At A&O Shearman, the team displays equal strength in both the high-tech sector, including telecoms, computing and medtech, and the life sciences sector. In addition to instructions in UPC cases, the firm is also maintaining high levels of work in national infringement proceedings. Denise Benz , Jan Ebersohl and Stephan Neuhaus form the core partner trio at the helm. The group’s cross-border capabilities in this space span Asia, Europe and the US.

Recently, the team at AMPERSAND Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB. has focused particularly on expanding its client base in the telecoms sphere, while also maintaining a spread across all technology sectors. Hosea Haag and Jonathan Konietz are the key senior contacts; the former is frequently active in international litigation, while the latter regularly handles utility model disputes. Stefan Eck and Olaf Giebe joined the firm in January 2026 from KLAKA.

At IP boutique Arnold Ruess Rechtsanwälte PartmbB, top-notch expertise in pharmaceutical patent cases, including those relating to biosimilars and second medical use patents, results in a pre-eminent client roster in that field. Bernhard Arnold, Cordula Schumacher, Arno Riße and Marina Wehler are core senior practitioners in the team, and regularly appear in cases before the UPC, as well as handling FRAND matters. Counsel Tim Smentkowski is likewise recommended.

Bardehle Pagenberg is well regarded for the close cooperation between attorneys-at-law, who handle infringement cases before German civil courts of all instances, and patent attorneys who represent clients in proceedings before the Patent Offices and the Federal Patent Court. The firm is also particularly valued for strong cross-national ties between its offices across Germany, and in Paris and Barcelona, which allow for the smooth resolution of cross-border IP disputes. Johannes Heselberger is noted for his comprehensive technical experience in the telecoms, automotive and medical devices fields; Tilman Müller-Stoy is sought after for SEP/FRAND matters; Christof Karl has a niche focus on the computer hardware and software spheres; Tobias Wuttke is highly regarded for his focus on the economic perspective of patent disputes; Volkmar Henke is active in the video and audio coding fields; Tilman Müller‘s expertise spans telecoms, wireless charging, and lighting; and Jan Bösing handles work relating to electronics and micromechanics.

The patent litigators at Boehmert & Boehmert have expertise in all natural and engineering sciences, including mechanical and electrical engineering, chemistry, biotechnology, semiconductor technology, software technology, and environmental technology. Carl-Richard Haarmann expertly represents his clients before infringement courts of all levels. Michael Rüberg is noted for coordinating cross-border litigation.

Opposition, revocation and nullity proceedings all form part of the core workload at CBH Rechtsanwälte. Hannes Jacobsen takes the lead in the Munich office, closely supported by much-lauded specialist Paul Szynka; both are well versed in UPC cases. Another key seasoned name active in Munich is Stephan Gruber, who is valued particularly for his technical expertise. Over in Cologne, Jens Kunzmann is the senior contact.

Clifford Chance has recently built on its well-known capabilities in electronics and telecoms to expand its heavyweight client portfolio into the pharmaceuticals space. The team continues to be highly regarded for its SEP expertise. Tobias Hessel, Claudia Milbradt and Stefan Richter form the leadership trio. The promotion of Nicolas Hohn-Hein to counsel in May 2025 demonstrates the firm’s commitment to growing this practice.

The team at CMS is particularly noted for its cross-border capabilities, which it brings to cases ranging from nullity actions to infringement proceedings. Markus Deck has notable expertise in the automotive, consumer goods and high-tech sectors, while Thomas Hirse focuses on matters spanning the life sciences, mechanical engineering, and automotive fields. UPC work is a growing focus for the group, which Constantin Kurtz joined the firm in January 2026 from KLAKA.

At IP boutique EIP, there is a particular focus is on multinational infringement cases, especially in the field of electronics. Christof Höhne oversees the team, which also fields recommended senior associate Dimitri Kosenko, who is noted for his expertise in FRAND work.

Eisenführ Speiser is increasingly visible in cross-border patent disputes, acting on behalf of major national and international corporations, representing clients before German and European courts, and coordinating parallel court actions. The team continues to be active in EPO opposition proceedings. Michael Schneider and Sönke Schultz are the key senior contacts.

With expertise representing both plaintiffs and defendants, Gleiss Lutz is regularly seen handling infringement and nullity proceedings, as well as UPC cases. Stefan Weidert acts as the overall head of IP, while Matthias Sonntag oversees the focused patents offering. Cross-border work continues to grow steadily.

Infringement proceedings, nullity proceedings, and opposition and appeal proceedings before the EPO all form part of Grünecker‘s core workload. The team represents clients in disputes in all technical fields, including telecoms, software, mechanical engineering, electronics, physics, medtech and life sciences. Bernd Allekotte, Ulrich Blumenröder and Sebastian Ochs jointly lead the firm’s litigation practice; between them, the trio possess extensive expertise in cases at the interface between patent and competition law, and cross-border work.

In addition to its continued strong focus on life sciences, there has been a marked increase in instructions within the tech sector at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP. Ina vom Feld has more than two decades of experience litigating patents before the courts in Germany, the EPO and, more recently, the UPC. In April 2025, the firm welcomed experienced patent litigator Florian Schmidt-Bogatzky to the team from EIP.

Under the expert leadership of Anton Horn, the dedicated patent team at Heuking maintains an active presence in national proceedings, and is increasingly instructed to appear on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants before the UPC. Opposition proceedings before the EPO are also a growth area for the firm. Sabine Dethof has expertise at the intersection with antitrust law, while Philipp Schröler is noted for his extensive experience in cross-border matters in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors.

At IP boutique Hoffmann Eitle, patent attorneys, attorneys-at-law, engineers and scientists work cohesively to handle litigation. The firm is divided into four main technical departments, namely chemistry, biotechnology, mechanical engineering and electrical engineering. Dirk Schüßler-Langeheine is a key senior figure who regularly appears before the UPC. Thomas Gniadek joined the team in January 2026 from Simmons & Simmons.

The patent litigators at Hogan Lovells International LLP are well known for acting in UPC cases, including nullity counterclaims and central revocation actions. Miriam Gundt oversees the firm’s global IP offering, with Andreas Renck taking the lead across Europe and Andreas Bothe helming the German branch. Andreas von Falck is highly experienced in cross-border litigation, including in Europe, the United States, and Asia. Steffen Steininger heads up the Munich patent law group, and is noted for his deep understanding of the telecoms, life sciences, and automotive industries. The firm’s continued growth in the patent litigation sphere is exemplified by Felipe Zilly‘s recent promotion to partner.

At intellectual property boutique HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER, the focus is most strongly on the technical fields of electronics and telecoms, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, and automotive and optics. The team is regularly responsible for the planning and coordination of cross-border proceedings in Europe and close coordination with parallel proceedings in other jurisdictions, in particular the US. Key senior contacts Klaus Haft and Martin Köhler expertly act for clients before both the UPC and national German courts. Christine Kanz is a notable name for international matters in the patent litigation space, while Carina Höfer is recommended for her expertise in FRAND work. The practice was further strengthened by the arrival of Thomas Becher, previously at HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER, in January 2026.

The highly specialised offering at Jones Day is recommended for its breadth and depth in a range of sectors. Gerd Jaekel heads up the dedicated engineering litigations group; Christian Paul oversees the chemistry and pharmaceuticals litigations team; and Dorothée Weber-Bruls leads the focused physics practice group. Olga Bezzubova acts as the overall head of patent attorneys across Europe.

Kather Augenstein Rechtsanwälte fields a well-regarded team of 17 lawyers specialising in intellectual property disputes. Name partners Peter Kather and Christof Augenstein remain active, regularly appearing before courts of all levels. Other key senior contacts include Miriam Kiefer, who frequently handles cross-border disputes, and Christopher Weber, whose expertise spans, inter alia, the fields of software, electronics, pharmaceuticals, chemistry, mechanics and plastics processing. The team regularly handles validity proceedings before the European Patent Office, the Federal Patent Court and the Federal Court of Justice.

Under the leadership of Julia Schönbohm, the offering at Linklaters continues to excel in handling complex multi-jurisdictional litigation matters, both on the enforcement and defensive side. Technology, life sciences, chemicals, semiconductors and consumer products are all key sectors of focus. Infringement proceedings form a core part of the practice, as does UPC work.

The pharmaceutical, biotech and chemical sectors are particular areas of focus for the team at Maiwald GmbH. Key senior contact Marco Stief is recommended for his expertise in handling both national and international infringement cases. Also noted is Christian Meyer, who regularly handles validity proceedings.

International cooperation is a hallmark of the team at Mayer Brown LLP, where Christoph Crützen has a high-profile client roster spanning companies in the electronics, IT, life sciences, and biotechnology industries. Ulrich Worm regularly appears before the UPC.

The team at McDermott Will & Schulte continues to see a steady stream of national and cross-border work, as well as increasing instruction to appear before the UPC. Boris Uphoff and Henrik Holzapfel are the key names to note; the latter’s regular caseload includes SEP and FRAND work.

Noerr is particularly valued for its expertise in the field of SEP and FRAND litigation, where the firm continues to expand its reach, including acting in cases before the UPC. Another major focus is on patent infringement proceedings in the AI space. Ralph Nack leads the team, providing particular expertise in patent infringement proceedings as well as nullity and opposition proceedings.

PENTARC was founded at the end of 2025 by a team of former Taylor Wessing partners consisting of Christian Lederer, Dietrich Kamlah, Anja Lunze, Michael Schächinger, and Jan Phillip Rektorschek. The firm focuses on patent disputes as well as licensing and contract matters.

The 16-strong team at Preu Bohlig & Partner covers a broad technical base – spanning inter alia the automotive, pharmaceutical, telecoms and electronics sectors – and is steadily increasing its activity before the UPC. Christian Donle focuses on infringement proceedings, including nullity actions; Christian Kau and Martin Momtschilow regularly handle international matters; and Matthias Hülsewig is noted for FRAND work. Andreas Haberl and Axel Oldekop are also key partner-level names to note.

Helmed by Marcus Grosch, the team at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP represents clients operating in every technological sector, from electronics to pharmaceuticals, at all stages of their patent litigation. The group regularly handles both infringement and validity actions before the UPC. Johannes Bukow has specific experience at the interface of patents and antitrust, and is consequently a go-to for FRAND work. Jesko Preuß and Katrin Gerstenberg expertly act in opposition proceedings at the EPO and in nullity actions before the German Patent Court and the Federal Supreme Court.

At rospatt, all practitioners are intellectual property specialists who are well versed in litigation. The firm represents large and medium-sized companies in national and multinational disputes, and is well regarded for its expertise in SEPs. Max von Rospatt is particularly active in cross-border disputes, and regularly works in integrated teams with patent law specialists from various countries. Thomas Musmann is noted for his strength in the mechanical engineering and medical technology spheres. Henrik Timmann regularly appears before all German civil courts, including the Federal Patent Court and the Federal Court of Justice in nullity proceedings.

Under the leadership of Thomas Lynker, the team at Taliens represents clients from a vast span of industries in patent infringement proceedings before the UPC and before all relevant patent infringement courts in Germany. The firm is well regarded for its SEP and FRAND expertise. Opposition and nullity proceedings before the European Patent Office are another stalwart of the group’s work.

The well-regarded team at Taylor Wessing represents clients before all national courts in patent matters and before the German and European Patent Office in opposition proceedings. A core strength is the group’s vast technical know-how within the life sciences and telecoms sectors. Gisbert Hohagen oversees the firm’s German patent technology and life sciences practice group. Practitioners regularly appear before the UPC, and the team also has a robust track record in pan-European patent litigation. Christian Lederer, Dietrich Kamlah, Anja Lunze, Michael Schächinger and Jan Phillip Rektorschek left the firm in late 2025 as part of the founding of PENTARC.

For patent and utility model infringement proceedings, Vossius & Partner provides clients with a coordinated team of attorneys-at-law and patent attorneys with expertise in every core scientific and technical field, including medical technology, e-cigarettes, biotech and pharmaceuticals. Thure Schubert regularly appears in opposition and revocation proceedings before the European Patent Office, the German Federal Patent Court and the German Supreme Court, while Georg Andreas Rauh focuses on representing major national and international clients in complex patent disputes before the German infringement and nullity courts. The firm’s expertise in FRAND work is also noteworthy.

Wildanger Kehrwald Graf v Schwerin & Partner mbB is particularly recognised for acting in SEP and FRAND disputes. In terms of sector expertise, the group is best known for its strength in the electronics, mechanics, and pharmaceuticals spheres. Peter-Michael Weisse predominantly handles patent infringement cases before the UPC and national courts throughout Germany, often with parallel proceedings around the world, while Eva Geschke regularly acts in opposition and nullity proceedings before the EPO, the Federal Patent Court and the Federal Supreme Court in Germany.