We are proud to be included again this year in the prestigious IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals list. The guide recognises firms and individuals who excel in the field of patent law. Once again, Maiwald is recommended in the categories “European Patent Office” and “Firms: Prosecution and Nullity (Germany)”.
IAM says:
“Maiwald operates at a scale that supports consistently high professional standards while maintaining a close, personal approach to client service. The team demonstrates strong technical ability and a clear understanding of client needs across all levels, supported by a high level of motivation and a commitment to long-term client relationships.”
IAM also notes that the firm “expertly handle[s] complex, high-value patent instructions across the engineering and life sciences sectors, delivering bespoke solutions that stand the test of time”.
These are our partners ranked as recommended individuals:
- Dr. Dirk Bühler
- Dr. Eva Dörner
- Dr. Eva Ehlich
- Dr. Naho Fujimoto
- Dr. Norbert Hansen
- Sebastian Herzog
- Dr. Martin Huenges
- Lutz Kietzmann
- Dr. Andreas Ledl
- Dr. Christian Meyer
- Alexander Ortlieb
- Dr. Christian Pioch
- Dr. Alexander Schmitz
- Dr. Christian Schäflein
- Dr. Marco Stief
- Dr. Derk Vos
- Dr. Michaela Weigel-Krusemarck
- Angela Zumstein
IAM says about them:
Dr. Dirk Bühler is praised for being “highly responsive and providing clear, strategic input across matters. He manages cases reliably while remaining flexible and responsive to evolving client needs”.
Dr. Eva Ehlich earns special recognition for “combining close attention to detail with strategic judgement which guarantees excellent results. She also coordinates litigation matters outside Europe, managing local counsel effectively and navigating case-specific obstacles with confidence and control”.
Dr. Naho Fujimoto is recognised for advising on critical prosecution and enforcement matters, including the development of successful filing strategies and the supervision of large and complex patent portfolios across multiple jurisdictions.
Dr. Norbert Hansen and Dr. Martin Huenges are highly experienced in coordinating complex EPO opposition and appeal proceedings, particularly in diagnostics, vaccines and materials-related technologies. They advise multinational clients across chemistry, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals on patent protection, portfolio management and freedom-to-operate matters.
Dr. Andreas Ledl and Dr. Christian Meyer are currently representing Dr. Reddy’s in litigation against Sanofi concerning cabazitaxel-based prostate cancer treatments in one of the first waves of “originator v generics” patent litigation.
Dr. Derk Vos is recognised for his expertise in complex SPC disputes and pharmaceutical nullity actions relating to combination products.
Angela Zumstein is highlighted for her deep expertise in the pharmaceutical and chemical sectors, where she leads complex multi-jurisdictional prosecution programmes, oversees substantial patent portfolios and acts as a key contact for China-focused clients.
Dr. Christian Schäflein is recognised for his extensive multinational drafting, prosecution and opinion work in industrial automation and robotics.
Alexander Ortlieb is praised for his work advising on strategic patent portfolio management and prosecution in cutting-edge medical technologies, including image-guided surgery and mixed-reality operating-room systems.
Dr. Alexander Schmitz advises on complex patent matters spanning EPO proceedings and related infringement issues in Germany.
More information can be found here.
