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“The attorneys at rospatt osten pross are extremely knowledgeable, very professional, highly talented, and enjoy a distinguished reputation at the courts and among their peers. They have a long and outstanding history of success serving patrons of various sizes from a multitude of sectors, and do a superb job at delivering strategically sound and relevant advice that is tailored to meet their needs. The team excels at handling large international disputes and works efficiently with other firms to provide the best possible solutions. The outfit is simply one of the most renowned IP practices in Germany and Europe.” Leading the charge, firm namesake Max von Rospatt is a polished courtroom operator with a knack for crafting the best arguments. A formidable advocate, he is sought out by the likes of Sequenom and Illumina, who he has recently successfully represented in infringement actions against Cenata and Roche which went to the Federal Supreme Court. Veteran trial lawyer Stephan von Petersdorff-Campen earns praise for his “excellent knowledge of all IP matters. He provides expert support and advice in judicial and extrajudicial patent infringement proceedings, explains complex concepts in a clear manner, and keeps the needs of his clients as the highest priority.” Just as adept in the courtroom as he is at the negotiating table, Thomas Musmann is “an excellent attorney who is extremely talented, experienced and knowledgeable”. He deftly steers disputes to a satisfying close for his following, and has recently been representing AMO, a global market leader for laser eye surgery, in its patent war against key competitor Alcon. “When Rüdiger Pansch handles cross-border litigation, he can be guaranteed to act quickly and carefully while keeping in mind the commercial interests of his clients. Not only does he deliver great results in the courtroom, he also puts in excellent performances negotiating settlement agreements.” “Hetti Hilge is a highly gifted and hardworking practitioner who brings an in-depth understanding of the laws and regulations that govern patent litigation in Germany and abroad. She produces clear, concise and compelling legal documents, and has the ability to articulate complex legal and technical concepts clearly in the courtroom. Hetti is well organised and always comes prepared in order to present the case in the most effective way, while also having the ability to adapt to changing situations and unexpected developments. She always hits the right note with patrons and contributes greatly to their success.” “Henrik Timmann is one of the top litigators in Germany. He is feared by counterparts and has a fantastic track record of success, thanks to his crystal-clear, concise and compelling briefs. Henrik is open minded, processes the most complex information and intricate technology exceptionally fast, and has a profound knowledge of the law.” “It is always a positive experience working with Markus Lenßen. He is a fantastic partner to have onside in negotiations, thanks to his collaborative approach and clear communication skills. Markus quickly assimilates complex information and is a true up-and-coming star.” “André Sabellek is a rising star on the patent litigation scene. He continually impresses through quickly grasping complicated technical matters and is extremely structured in breaking down the key technical and legal issues.” Hilge, Timmann, Lenßen and Sabellek have been kept busy recently, handling a major SEP litigation for Samsung Electronics against state-owned Chinese SEP company Datang Mobile; Samsung has been accused of infringing four patents declared essential to the 4G, 4.5G and 5G mobile telecommunication standards.
For more than 75 years, rospatt has specialised in the fields of industrial property rights (patents, supplementary protection certificates, trademarks and designs), copyright and competition law, as well as related fields such as media law and product liability. We offer advice targeted to the needs of our clients and act as tireless and effective counsel both in court and in negotiations. The firm combines tradition and competence with imaginative ideas for legal advice in the IP field.
Client base
We are proud of the trust placed in us by our international clients, which are active in industries as varied as aeronautics, aircraft manufacturing, audio and video processing, biotech, chemistry, computer technology, electronics, fashion, furniture, genetic engineering, machine tools and mechanical engineering, materials, medical engineering, optics, pharmaceuticals, process engineering, satellite technology, semiconductors and telecoms. Our clients range from the biggest groups to small and medium-sized enterprises. Our independence, together with our position as a compact and highly specialised law firm, relieves us to a great extent from conflicts of interest.
Work focus
One focus of our work is litigation. We secure the entrepreneurial basis of clients’ businesses by defending and enforcing their IP rights or by warding off attacks from competitors. We appear before all German and European courts and the German and international offices for trademark and design protection. We are frequently assisted in our work by independent patent attorneys. Our experience with multinational trial series and our good contacts with firms in other countries enable us to provide clients with the best strategies and concepts on short notice whenever the need arises.
Areas of specialisation
- Industrial property rights (patents, utility models, standard- essential patents etc)
- Trademark law
- Design protection
- Copyright law
- Product piracy
- Unfair competition law
- Antitrust law
- Product liability
At home in
- The UPC
- All German district courts
- All German regional appeals courts
- The Federal Patent Court
- The Federal Supreme Court (for nullity suits)
- The General Court of the European Union
- The Court of Justice of the European Union
- The German Patent and Trademark Office
- The EPO (including the Opposition Divisions and Boards of Appeal)
- The EU Intellectual Property Office (for trademarks and designs)
- Criminal prosecution, customs and finance authorities (for product piracy)
- Arbitral tribunals
Lawyers
- Stephan von Petersdorff-Campen (partner)
- Max von Rospatt (partner)
- Thomas Musmann (partner)
- Henrik Timmann (partner)
- Rüdiger Pansch (partner)
- Hetti Hilge (partner)
- Markus Lenßen (partner)
- André Sabellek (partner)
- Simon Klopschinski (partner)
- Miriam Büttner (associate)
- Melanie Strobel (associate)
- Jan-Kristian Kritzler (associate)
- Tabea Schäfer (associate)
- Philipp Georgi (associate)
- Leonard Backhaus (associate)
Languages
Our working languages include German, English, French and Italian.
Jurisdiction