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Pharmaceutical innovation operates at the intersection of regulatory complexity, short development cycles, and highly competitive markets. We advise pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and generics manufacturers on international protection strategies, portfolio development, FTO analyses, opposition and nullity proceedings, and the enforcement and defense of pharmaceutical IP before European and national courts.

Our experience includes, among other things, drug substances and biologics, pharmaceutical formulations, drug-delivery systems, manufacturing processes, generics and biosimilars, pharmaceutical analytics, and supplementary protection certificates.

Technological focus areas

• Small-molecule therapeutics and biologics
• Pharmaceutical formulations
• Controlled-release and drug-delivery systems
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing processes
• Generics and biosimilars
• Supplementary protection certificates (SPCs)

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  Daniel Alge
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  Matthias Brunner
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  Rudolf Griss
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  Marc Keschmann
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  Philipp Weinzinger

Biotechnological innovation requires protection strategies at the intersection of science, complex patent landscapes, and fast-moving development environments. We advise biotechnology companies, biotech start-ups, research institutions, and life sciences businesses on claim strategies for biological sequences and platform technologies, international filing strategies, licensing models, and opposition, appeal, and nullity proceedings.

Our experience includes, for example, antibody technologies, RNA-based systems, cell and gene therapies, vaccine platforms, bioengineering, synthetic biology, and data-driven and platform-based biotechnologies.

Technological focus areas

• Antibody technologies
• RNA-based technologies
• Cell and gene therapies
• Vaccine technologies and platform systems
• Bioengineering and platform technologies
• Synthetic biology

Your contacts

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  Daniel Alge
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  Matthias Brunner
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  Rudolf Griss
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  Philipp Weinzinger

Modern medical technologies combine mechanics, electronics, software, and regulatory considerations in highly integrated technical systems. We develop international protection strategies for medical devices and diagnostic technologies – including FTO analyses, design-around strategies, portfolio development, and litigation in regulated markets.

Our experience includes, among other things, implant technologies, imaging systems, diagnostic technologies, sensor and measurement systems, surgical technologies, wearables, and ophthalmic and dental technologies.

Technological focus areas

• Implant technologies
• Imaging systems and methods
• Diagnostic technologies
• Sensor and measurement technologies
• Surgical systems and instruments
• Wearable systems and monitoring

Your contacts

• 
  Daniel Alge
• 
  Matthias Brunner
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  Rudolf Griss
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  Georg Heger
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  Marc Keschmann
• 
  Paul Schreiner
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  Johannes Strobl

Contrary to common perception, European patent law offers substantial opportunities to protect software-based innovation and computer-implemented inventions. Digital technologies increasingly combine software, data processing, sensor technologies, and AI-based systems. Our attorneys are recognized among the leading experts in this field and advise companies on international protection strategies for digital technologies, including FTO analyses and the enforcement and defense of IP in rapidly evolving technology markets.

Our experience includes, for example, AI-based analytical systems, industrial software, computer vision, embedded systems, industrial data processing, edge computing, and authentication and platform technologies.

Technological focus areas

• AI-based analytical systems
• Industrial software solutions
• Computer vision and image processing
• Embedded systems and edge computing
• Industrial data analytics
• Data-driven platform technologies

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  Matthias Scheiner
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  Fabian Stanke

Electronics and semiconductor technologies form the foundation of countless digital and industrial innovations. We advise companies on international protection strategies for hardware architectures, sensor technologies, communication systems, and control technologies, as well as FTO analyses, portfolio development, and litigation in complex patent landscapes.

Our experience includes, among other things, semiconductor technologies, sensor and measurement systems, power electronics, communication and signal-processing technologies, embedded hardware architectures, and precision metrology.

Technological focus areas

• Semiconductor technologies
• Sensor and measurement systems
• Power electronics and control systems
• Communication and signal-processing technologies
• Embedded hardware architectures
• Precision metrology

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  Georg Heger
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  David Trauner

Industrial and manufacturing technologies increasingly combine mechanics, control systems, software, and automated processes. We advise companies on international protection strategies for industrial systems – including FTO analyses, design-around concepts, patent litigation, and global portfolio development across complex supply chains.

Our experience ranges from robotics and autonomous systems to industrial automation, manufacturing technologies, industrial plant systems, infrastructure technologies, and joining technologies.

Technological focus areas

• Robotics and autonomous systems
• Industrial automation technologies
• Manufacturing and production systems
• Industrial plant and process systems
• Infrastructure technologies
• Welding and joining technologies

Your contacts

• 
  Rainer Beetz
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  Georg Heger
• 
  Paul Maierhofer
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  Matthias Scheiner
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  Fabian Stanke
• 
  Johannes Strobl
• 
  David Trauner

Advanced materials and industrial chemistry form the basis of numerous technological developments. We advise companies in chemistry, materials science, and industrial manufacturing on international protection strategies, FTO analyses, competitive and portfolio analyses, and opposition and nullity proceedings.

Our experience includes, for example, functional materials, polymer technologies, coating and surface technologies, composite materials, metallurgical technologies, and additive manufacturing.

Technological focus areas

• Functional and advanced materials
• Polymer technologies
• Coating and surface technologies
• Composite material technologies
• Metallurgical technologies
• Additive manufacturing technologies

Your contacts

• 
  Daniel Alge
• 
  Matthias Brunner
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  Rudolf Griss
• 
  Marc Keschmann
• 
  Paul Schreiner
• 
  Philipp Weinzinger

The transformation of industrial processes and energy systems creates new technological and strategic challenges in IP. We advise companies on international protection strategies, portfolio development, FTO analyses, collaboration and licensing models, and litigation in rapidly evolving technology sectors.

Our experience includes, among other things, hydrogen technologies, e-fuels, carbon-capture technologies, chemical recycling, catalytic processes, and circular-economy technologies.

Technological focus areas

• Hydrogen technologies
• e-Fuels and sustainable fuels
• Carbon-capture technologies
• Chemical recycling processes
• Catalysis and reaction technologies
• Circular-economy technologies

Your contacts

• 
  Rainer Beetz
• 
  Matthias Brunner
• 
  Rudolf Griss
• 
  Marc Keschmann
• 
  Johannes Strobl

Mobility and aerospace technologies are shaped by international markets, complex supply chains, and demanding technical requirements. We develop international protection strategies for mobility and transportation systems – including FTO analyses, enforcement concepts, and portfolio development across global value chains.

Our experience includes, for example, rail technologies, aerospace technologies, lightweight and structural systems, cabin and interior technologies, and vehicle and logistics systems.

Technological focus areas

• Rail technologies
• Aerospace technologies
• Lightweight and structural technologies
• Cabin and interior systems
• Vehicle and component technologies
• Logistics and transportation systems

Your contacts

• 
  Rainer Beetz
• 
  Marc Keschmann
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  Paul Maierhofer
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  Matthias Scheiner
• 
  Johannes Strobl
• 
  David Trauner

Consumer products combine technical innovation, functionality, design, and brand identity. We advise manufacturers of consumer, sports, and lifestyle products on international protection strategies, portfolio development, and the integration of patent, design, and brand-related IP rights.

Our experience includes, among other things, sports and outdoor technologies, household and consumer products, consumer electronics, technical product systems, lifestyle and design-oriented products, and functional packaging and product systems.

Technological focus areas

• Sports and outdoor technologies
• Household and consumer products
• Consumer electronics and smart products
• Technical product systems
• Lifestyle and design-oriented products
• Functional packaging and product systems

Your contacts

• 
  Rainer Beetz
• 
  Georg Heger
• 
  Marc Keschmann
• 
  Matthias Scheiner
• 
  Paul Schreiner
• 
  Fabian Stanke
• 
  Johannes Strobl
• 
  David Trauner

Advanced physical technologies combine precision systems, optical technologies, and data-driven methods in highly sophisticated innovation environments. We advise companies, research institutions, and technology-driven start-ups on international protection strategies, portfolio development, and litigation relating to physical and quantum-based technologies.

Our experience includes, for example, photonics, laser technologies, quantum technologies, quantum communication, cryptography, optical systems, precision metrology, sensor technologies, and physical simulation methods.

Technological focus areas

• Photonics and optical systems
• Laser and precision technologies
• Quantum technologies and quantum communication
• Sensor systems and physical measurement technologies
• Cryptographic systems
• Precision metrology and simulation technologies

Your contacts

• 
  Paul Maierhofer
• 
  Matthias Scheiner
• 
  Fabian Stanke
• 
  Johannes Strobl