{"id":54971,"date":"2026-02-11T10:56:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T09:56:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maiwald.eu\/auszeichnungen\/the-legal-500-germany-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-02-11T13:54:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T12:54:41","slug":"the-legal-500-germany-2026","status":"publish","type":"auszeichnungen","link":"https:\/\/www.maiwald.eu\/cn\/auszeichnungen\/the-legal-500-germany-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"The Legal 500 Germany 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Maiwald is recommended <\/strong>in three practice areasin the 2026 edition of The Legal 500 Germany<\/strong>. In total, 19 lawyers are named in the Legal 500 commentary for their outstanding contributions to their respective practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the category Patent Law: Applications & Prosecution (Patentrecht: Anmeldungen und Amtsverfahren<\/a><\/strong>), Maiwald is ranked in Tier 2. Maiwald\u2019s patent prosecution practice is distinguished by deep technical expertise across pharmaceuticals, chemistry, biotechnology, medical technology, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and computer science. Notable experts include Christian Sch\u00e4flein<\/a><\/strong><\/strong>, who is experienced in designing and managing global patent portfolios (physics, mechanical engineering, digitalisation), and Christian Pioch<\/a><\/strong><\/strong>, who focuses on electronic aerosol generation systems. Naho Fujimoto<\/a> <\/strong>is recognised for her work in assessing and monitoring competitors\u2019 rights and in developing arguments on invalidity and non\u2011infringement; other key contacts include Derk Vos<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> and Alexander Ortlieb<\/a><\/strong>. Core clients include, among others, ABB AG, Beckman Coulter, Philip Morris, BioNTech SE and Merck GmbH & Co. KG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, we are pleased that the following individuals have been noted in this practice area: Dr. Eva D\u00f6rner<\/a>, Dr. Andreas Ledl,<\/a> Dr. Alexander Schmitz<\/a>, Lutz Kietzmann<\/a>, Dr. Dirk B\u00fchler<\/a>, Dr. Martin Huenges<\/a>,  Dr. Eva Ehlich<\/a>, Dr. Annelie W\u00fcnsche<\/a>, Dr. Marco Stief<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maiwald is also ranked Tier 2 in the category Patent Law: Patent Attorneys \u2013 Litigation (Patentrecht: Patentanw\u00e4lte: Streitbeilegung<\/a><\/strong>). The firm is praised for its extensive litigation experience and its professional, solution\u2011oriented approach. In particular, Derk Vos<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> is highlighted for leading contentious proceedings while managing the IP of numerous companies, and Dirk B\u00fchler<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> for representing clients in genome editing and immunology, coordinating complex filings and leading contentious cases. The practice places particular emphasis on cross\u2011border infringement and nullity litigation. Core clients include, among others, Acetate, Sandoz Hexal and Dr. Reddy\u2019s \/ betapharm Arzneimittel GmbH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, we are pleased that the following individuals have been noted in this practice area: Alexander Ortlieb<\/a>, Dr. Eva Ehlich<\/a>, Dr. Sun Jin Lee<\/a>, Dr. Anja Fux<\/a>, Dr. Matthias Hoffmann<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the category Patent Law: Solicitors \u2013 Litigation (Patentrecht: Rechtsanw\u00e4lte: Streitbeilegung<\/a><\/strong>), Maiwald is recommended in Tier 4 and is valued for its efficient working methods and deep technical expertise, especially in pharmaceuticals, biotech and chemistry. Marco Stief<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> is particularly recommended for his expertise in national and international infringement proceedings. Christian Meyer<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> is also highlighted for regularly handling nullity proceedings. Core clients include, among others, FootPrint Technologies and Dr. Reddy\u2019s \/ betapharm Arzneimittel GmbH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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