Company – Maiwald

About Maiwald

Your concerns are paramount

As one of Germany’s largest and best-known firms in the field of intellectual property (IP), providing optimal services to our clients is of paramount importance to us. Our team comprising about 240 people in Munich and Düsseldorf works closely with each other and with foreign associates, always with an eye to the client’s particular needs, regardless of the particular industry or type of company, whether start-up, medium-sized firm or large corporation, in Germany and worldwide. We at Maiwald will do everything to ensure that all your IP matters are handled with competence and commitment.

Full package of IP services from a single source

You can rely on Maiwald’s wide-ranging expertise. We provide a full range of services covering all aspects of IP law. Our highly qualified patent attorneys and attorneys-at-law unite all of the most important skills one would expect of an interdisciplinary team: sound legal knowledge, business proficiency and a broad range of technical and scientific know-how. And, it goes without saying, absolute professionalism, efficiency and close attention to the needs of each individual client. So you may be assured of receiving the best possible advice on all IP-related issues based on our proven competence and industry knowledge.

Individual attention to each client

You and your IP concerns are the focus of our work. This is why client-oriented and personal consultation form the whole basis of our professional approach. About 100 highly qualified patent attorneys and attorneys-at-law, an in-house patent search department and numerous client-specific teams of assistants are at your disposal. Day for day these dynamic teams apply their skills to solving your IP problems. Both sides gain from the cooperation, as is evidenced by the many long-standing business relationships with satisfied clients.

“In addition to the prosecution practice, which includes a significant EPO opposition practice, Maiwald is experienced in IP strategy consulting and, thanks to the in-house lawyers, was also able to develop a good reputation in infringement proceedings.”

– Legal 500 Germany, 2022

“a good choice for opposition proceedings and actions for nullity as well as for patent infringement proceedings.”

– Legal 500 Germany, 2022

“It is extremely service oriented and works closely with its clients, developing a strong understanding of their needs.”

– IAM Patent 1000, 2021

"As a mixed law firm, Maiwald has experts on all IP-related issues, from employee invention law to compliance and contract law. The close cooperation between patent attorneys and lawyers reduces costs and ensures overall better performance in litigation. [...]"

– Legal 500 EMEA, 2021

A client says: "I know no better firm than Maiwald that I can trust in all patent-related services."

– Chambers Europe, 2021

“I find the co-operation exceptionally good; they have very smart ideas and they are very responsive,’ reports another impressed interviewee.”

– Chambers Europe, 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

"… 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

“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

“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

“This dynamic team of patent attorneys, legal counsel and technical experts won praise for its combination of speedy handling 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

“Maiwald is one of the best in the business for EPO and German patent office prosecution and contentious proceedings.”

– MIP IP Stars, 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 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

“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

“Excellent across the board… Amazing strength in depth”

– IAM 1000, 2022

Company Culture & Diversity

Success through diversity

We are convinced that the diversity of our team is a major factor in our success. It is not surprising that people of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds, age groups and lifestyles will approach a problem from different perspectives, often arriving at better, more creative and viable solutions than will a homogeneous team. Not only our own firm benefits from this philosophy, but also our equally varied international clients. This is why diversity is an essential element of our company culture.

Locations

Maiwald in Munich

The patent and law office of Maiwald has its roots in Munich, Europe’s core patent center. Most of the roughly 240 people at Maiwald work out of the Munich office.

Our clients are very happy with the central location. Our offices are located in the Elisenhof in the immediate vicinity of Munich Central Station and close to almost all forms of public transportation: bus, underground, suburban railway and taxi ranks. The most important patent offices and courts are located in Munich; the European Patent Office (EPA), the Regional Court of Munich and the Upper Regional Court of Munich are within walking distance of our offices, and the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA) and the Federal Patent Court (BPatG) are also within easy and fast reach.

Maiwald in Düsseldorf

The Düsseldorf office, comprising a team of patent attorneys with an engineering background and attorneys-at-law, opened in 2001.

Düsseldorf is a particularly attractive location, because the Regional Court of Düsseldorf includes a highly renowned patent litigation chamber and is therefore one of the most important infringement courts in Germany. Moreover, Düsseldorf is situated at the heart of the metropolitan region of Rhine-Ruhr, one of Europe’s largest industrial clusters.

Board of Directors

Commercial Register of the District Court of Munich HRB 111307

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