“[…] a glowing reputation for its stellar prosecution and transaction output. The firm continues to light up the patent scene with its unique take on non-contentious briefs.”
– IAM 1000, 2016
“This IP boutique recommended for patents enjoys a solid reputation for work for the pharmaceutical sector – both prosecution and litigation – and boasts a very active, mixed litigation team with many years of experience.”
– JUVE German Commercial Law Firms, 2017
“Excellent US contacts.”
– JUVE German Commercial Law Firms, 2017
“Maiwald Patentanwalts GmbH has a ‘high understanding of clients’ needs’ and is noted for its ‘outstanding quality of work’ and providing ‘valuable advice’. The ‘big team spirit, also with regard to client relationships’ stands out alongside the ‘practically oriented working methods’ and ‘deep industry expertise’.”
– Legal 500 Germany, 2018
“The attorneys win praise for their confident demeanour in oral proceedings and their proactive attitude.”
– Chambers Europe, 2018
“One client says: ‘They understand the technology quickly, are very skilled in handling oral proceedings before the EPO, and present arguments really well. All the attorneys are very service-minded and usually a step ahead, suggesting things we want to do before we even ask for them.’”
– Chambers Europe, 2018
“With special technical knowledge of the biotechnology sector, the firm has always been a favourite among pharmaceutical companies, but it is now also making significant inroads into the electronics and telecoms worlds.”
– IAM 1000, 2018
“Prosecution and post-grant validity challenges before the EPO account for a significant slice of Maiwald’s workload, but multi-jurisdictional infringement battles also weigh heavily.”
– IAM 1000, 2018
“This ‘dynamic team of patent attorneys, legal counsel and technical experts’ won praise for its combination of ‘speedy handling’ and ‘in-depth technical and industry-related knowledge’. Also emphasized were its ‘competence in opposition proceedings’, its ‘excellent service’ and ‘pragmatic advice’ as well as ‘outstanding industry knowledge’ and ‘special expertise in the fields of pharma and life sciences’.”
– Legal 500 EMEA, 2019
“One client says: ‘For prosecution and opposition work, I rate Maiwald highly - I have been impressed by their attention to detail, strategic mindset and good technical knowledge.’”
– Chambers Europe, 2019
“One client says: ‘I would definitely say that their knowledge is second to none, it is a very robust team with a high level of detail and a high level of knowledge.’”
– Chambers Europe, 2019
“The handling of international proceedings and Maiwald’s reputation for meeting challenges and achieving excellent results are particularly highlighted. IAM emphasizes Maiwald’s outstanding client base abroad and in particular the representation of Japanese clients in EP proceedings.”
– IAM 1000, 2019
“Maiwald is one of the best in the business for EPO and German patent office prosecution and contentious proceedings.”
– MIP IP Stars, 2019
"… pharma and biotech patents remain Maiwald’s calling card. Indeed the firm is at the top of the market when it comes to prosecution and litigation in biotech."
– JUVE German Commercial Law Firms, 2019/2020
“‘I would specifically recommend them for freedom-to-operate analyses for technical cases,’reports one client, who also highlights the firm's research team, saying:‘This is a huge advantage and something we really value.’”
– Chambers Europe, 2020
“‘I find the co-operation exceptionally good; they have very smart ideas and they are very responsive,’ reports another impressed interviewee.”
– Chambers Europe, 2020
