2021
IAM Patent 1000 – The world’s leading patent specialists 2021
Recommended Firm – Prosecution and Nullity – LINK
Recommended Individuals: Karl-Ulrich Braun-Dulllaeus and Friedrich Emmerling
“Commercially focused boutique Braun-Dullaeus Pannen Emmerling arrives in the IAM Patent 1000 this year on a wave of client commendations: “Its advice is clear, well thought out and applicable across multiple jurisdictions; and the team is detail oriented, sensible and shows great judgement.” With legal and technical expertise in abundance, it has made annulment actions something of a specialty: it is currently involved in 5% of all such pending proceedings in Germany. In the spotlight is physicist Friedrich Emmerling, who has been appearing in oppositions and drafting applications for Huawei, while also representing adidas at the EPO. “Friedrich’s attention to detail is immaculate and he recalls all of the issues straight away, so you can discuss any point with him instantly. He is one of the best German patent attorneys out there and has a good feel for what will work before the courts.” Fellow namesake and physicist Karl-Ulrich Braun-Dullaeus is “an impressive analyst” with “broad knowledge of SEP procedure” and the ability to handle a challenging number of cases inparallel.” – LINK
Chambers and Partners – Global and Europe Rankings 2021
Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution in Germany
Band 4 – Braun-Dullaeus Pannen Emmerling – LINK
- Increasingly active boutique, entering the rankings due to its strength in patent matters, most notably in the technology and telecommunications sectors. Frequently acts on oppositions and disputes relating to FRAND. Further boasts strength in standard-essential patents.
- Sources repeatedly point to the firm’s technical understanding, with one saying that they possess “great knowledge and understanding of cellular technologies and great resources management despite a huge number of cases.”
- Another interviewee adds: “The patent attorneys are all highly experienced and drive their work while being practical and efficient.”
Band 4 – Friedrich Emmerling – LINK
- According to his clients, Friedrich Emmerling provides “great coordination of huge lawsuits and resources as well as profound legal and technical knowledge.” He regularly advises clients from the telecommunications sector on various patent matters including FRAND disputes.
Best Lawyers
List of the best lawyers in Germany for intellectual property law – LINK
Legal 500 Germany
TIER 3 LAW FIRM RANKING – LINK
“Braun-Dullaeus Pannen Emmerling, a boutique law firm founded at the beginning of 2019, stands out for its particularly brisk activity in nullity proceedings. The firm got off to a good start, representing large German companies as well as several major international corporations. It is particularly known for its representation of Huawei. Karl-Ulrich Braun-Dullaeus in Düsseldorf and Friedrich Emmerling in Munich head the practice and, in addition to drafting patent applications, are particularly active in patent litigation. Matthias Erdmann, who joined from Betten & Resch, also joined the practice in July 2019 and brings further litigation experience.”
Recommended:
Friedrich Emmerling
Karl-Ulrich Braun-Dullaeus
Matthias Erdmann
Other key lawyer(s):
Markus Kreuzberg
Ju Min Kim
Financial Times
Europe’s Leading Patent Law Firms 2022 – LINK
One of 168 leading European patent law firms in 2020. Recommended for IT & Software (Bronze).
