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 260 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.
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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.
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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.
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“Maiwald cultivates excellent team spirit, rendering interactive collaboration between the different teams highly productive and leads to great results. The group easily adapts to urgent, large-volume projects. The intensity and effort they put into their work products is outstanding. They work seamlessly as teams, transparently and cooperatively, and they place a premium on recruiting, training and motivating top-level junior talent.“
– IAM Patent 1000, 2023
"A strong team that covers all areas that are important to us at partner level and is also focused on relevant issues. A resource-saving approach, focused on the solution and not on the problem, together with the combination of IP and patent law makes working together very easy for us. The exchange with other in-house departments works smoothly.“
– The Legal 500 EMEA, 2023
"Well organised, competent advice, good level of detail.“
– The Legal 500 EMEA, 2023
"Maiwald provides very responsive interactions, well-founded arguments and a very good strategic view." "The team has a very high work ethos, addresses the right questions and is very focused on strategic issues."
– Chambers Global Guide, 2023
‘Exzellentes Technologie- und Geschäftsverständnis, sehr professionelle Arbeitsweise, hervorragende Anwälte mit hoher Kompetenz.’
– The Legal 500 Deutschland, 2024
‘Besonders ist die technikorientierte Arbeitsweise, die angeboten wird, ohne dass übermäßig auf formelle Probleme eingegangen werden muss.’
– The Legal 500 Deutschland, 2024
‘Partner auf Augenhöhe, patentrechtlich Themen werden immer vor dem Hintergrund unserer Geschäfts- und Forschungsentwicklung betrachtet. Wir wissen, dass die Ratschläge von Maiwald nicht von externer Beraterseite kommen, sondern von jemandem, der sich in unser Unternehmen hereinversetzt.’
– The Legal 500 Deutschland, 2024
‘Das Team ist sehr gut organisiert, sehr responsiv bei immer sehr guter Qualität.’
– The Legal 500 Deutschland, 2024
‘Sehr gutes Verständnis für die rechtlichen Trends, sehr gute Beratung.’
– The Legal 500 Deutschland, 2024
“a good choice for opposition proceedings and actions for nullity as well as for patent infringement proceedings.”
– Legal 500 Germany, 2022
“Excellent across the board… Amazing strength in depth”
– IAM 1000, 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
‘Exzellentes Technologie- und Geschäftsverständnis, sehr professionelle Arbeitsweise, hervorragende Anwälte mit hoher Kompetenz.’
– The Legal 500 Deutschland, 2024
“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
"Litigation and patent prosecution with technical expertise in biotech, pharmaceuticals and chemicals. Licensing contracts. Excellent US contacts."
– JUVE Patent Germany rankings, 2023
‘Das Maiwald-Team ist sehr professionell und hochqualifiziert.’
– The Legal 500 Deutschland, 2024
‘Das Team ist ein Partner auf Augenhöhe. Patentrechtliche Themen werden immer vor dem Hintergrund unserer Geschäfts- und Forschungsentwicklung betrachtet. Wir wissen, dass die Ratschläge, die wir von Maiwald bekommen, nicht von externer Beraterseite kommen, sondern von jemandem, der sich in unser Unternehmen versetzt.’
– The Legal 500 Deutschland, 2024
‘Maiwald besticht durch Erfahrung, ungewöhnlich hohe kommunikative Fähigkeiten (was insbesondere in der Streitbeilegung hilft), Effizienz und tiefes fachliches Wissen. Das Team ist divers aufgestellt, was in diesem Bereich nicht alltäglich ist, und bei vielen Projekten zu fabelhaften Ergebnissen beiträgt.
– The Legal 500 Deutschland, 2024
'The law firm has a very good understanding of complex issues.'
– Chambers Europe Guide 2024, client Europe
'Maiwald's team members are very open and committed.'
– Chambers Europe Guide 2024, client Europe
'The lawyers are technically very experienced, versatile, friendly and approachable.'
– Chambers Europe Guide 2024, client Europe
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