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Known as "the first and last word in patent litigation" (IAM Patent 1000, 2015), there is little our courtroom lawyers across the Americas, Europe, and Asia haven't seen.
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From U.S. patent reform to the European Unified Patent Court. The world is changing. Whether it’s patent expiry or patent trolls that are causing concern, our team of litigators will vigorously defend your position.
We don't only defend, we help you create and grow. With a team of patent prosecution and licensing professionals, we are with you from initial idea to global roll out. Whether you operate in a traditional industry such as life sciences, telecommunications, automotive, or energy, or are part of a new generation operating at the intersection of these industries, we are the team for you.
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Dr. Andreas von Falck
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Representative experience
Acting for Lilly in the landmark patent dispute Actavis v Eli Lilly. The UK Supreme Court ruled in favor of Lilly, reversing two earlier decisions. Lilly was also successful in the German Supreme Court.
Representing Daimler / Mercedes Benz in various patent litigation proceedings in the United States and China; and U.S. IPR proceedings.
Global IP counsel to the consortium of Audi AG, BMW Group, and Daimler AG on their €2.8bn acquisitions of Nokia's digital mapping unit, HERE.
Advising HTC on the then largest patent litigation before the European courts. Multijurisdictional cases against Nokia and NPEs, and advising on FRAND licensing terms.
Handling patent portfolio for Kodak Alaris’ photo kiosk, document scanner, thermal printing, and digital photo frame business, helping Kodak Alaris to mine and defend its portfolio.
Representing Leachman Cattle of Colorado in a challenge to two of its patents. Marking the first PTAB issued post-grant reviews under the AIA.
Representing MSD in a dispute with Shionogi over patents relating to anti-HIV therapy raltegravir.
Advising a leading Japanese innovator pharmaceutical firm on multiple Hatch-Waxman lawsuits relating to the client's blockbuster product.
Representation of ZTE in the landmark case Huawei vs. ZTE before the CJEU (C-170/13) dealing with the antitrust (FRAND) defense regarding standard essential patents (SEP).
Representing leading technology giants in their local and multijurisdictional patent disputes, including Dell, Google, HTC, KPN, Motorola, Oracle, and ZTE.
Awards and recognitions
IP Law Firm of the Year - Italy
Legalcommunity IP & TMT Awards
2021-2018
Global IP Firm of the Year
Managing Intellectual Property Awards
2019 & 2018
Ranked Band 1 for IP on a Global and Europe-wide level
2019
Germany Patent Contentious Firm of the Year
Managing Intellectual Property Awards
2019 & 2018
Japan Foreign Firm of the Year
Managing Intellectual Property Awards
2019 & 2018
China Foreign Firm of the Year
2019
Russia Patent Contentious Firm of the Year
2019
Germany Patent Litigation Firm of the Year
IAM Patent Awards
2019
European Patent Contentious Firm of the Year
Managing Intellectual Property Awards
2018
IP Team of the Year
The Lawyer Awards
2018
UK Impact Case of the Year
Managing Intellectual Property Awards
2018
Germany - Patent Law Firm of the Year
JUVE Awards
2017
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