Patent Law

More Information

We summarized the most important information about patent law litigation in Germany in the brochure "Patent Litigation - Quick Guide to Proceedings in Germany".

The Unitary Patent

Since June 1, 2023, patent infringement and nullity actions in Europe are also possible before the newly created Unified Patent Court (UPC). This means serious changes for the patent system in Europe, including new opportunities and risks. As professional representatives, we will be pleased to assist you in enforcing your patent rights before the UPC or to defend you against allegations of infringement. After a long period of preparation, we are pleased to be involved in the development of this new court system and are of course available to answer any questions you may have. We have compiled further information on the topic page "Unitary Patent".

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HEUKING Patents on LinkedIn

The patent team is present on LinkedIn with the profile page Patent@HEUKING. Our attorneys are also represented on LinkedIn.

Our Services in the Field of Patent Law

Patent Litigation

Our experienced attorneys conduct patent infringement proceedings and validity proceedings before the European Patent Office, the Unified Patent Court (UPC), and national courts, including the Federal Patent Court and the Federal Court of Justice. We support you worldwide in similar proceedings.

Out of court, it is important to assess patent risks and opportunities and act accordingly. Clear positions and resilient strategies are important in order to be respected and to extend the essential corporate freedom. We can also help you in this regard by conducting the necessary research, drafting opinions and defending positions.

Patent Prosecution

Our patent attorneys will be happy to support you in the drafting stage of your ideas. They will assist you in the patent granting process with in-depth knowledge in various technical and scientific fields.

We work interdisciplinary

A patent infringement can have criminal consequences, lead to exclusion from tendering procedures, and result in warranty claims under sales law in the supply chain under commercial law. We can also advise and represent you in such cases.