advice customized to our business model just as we need it. It’s a great team that can read between the lines.