2022
IAM Patent 1000 – The world’s leading patent specialists 2022
Highly recommended firm – Prosecution and Nullity – LINK
Highly recommended individual: Friedrich Emmerling, recommended individuals: Karl-Ulrich Braun-Dulllaeus and Markus Kreuzberg
“BDPE comprises service-oriented patent attorneys who go above and beyond for their clients. The attorneys exhibit the knowledge level of top technical specialists and, through this, light can be shed on weak arguments of the opposite party. The team is always on top of the technology and creative in finding the right legal solution. Its dedication to its work, combined with exceptional resource management clearly distinguishes it from other patent attorney firms in Germany.” Responsible for the above feedback and giving the outfit its name are physicists Friedrich Emmerling and Karl-Ulrich Braun-Dullaeus. Emmerling counts Huawei among his many high-profile patrons and receives top plaudits for his work: “He has continually demonstrated not only his impeccable technical expertise, but also his close attention to detail, despite a huge number of cases. He is certainly a pleasure to work with, being not only highly respected among his peers and colleagues, but also with the courts. More importantly, Friedrich can think from the commercial perspective – a unique thing not many outside attorneys are capable of.” Braun-Dullaeus also receives high praise, with clients confirming that he “focuses on understanding business and provides constructive suggestions in difficult situations”. “It has been Karl-Ulrich’s strategic masterpiece to join forces with Friedrich Emmerling. With the joint forces of their respective teams, Fritz and Karl-Ulrich are able to accommodate not only the needs of demanding clients but also handle numerous large litigations in parallel.” Joining the pair in the guide this year is Markus Kreuzberg, who brings experience as an engineer in the metal processing industry to his work prosecuting patents and defending them before the registry offices.” – LINK
Managing IP EMEA Awards 2022
BDPE was nominated in the following categories for Germany.:
Law Firm for Patent Contentious (Patent & Trademark Attorney Firms)
Braun-Dullaeus Pannen Emmerling
Practitioner of the Year (Patent & Trademark Attorney Firms)
Karl-Ulrich Braun-Dullaeus
“The Managing IP Awards programme recognises remarkable IP achievements and developments in the last year. Now in its 17th year, the awards cover several intellectual property practice areas and more than 50 jurisdictions.” – Read more
Chambers and Partners – Global and Europe Rankings 2022
Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution in Germany
Band 4 – Braun-Dullaeus Pannen Emmerling – LINK
- “Braun-Dullaeus continues to demonstrate strength in patent matters, most notably in the technology and telecommunications sectors. The boutique frequently acts on oppositions and PCT applications, further boasting strength in standard-essential patents.”
- “The Braun-Dullaeus team is very friendly, perfectly organised and pleasant to work with,” asserts a client, further noting that “the lawyers always deliver a perfectly reliable and future-oriented result.”
Band 4 – Friedrich Emmerling – LINK
- This is the fourth year that Friedrich Emmerling has been ranked in the Chambers Global and Europe Guides.
The Legal 500 – Germany
TIER 2 LAW FIRM RANKING – LINK
“BRAUN-DULLAEUS PANNEN EMMERLING has established itself as one of the most active IP boutiques for nullity actions in Germany since its foundation in 2019. From its offices in Munich and Düsseldorf, the firm is also active in infringement litigation and appeal proceedings. In addition to the litigation practice, the firm also offers advice on patent applications and representation in the corresponding office actions. Karl-Ulrich Braun-Dullaeus (Düsseldorf) and Friedrich Emmerling (Munich) are the group leaders of the firm. Jörg Kohlschmidt (Munich; data protocols and bus systems, high-frequency technology, mobile communications, circuit technology) was appointed salary partner in May 2021.”
Recommended Lawyers:
Friedrich Emmerling
Jörg Kohlschmidt
Karl-Ulrich Braun-Dullaeus
Best Lawyers™/Handelsblatt
List of the best lawyers in Germany for intellectual property law – LINK
- Dr. Karl-Ulrich Braun-Dullaeus
- Dr. Friedrich Emmerling
- Markus Kreuzberg
- Heinrich Georg Pannen
Leaders League – Ranked Firms 2022
Recommended law firm for patent prosecution – LINK
Recommended Patent Attorneys Karl-Ulrich Braun-Dullaeus and Friedrich Emmerling
Financial Times
Europe’s Leading Patent Law Firms 2022 – LINK
One of 167 leading European patent law firms. Recommended for Electrical Engineering and IT & Software (Bronze).
IAM Global Leaders 2022 – Germany
Dr. Friedrich Emmerling has been named an IAM Global Leader. – LINK