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The Firm: The firm's "fantastically strong" (Legal500, 2008) patent litigation practice is praised for "its great expertise and experience in patent infringement disputes and employee invention law matters" (Chambers Europe, 2008) as well as for its “excellent national and international network with other law firms and patent agents", allowing the firm "to handle large complex domestic and cross-border patent litigations in the technology, biotech and pharmaceutical sectors" (Chambers Europe, 2008).
Chambers Europe 2009 resumes: “An excellent IP boutique with a fantastic reputation in the telecoms world,” this firm has carved out a niche for itself in high-profile IP litigation, with a special emphasis on patent infringement disputes. ... Sources also note that the firm’s success in attracting high-quality new recruits has enabled it to “gather momentum of late and cement its profile as a dynamic national and global presence.”
Correspondingly, the firm is top-ranked among Germany's leading patent litigation firms by Chambers Europe, Legal500, MIP, PLC, Juve and listed in BestLawyers.com. In addition, the firms trademark and unfair competition practice is highly regarded among others in Managing Intellectual Property's World's IP Survey featuring the world's leading IP firms.
The Lawyers: According to Chambers Europe 2009 observers note: “The lawyers here know the law inside-out and understand the judges, making it a prime contender in this field - it has an enviable track record.” According to Legal500, 2008 "clients note that name partner Thomas W. Reimann, in particular, has an ‘ exceptional standing’ in the market, and ‘ sets an example for associates, trainees and future lawyers without displaying the need to show off’". Christian Osterrieth "really has his eyes on the ball" in patent law (Chambers Global 2006) and is listed in The International Who's Who of Trademark Lawyers. Martin Köhler is "highly rated as an expert in the electronical, mechanical engineering, automotive, pharmaceutical and medical technology sectors" (Chambers Europe 2008). "Klaus Haft enjoys an excellent reputation as “an extremely focused, structured patent and design law expert with outstanding technical understanding.” (Chambers Europe 2009). According to Chambers Europe 2008, "clients praise Christine Kanz's 'great knowledge in the pharmaceutical, chemical and biology sectors: as one client put it, she is intelligent, experienced, and understands all technical issues.” Kay N. Kasper and Thomas Schmitz are also frequently recommended by peers and in respective surveys.
