Our awards

The Legal 500 EMEA 2024

'Extremely experienced, perfect service, quick response, excellent patent attorneys involved in patent infringement proceedings.’

‘Extensive expertise in providing sound advice and the ability to render business relevant assistance.’

'They are by far the smartest and most effective law firm I have ever worked with throughout my career.'

‘Clever, practical, to the point and successful every time.’

‘High success rate in obtaining patent grants. High success rate in patent law cases. Good search engine for patents.’

‘Cohausz & Florack stands out as an uncomplicated and professional partner. Even as a small medium-sized company, we are taken seriously and advised with enthusiasm. Free training courses on international patent law are always at high professional level.’

Patent Litigation - Patent Attorneys: Tier 1
Special mentioned: Gottfried Schüll, Dr. Arwed Burrichter, Dr. Christoph Walke, Dr. Jochen Kapfenberger, Dr. Natalie Kirchhofer, Matthias Waters

Patent Prosecution: Tier 1
Special mentioned: Gottfried Schüll, Dr. Arwed Burrichter, Mathias Karlhuber, Philipe Walter, Arnd Ziebell, Dr. Jochen Kapfenberger, Dr. Henning Sternemann, Jan Ackermann

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Chambers Europe 2024

Patent Attorneys: Contentious - Band 1

Patent Prosecution - Band 2

"The law firm possesses an excellent skill set of lawyers and IP rights specialists and a very good network of partner firms."

"COHAUSZ & FLORACK are always prompt in their communications, which is essential for patent prosecution. The lawyers are proactive with reminders and other docketing procedures.

"They staff matters appropriately with the right level of technical and legal expertise."

"The firm provides very good service levels and is always available for questions."

Special mentioned: Dr. Arwed Burrichter, Dr. Natalie Kirchhofer

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Chambers Global 2024

Patent Contentious: Tier 1

Patent Prosecution: Band 2

Special mentioned: Dr. Arwed Burrichter, Dr. Natalie Kirchhofer

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WTR 1000 2024

Boasting one of Germany’s deepest patent attorney practices, Cohausz & Florack also houses a thriving attorney-at-law offering. These practitioners serve up high-quality advice across the range of soft IP and branding issues. Special mentioned: Ulrike Alice Ulrich, Rebekka Schiffer

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Legal 500 Deutschland 2024

'High success rate in the granting of patents. High success rate in patent disputes. Good search system for patents.'

'Cohausz & Florack is characterised as an uncomplicated and competent partner. Even as a small and medium-sized company, we are taken seriously and our tasks are handled with enthusiasm. The free training courses in international patent law are also always of a high professional standard.'

'Extremely experienced, perfect service, fast feedback, excellent patent attorneys in patent infringement proceedings.'

'Comprehensive consulting expertise and the ability to give commercially relevant advice.'

Patent Litigation - Patent Attorneys: Tier 1
Special mentioned: Gottfried Schüll, Dr. Arwed Burrichter, Dr. Christoph Walke, Dr. Jochen Kapfenberger, Dr. Natalie Kirchhofer, Matthias Waters

Patent Prosecution: Tier 1
Special mentioned: Gottfried Schüll, Dr. Arwed Burrichter, Mathias Karlhuber, Philipe Walter, Arnd Ziebell, Dr. Jochen Kapfenberger, Dr. Henning Sternemann, Jan Ackermann

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The Legal 500 Germany Awards 2024

COHAUSZ & FLORACK is shortlisted in the Intellectual Property Team of the Year category.

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Who's Who Legal 2024

WWL recommends in the field of
Trademarks: Rebekka Schiffer
Patents: Dr. Christoph Walke and Dr. Natalie Kirchhofer
Patent Agents: Dr. Natalie Kirchhofer

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JUVE Handbuch 2023/2024: Marken- und Wettbewerbsrecht

“The mixed IP law firm specialising in patent law also advises many clients in trademark law and has thus also established itself in soft IP. C&F is best known for its work in formal trade mark law, its focus is on trade mark administration including opposition proceedings and strategic advice, and it is also very experienced in warning letters and border seizures (…)”.

Special mentioned: Rebekka Schiffer

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JUVE Patent Ranking 2023

“The patent attorneys at this Düsseldorf IP boutique occupy a top position in the market for litigation and prosecution. The highly experienced team runs the gamut of patent disputes – from opposition and nullity suits to the technical side of infringement proceedings, with equally strong positions in the life sciences and mobile communications sectors that few competitors can match with similarly high-profile clients. While in the pharma sector the patent practice mainly counts originators like Sanofi and Bayer among its regular clients, in mobile communications the team is active for NPEs as well as industry companies.”

Special mentioned: Gottfried Schüll, Arwed Burrichter, Philipe Walter,Christoph Walke, Natalie Kirchhofer, Matthias Waters und Dr. Peter Reckenthäler (Ones to watch)

Category Patent Litigation/Patent Attorneys: Tier 1

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Focus Top-Wirtschaftskanzleien 2023

COHAUSZ & FLORACK has again been awarded by Focus in the category of patent law.

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Wirtschaftswoche TOP Kanzlei 2023

COHAUSZ & FLORACK is again recommended by the Wirtschaftswoche for the area of patent law.

Special mentioned: Dr. Christoph Walke, Dr. Jochen Kapfenberger and Dr. Natalie Kirchhofer

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IAM Patent 1000 2023

“Offering full-scale patent services, from drafting to oppositions, the COHAUSZ & FLORACK team is highly talented. Their squad works seamlessly to achieve excellent results, even in the most challenging patent disputes. The attorneys are very experienced in oppositions and oral proceedings, and should be a top choice for any such work. The whole group is very good, very professional, turning things around quickly, while always remaining pleasant and friendly to work with. They are uniformly excellent and their first concern is the success of the client. No firm has more talent from top to bottom.”

Prosecution and nullity: highly recommended

Recommended as a law firm before the European Patent Office

Special mentioned: Andreas Thielmann, Gottfried Schüll, Dr. Arwed Burrichter, Mathias Karlhuber, Philipe Walter, Arnd Ziebell, Dr. Christoph Walke, Dr. Jochen Kapfenberger, Dr. Natalie Kirchhofer

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IP Stars 2023

IP Stars has again awarded COHAUSZ & FLORACK in the categories "Patent Disputes" and "Patent Prosecution".

"IP firm Cohausz & Florack is well known for patent protection and disputes, particularly nullity actions. The firm has expertise in technical fields such as life sciences, electronics and mechanical engineering."

Special mentioned: Gottfried Schüll, Dr. Arwed Burrichter, Hans-Joachim Meyer, Dr. Romina Kühnle

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Who's Who Legal 2023

WWL recommends in the field of
Trademarks: Rebekka Schiffer
Patents: Dr. Christoph Walke and Dr. Natalie Kirchhofer

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WIPR Influential Women in IP 2023

WIPR Influential Women in IP 2023 recommends Dr. Natalie Kirchhofer.

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Leaders League 2023

Once again COHAUSZ & FLORACK is awarded in the categories Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Trademark Prosecution and Trademark Litigation.

Special mentioned:

Patent Law: Andreas Thielmann, Gottfried Schüll, Dr. Arwed Burrichter, Philipe Walter, Dr. Christoph Walke, Jan Ackermann, Dr. Natalie Kirchhofer, Michel Kaminsky

Trademark Law: Rebekka Schiffer

 

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The Patent Lawyer Law Firm Ranking

COHAUSZ & FLORACK has been recognized as one of the top ten law firms in Germany.

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Managing IP Awards 2023

COHAUSZ & FLORACK won the special award as European Cross-border Patent Litigation Team of the Year. In addition, Dr. Christoph Walke was awarded Germany Practitioner of the Year.

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Financial Times - Europe's Leading Patent Law Firms 2023

COHAUSZ & FLORACK is again one of the "Europe's Leading Patent Law Firms. The nomination was made in particular for the areas of Chemistry & Pharmaceuticals, Electrical Engineering and Physics and Biotechnology, Food & Healthcare.

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brand eins 2023 - Die besten Wirtschaftskanzleien Deutschlands

COHAUSZ & FLORACK was awarded in the field of patent law and for trademarks and designs.

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The Legal 500 EMEA 2023

"Excellent subject matter knowledge and litigation experience."
‘"Technically very competent; ‘Chemistry’ between our inventors and PA is just right; also works at short notice for spontaneous inquiries."
"Deep understanding of our market and excellent knowledge of the patent process with great chemical knowledge."
"Experienced intellectual property attorneys with extensive international reach."
"Very competent team, quick answers and individual advice."

Patent Litigation - Patent Attorneys: Tier 1
Special mentioned: Gottfried Schüll, Dr. Arwed Burrichter, Dr. Christoph Walke, Dr. Jochen Kapfenberger, Dr. Natalie Kirchhofer 

Patent Prosecution: Tier 1
Special mentioned: Dr. Arwed Burrichter, Mathias Karlhuber, Arnd Ziebell, Dr. Christoph Walke, Dr. Jochen Kapfenberger,  Dr. Hening Sternemann, Hendrik Bücker, Jan Ackermann, Dr. Natalie Kirchhofer, Matthias Waters, Dr. Tobias Hoheisel

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Chambers Europe 2023

Patent Prosecution: Band 2

Special mentioned: Dr. Arwed Burrichter, Dr. Natalie Kirchhofer

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WTR 1000 2023

C&F was again nominated in the WTR 1000 ranking. Special mentioned: Ulrike Alice Ulrich, Rebekka Schiffer

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Legal 500 Deutschland 2023

"Experienced intellectual property attorneys with broad international reach."
"Excellent knowledge of the subject matter and litigation experience."

Patent Law/Patent Attorneys: Litigation: Tier 1
Especially mentioned: Gottfried Schüll, Dr. Arwed Burrichter, Dr. Christoph Walke, Dr. Jochen Kapfenberger, Dr. Natalie Kirchhofer

Patent Law/Patent Attorneys: Prosecution: Tier 1
Especially mentioned: Dr. Arwed Burrichter, Mathias Karlhuber, Dr. Christoph Walke, Arnd Ziebell, Dr. Jochen Kapfenberger, Dr. Henning Sternemann, Hendrik Bücker, Jan Ackermann, Matthias Waters, Dr. Natalie Kirchhofer, Dr. Tobias Hoheisel

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Chambers Global 2023

Patent Prosecution: Band 2

Special mentioned: Dr. Arwed Burrichter, Dr. Natalie Kirchhofer

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Wirtschaftswoche TOP Kanzlei 2022

COHAUSZ & FLORACK is again recommended by the Wirtschaftswoche for the area of patent law.

Special mentioned: Dr. Arwed Burrichter and Dr. Christoph Walke

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JUVE Patent Ranking 2022

“In impressive fashion, Cohausz & Florack demonstrated its place as one of the market’s leading patent attorney firms, both for patent prosecution and litigation. Its activity in numerous high-stakes suits in the life sciences and telecoms sectors stands out. Christoph Walke’s team remains highly visible on the side of SEP holders. Patent owners from the telecoms sector entrust the team with new and sometimes extensive series of proceedings against implementers. For instance, after the first wave of connected cars disputes – where Cohausz & Florack litigated for Nokia and Sharp against Daimler – the firm was again active in the second wave of suits, for IP Bridge against Ford. For Nokia, the firm is also conducting a large series of proceedings against Oppo over mobile communications patents. Due to the huge scale of activity, the SEP holders always hire other patent attorney firms for the technical aspects of the suit, alongside Cohausz & Florack."

Special mentioned:Gottfried Schüll, Arwed Burrichter, Philipe Walter,Christoph Walke, Natalie Kirchhofer und Matthias Waters (Ones to watch)

Litigation: Patent Attorneys: Tier 1

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JUVE Handbuch 2022/2023: Trademark and competition law

"The mixed IP firm with a focus on patent law also advises many clients on trademark law and has thus also established itself in soft IP. C&F is known primarily for its work in formal trademark law, with a focus on trademark administration, including opposition proceedings and strategic advice. There is also close integration with the strong patents practice. Clients such as LG, Bugatti and Harley-Davidson have long remained loyal to the firm in soft IP. An internal partner appointment recently showed how well the area is developing."

Special mentioned: Rebekka Schiffer

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Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year - Germany

Cohausz & Florack has been named “Patent Prosecution Firm of the Year” for Germany at the Global IP Awards 2022. The awards are presented regularly to recognize the outstanding achievements of law firms in the fields of litigation, prosecution, and transactions.

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IP Stars 2022

IP Stars has again awarded COHAUSZ & FLORACK in the categories "Patent Contentious" and "Patent Prosecution".

"IP firm Cohausz & Florack is well known for patent protection and disputes, particularly nullity actions. The firm has expertise in technical fields such as life sciences, electronics and mechanical engineering."

Special mentioned: Erik Schäfer, Gottfried Schüll, Dr. Arwed Burrichter und Hans-Joachim Meyer

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Focus Top-Wirtschaftskanzleien 2022

COHAUSZ & FLORACK has again been awarded by Focus in the category of patent law.

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Leaders League 2022

COHAUSZ & FLORACK is awarded in the categories Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Trademark Prosecution and Trademark Litigation.

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IAM Patent 1000 2022

"Patrons are well served no matter the issue they are facing (...) Has built itself a sturdy reputation."

Prosecution and nullity: highly recommended

recommended as a law firm before the European Patent Office

Special mentions: Andreas Thielmann, Gottfried Schüll, Dr. Arwed Burrichter, Philipe Walter, Dr. Christoph Walke,Dr. Natalie Kirchhofer

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Financial Times - Europe's Leading Patent Law Firms 2022

COHAUSZ & FLORACK has emerged as one of "Europe's Leading Patent Law Firms 2022", particularly in the fields of chemistry and pharmaceuticals, electrical engineering, IT and software and materials.

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brand eins - Die besten Wirtschaftskanzleien Deutschlands

COHAUSZ & FLORACK was awarded in the field of patent law and for trademarks and designs.

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The Legal 500 EMEA 2022

‘COHAUSZ & FLORACK is clearly one of the best patent attorney teams for patent litigation. The telecommunications and IT team in particular impresses with a very high level of technical and legal expertise. The team is focused on finding solutions that resolve any issues, but they are still very good team players who work well with our in-house teams and other attorneys.’

Litigation Patent Attorneys: Tier 1

Special mentioned: Gottfried Schüll, Dr. Arwed Burrichter, Dr. Christoph Walke, Dr. Natalie Kirchhofer, Björn Brouwers

Prosecution: Tier 1

Special mentioned:  Andreas Thielmann,  Dr. Arwed Burrichter, Mathias Karlhuber, Philipe Walter, Arnd Ziebell, Dr. Jochen Kapfenberger,Hendrik Bücker, Jan Ackermann, Dr. Natalie Kirchhofer, Björn Brouwers

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WTR 1000 2022

According to competitors, the “dynamic” Cohausz & Florack “has a strong track record, a widespread client base and truly knows what it’s doing, making it one of the best IP boutiques in Düsseldorf”.

Special mentioned: Ulrike Alice Ulrich, Rebekka Schiffer

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Chambers Europe 2022

COHAUSZ & FLORACK is a reputable firm that covers patent and opposition filing, as well as infringement and nullity proceedings. The team advises on border seizure proceedings and employee invention matters, also assisting with standard-essential patent cases and FRAND defence. The law firm additionally offers strategic patent advice, including market launches. It regularly deals with high-profile opposition proceedings for multinational, blue-chip pharmaceutical companies. Active across a range of technical fields, including electrical engineering and automotive.

"COHAUSZ & FLORACK's lawyers are all very experienced and very successful in their work," attests an impressed client.

Besonders erwähnt: Dr. Arwed Burrichter, Dr. Natalie Kirchhofer

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Chambers Global 2022

Patent Prosecution: Band 2
“COHAUSZ & FLORACK is a reputable firm that covers patent and opposition filing, as well as infringement and nullity proceedings. The team advises on border seizure proceedings and employee invention matters, also assisting with standard-essential patent cases and FRAND defence. The law firm additionally offers strategic patent advice, including market launches. It regularly deals with high-profile opposition proceedings for multinational, blue-chip pharmaceutical companies. Active across a range of technical fields, including electrical engineering and automotive."

Special mentionst: Dr. Arwed Burrichter, Dr. Natalie Kirchhofer

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The LEGAL 500 Deutschland 2022

"COHAUSZ & FLORACK is clearly one of the best patent litigation teams. Especially the telecom and IT team impresses with very high technical and legal expertise. The team focuses on finding solutions that eliminate all issues, but they are still very good team players who work well with our in-house teams and other attorneys.'"

Patent attorneys: Litigation: Tier 1

Special mentions: Gottfried Schüll, Dr. Arwed Burrichter, Dr. Christoph Walke,Dr. Natalie Kirchhofer, Björn Brouwers

Patent attorneys: Prosecution: Tier 1

Special mentions: Andreas Thielmann,  Dr. Arwed Burrichter, Mathias Karlhuber,Philipe Walter, Arnd Ziebell, Dr. Jochen Kapfenberger, Hendrik Bücker, Jan Ackermann, Dr. Natalie Kirchhofer, Björn Brouwers

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JUVE Handbuch 2022/2022

„Among the patent attorney firms, this Düsseldorf IP boutique is a market leader for patent litigation. In the technical fields of mobile communications and pharmaceuticals, which are rife with disputes, competitors cannot fail to encounter Cohausz & Florack these days., (...)“

Special mentions: Gottfried Schüll, Arwed Burrichter, Christoph Walke, Natalie Kirchhofer

Category Patent Litigation/Patent Attorneys: Tier 1

Further categories: Trademark law, design law and competition law

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FOCUS 1000 Top-Anwälte und Kanzleien 2021

COHAUSZ & FLORACK was again included in the Focus list of leading law and business law firms.

IP Stars 2021

COHAUSZ & FLORACK again ranked in the fields of patent prosecution and patent contentious.

Special mentions: Johannes Simons, Gottfried Schüll, Erik Schäfer, Hans-Joachim Meyer

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IAM Patent 1000 2021

“I have never encountered a smarter, more effective, more versatile, more cost-efficient group of lawyers.”

“They are sensitive to every issue and thoughtful in addressing them, and maintain the highest ethical standards. Their evaluation of patents holds up without failure; and they are great in enforcement actions as well.”

Prosecution and nullity: highly recommended

Special mentions: Andreas Thielmann, Gottfried Schüll, Dr. Arwed Burrichter, Philipe Walter, Dr. Christoph Walke

Leaders League 2021

COHAUSZ & FLORACK is again rated "excellent" in the Patent Prosecution category and "highly recommended" in the Trademark category.

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Financial Times 2021

COHAUSZ & FLORACK is awarded one of "Europe's Leading Patent Law Firms 2021" by the Financial Times, especially in the fields of Chemistry and Pharmaceuticals, Electrical Engineering, IT and Software and Materials and Nanotechnology.

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brand eins 2021

In the new ranking for commercial law firms by the magazine brand eins in cooperation with statista, COHAUSZ & FLORACK was recommended as one of the best commercial law firms 2021 for the field of patent law.

WIPR Leaders 2021

In the field of patent law, WIPR Leaders 2021 recommends Dr. Natalie Kirchhofer.

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The LEGAL 500 EMEA 2021

“Cohausz & Florack impresses both with a longstanding wealth of experience in the development, commercial utilisation and management of patent and utility model portfolios as well as with its increasingly visibility-gaining forensic practice.”

Patent Prosecution: Tier 1

Besonders erwähnt: Johannes Simons, Gottfried Schüll, Dr. Arwed Burrichter, Mathias Karlhuber, Philipe Walter, Dr. Christoph Walke, Dr. Jochen Kapfenberger, Dr. Henning Sternemann, Jan Ackermann

Chambers Europe 2021

Patent Prosecution: Band 2
“A client describes the team as ‘very diligent and thorough’.”

Special mention: Dr. Arwed Burrichter

Chambers Global 2021

Patent Prosecution: Band 2
“Reputable firm, rising in the rankings for its strength in patent prosecution. (...) Assists with standard-essential patent cases and FRAND defence. (...) Deals with high-profile opposition proceedings for multinational, blue-chip pharmaceutical companies.”

Special mention: Dr. Arwed Burrichter

WTR 1000 2021

"COHAUSZ & FLORACK’s high-quality services and the successes that it achieves for its clients, combined with its work ethic, personal bonds, high degree of acceptance by both opponents and colleagues, and sense of proportion, explain its continued growth and longstanding reputation as one of Germany’s top IP firms."

Special mentions: Ulrike Alice Ulrich, Rebekka Schiffer

The LEGAL 500 Germany 2021

“Excellent professional/technical expertise, very high quality standards, accurate on time, good interpersonal skills, put himself in the customer's perspective excellently, proactive.”

Patent Law – Prosecution: Top Tier

Special mentions: Johannes Simons, Gottfried Schüll, Dr. Arwed Burrichter, Mathias Karlhuber, Philipe Walter, Dr. Christoph Walke, Dr. Jochen Kapfenberger, Dr. Henning Sternemann, Jan Ackermann

Who's Who Legal 2021

WWL recommends in the field of
Arbitration: Attorney-at-law Erik Schäfer,
Trademarks: Attorney-at-law Rebekka Schiffer,
and Patents Germany: Patent attorney Dr. Natalie Kirchhofer

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JUVE Handbuch 2020/2021

"This Düsseldorf IP boutique has long been a leader in the patent attorney market for litigation and prosecution. (...)"

Special mentions: Ralph Minderop, Gottfried Schüll, Arwed Burrichter, Christoph Walke, Natalie Kirchhofer

Category Patent Litigation/Patent Attorneys: Tier 1

Three patent attorneys ranked as leading in their field

Further categories: Trademark law, design law and competition law

" Clients praise its outstanding quality and responsiveness. (...) C&F is especially well positioned for litigation in pharma and mobile communications patents. There are few competitors with equally strong setups in both market segments."

WIPR Influential Women in IP 2020

WIPR Influential Women in IP 2020 recommends Dr. Natalie Kirchhofer.

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Expert Guides 2020

Attorney-at-law Erik Schäfer is repeatedly recommended for commercial arbitration.

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FOCUS 1000 Best Attorneys and Chambers

Again, COHAUSZ & FLORACK is ranked in ‘FOCUS 1000 Best Attorneys and Chambers’.

Wirtschaftswoche Top Kanzleien 2020

COHAUSZ & FLORACK is again recommended by the Wirtschaftswoche for the area of patent law.

Special mentioned: Andreas Thielmann, Philipe Walter und Dr. Christoph Walke

IP Stars 2020

COHAUSZ & FLORACK again ranked in the fields of patent prosecution and patent contentious.

Special mentions: Dr. Ralph Minderop, Johannes Simons, Gottfried Schüll, Erik Schäfer, Hans-Joachim Meyer, Dr. Romina Kühnle, Dr. Tobias Hoheisel

IAM Patent 1000 2020

"More than 60 years of precision prosecution have made the redoubtable COHAUSZ & FLORACK a firm fixture on the German patent landscape. Traditionally known for its mechanical engineering work, the firm has recently made successful incursions into fields such as electrical engineering and life sciences."

Prosecution and nullity: highly recommended

Special mentions: Andreas Thielmann, Gottfried Schüll, Dr. Arwed Burrichter, Philipe Walter, Dr. Christoph Walke

brandeins - Beste Wirtschaftskanzleien 2020

Im neuen Ranking für Wirtschaftskanzleien vom Magazin brandeins in Zusammenarbeit mit statista wurde COHAUSZ & FLORACK zu einer der besten Wirtschaftskanzleien gewählt.

Leaders League 2020

COHAUSZ & FLORACK is again awarded "excellent" in the category Patent Prosecution.

Who's Who Legal Trademarks 2020

Attorney-at-law Rebekka Schiffer again is recommended in WWL Trademarks.

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Financial Times 2020

COHAUSZ & FLORACK is ranked one of "Europe's Leading Patent Law Firms 2020" by the Financial Times, especially in the fields of IT & software and electrical engineering.

Legal 500 EMEA 2020

"Cohausz & Florack handles the development and management of large patent portfolios from a wide range of technology sectors and has extensive experience in contentious proceedings, most notably opposition and appeal procedures. Much of its non-contentious work pertains to the mechanical and electrical engineering sectors alongside the chemical, life sciences, IT and telecommunications industries. (...)"

Patent Prosecution: Tier 1

Special mentions: Dr. Arwed Burrichter, Mathias Karlhuber, Philipe Walter, Dr. Christoph Walke, Dr. Jochen Kapfenberger, Dr. Henning Sternemann, Hendrik Bücker

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Chambers Global 2020

"Reputable firm best known for its strength in patent prosecution. Covers patent and opposition filing, as well as infringement and nullity proceedings. Advises on border seizure proceedings and employee invention matters. Assists with standard-essential patent cases and FRAND defence. Offers strategic patent advice, including market launches. Active across a range of technical fields, including electrical engineering and life sciences."

Special mentions: Dr. Arwed Burrichter

WTR 1000 2020

"(...) Specialised, collaborative and interdisciplinary, its strength lies in its ability to harness diverse talents for the overall good of clients. (...)"
Special mentions: Rebekka Schiffer

Who's Who Legal Arbitration 2020

Attorney-at-law Erik Schäfer is recommended in WWL Arbitration 2020.

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Legal 500 Germany 2020

'Good and collegial cooperation, solution-oriented approach.'

'Excellent customer orientation and excellent business understanding, also very good technical understanding.'

Patent Law – Prosecution: Top Tier

Special mentions: Dr. Arwed Burrichter, Mathias Karlhuber,Philipe Walter, Dr. Christoph Walke, Dr. Jochen Kapfenberger,Dr. Henning Sternemann, Hendrik Bücker

Wirtschaftswoche Top Kanzleien 2019

COHAUSZ & FLORACK is again recommended by the Wirtschaftswoche for the area of patent law.

Special mentioned: Gottfried Schüll, Dr. Arwed Burrichter, Philipe Walter

Leaders League 2019

COHAUSZ & FLORACK is again awarded "excellent" in the category Patent Prosecution.

JUVE Handbuch 2019/2020

COHAUSZ & FLORACK has been nominated as IP Law Firm of the Year.

Patent Litigation/Patent Attorneys
"The patent attorneys of the D'dorfer IP boutique have long been among the market leaders for processes and prosecution. (...)"
Especially mentioned: Gottfried Schüll, Dr. Arwed Burrichter

Patent processes/Patent attorneys: Tier 1

Trademark and design law/competition law
"The IP law firm (...) also advises many clients, some of them exclusively, on trademark law. A broad client base (...) has often relied on C&F for many years, especially in formal trademark law, strategic advice and opposition proceedings. (...)"

 

Expert Guides 2019

Attorney-at-law Erik Schäfer is repeatedly recommended for commercial arbitration.

FOCUS Attorney List 2019

As in previous years, COHAUSZ & FLORACK is recommended for patent law in the FOCUS lawyer list.

Financial Times 2019

COHAUSZ & FLORACK is ranked one of "Europe's Leading Patent Law Firms 2019" by the Financial Times.

IAM Patent 1000 2019

“I’ve recently been extremely impressed by a firm of patent attorneys. It’s very diligent, even on a tight budget – it quickly points out what needs to be done, and then just does it. It seems to find arguments that others have overlooked and is great at phrasing technical questions so that judges understand them. It’s just easy to work with, in all honesty – some firms can be stiff, but not this one.” “It is simply the best patent attorneys’ firm in Germany; it covers all technical areas and is excellent in every one.”

Prosecution and Nullity: Top Tier

Besonders erwähnt: Andreas Thielmann, Gottfried Schüll, Dr. Arwed Burrichter, Philipe Walter, Dr. Christoph Walke

IP Stars 2019

COHAUSZ & FLORACK is again nominated in the field of Patent Prosecution.

Special mentions: Dr. Ralph Minderop, Johannes Simons, Gottfried Schüll, Erik Schäfer, Hans-Joachim Meyer

Best Lawyers - Edition 2020

Patent attorneys Andreas Thielmann, Dr. Ralph Minderop, Johannes Simons, Gottfried Schüll, Dr. Thomas Rox, Dr. Arwed Burrichter, Hans-Joachim Meyer, Mathias Karlhuber, Philipe Walter, Arnd Ziebell, Dr. Christoph Walke, Dr. Jochen Kapfenberger, Dr. Fabian Vogelbruch, Dr. Henning Sternemann, Hendrik Bücker, Jan Ackermann, Dr. Natalie Kirchhofer, Michel Kaminsky and attorneys-at-law Erik Schäfer and Dr. Reinhard Fischer are recommended for Intellectual Property.

Attorney-at-law Erik Schäfer is also recommended for arbitration and mediation.

Chambers Global 2019

In the Chambers Global Ranking 2019 the patent attorneys Dr. Arwed Burrichter, Philipe Walter and Dr. Christoph Walke are awarded as "Leaders in their Field".

WIPR’s Influential Women in IP 2019

Dr. Natalie Kirchhofer is awarded as Trailblazer in the WIPR's Influential Women in IP 2019 ranking.

Legal 500 Deutschland and EMEA 2019

"As 'one of the best law firms' in the patent application business, Cohausz & Florack impresses with 'very modern, optimised work processes with short processing times and high deadline discipline'. Cohausz & Florack offers a wide range of consulting services in the fields of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemistry, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, as well as in-depth expertise in technology and mobile communications. (...)"

Patent Law – Prosecution: Top Tier

Special mentions: Dr. Thomas Rox, Philipe Walter, Dr. Christoph Walke, Dr. Jochen Kapfenberger,Dr. Fabian Vogelbruch, Matthias Waters

Chambers Europe 2019

(...) "They have a wealth of experience, extensive and comprehensive knowledge in patent law and are conscientious, thorough and reliable in the negotiations. Our instructions are processed in record time and every area of expertise that is relevant to us is covered." Several clients specifically highlight the firm's responsiveness, with one saying that "questions are always answered promptly." Another adds that "the lawyers are all responsive to our questions and tasks."

Special mentions: Dr. Arwed Burrichter, Philipe Walter, Dr. Christoph Walke

Who's Who Legal Arbitration 2019

Attorney-at-law Erik Schäfer is recommended in WWL Arbitration 2019.

Who's Who Legal 2019

The attorneys-at-laaw Erik Schäfer (Arbitration) and Rebekka Schiffer (Trademarks) are recommended again in Who's Who Legal 2018.

WTR 1000 2019

(...) A “well-established player” on the market, COHAUSZ & FLORACK nonetheless operates a “modern and dynamic” trademark practice with a particular focus on luxury and consumer goods. The team has an especially good reputation for advising brands on how to keep all their trademarks legally in use even when some are temporarily being put on the back burner; creativity and uniquely tailored solutions characterise the service. (...)"

Special mentions: Rebekka Schiffer

JUVE Handbuch 2018/2019

Patent Law

"The patent attorneys of the D'dorfer IP boutique are among the market leaders for litigation and prosecution. (…)"
Especially mentioned: Gottfried Schüll, Dr. Arwed Burrichter

Patent application: Tier 2, patent processes/patent applications: Tier 1

Trademark and design law/competition law

"The mixed law firm with a focus on patent law also advises many of its clients on trademark law. In addition, many well-known companies seek advice in Soft-IP. (...)"

Wirtschaftswoche Top Kanzleien 2018

COHAUSZ & FLORACK is again recommended by the Wirtschaftswoche for the area of patent law.

Special mentioned: Dr. Ralph Minderop, Dr. Arwed Burrichter, und Dr. Christoph Walke

Chambers Global 2018

In the Chambers Global Ranking 2018 the patent attorneys Dr. Arwed Burrichter, Philipe Walter and Dr. Christoph Walke are awarded as "Leaders in their Field".

FOCUS Attorney List 2018

COHAUSZ & FLORACK is again recommended on the FOCUS patent attorney list.

Who’s Who Legal: Trademarks 2018

Attorney-at-law Rebekka Schiffer is recommended again in WWL Trademarks 2018.

Best Lawyers 2019

Patent attorneys Gottfried Schüll, Dr. Arwed Burrichter, Philipe Walter, Dr. Christoph Walke, Dr. Jochen Kapfenberger, Jan Ackermann, Michel Kaminsky and attorney-at-law Erik Schäfer are recommendede for the area of Intellectual Property Rights.

Erik Schäfer is additionally recommended for the area of Arbitration and Mediation.

Who’s Who Legal Thought Leaders Arbitration 2018

Attorney-at-law Erik Schäfer is recommended in the WWL Thought Leaders Arbitration 2018.

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IAM Patent 1000 2018

"Ambitious Dusseldorf-based IP boutique COHAUSZ & FLORACK has “vast experience in filing, not to mention pre-litigation patent validity analysis, and infringement and nullity proceedings. Its lawyers are cooperative, collegial and extremely knowledgeable, and it’s a pleasure working with them.”

Prosecution and Nullity: Top Tier

Special mentioned: Andreas Thielmann, Gottfried Schüll, Dr. Arwed Burrichter, Philipe Walter, Dr. Christoph Walke

IP Stars 2018

COHAUSZ & FLORACK again ranked for Patent Prosecution.

Special mentioned: Dr. Ralph Minderop, Johannes Simons, Gottfried Schüll, Erik Schäfer, Hans-Joachim Meyer

Leaders League 2018

COHAUSZ & FLORACK is awarded "excellent" in the category Patent Prosecution.

Special mentioned Gottfried Schüll, Philipe Walter

Chambers Europe 2018

(...) The team is often praised for its ability to keep deadlines. According to one client, the attorneys are “always reachable and deliver things on time.” The same source adds that they “really understand the client” and appreciates the fact that the firm has a “broad spectrum of patent attorneys” across various fields.

Other interviewees single out the team's “very good organisation and deadline management” as its core qualities. (...)

Special mentioned: Dr. Arwed Burrichter, Philipe Walter, Dr. Christoph Walke

Who’s Who Legal Germany 2018

The attolrneys-at-law Erik Schäfer (Arbitration) and Rebekka Schiffer (Trademarks)are recommended again in Who's Who Legal 2018.

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Legal 500 2018

"Cohausz & Florack is one of the top patent law firms, particularly in the field of mobile communications technology, and offers an excellent level of service. The large team of outstanding patent attorneys always pays attention to economically appropriate procedures. Our clients come from the electrical and mechanical engineering, chemical, pharmaceutical and life sciences, physics, IT and communications sectors".

Patent law - applications and official proceedings: Top Tier

Special mentioned Philipe Walter, Dr. Christoph Walke

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WTR 1000 2018

"Because it places a real premium on keeping its employees satisfied, COHAUSZ & FLORACK's trademark team is uniquely stable and tight-knit. Its members cooperate closely on prosecution and portfolio management matters, routinely bouncing ideas off each other."

Special mentioned: Rebekka Schiffer

Expert Guides 2018

Attorney-at-law Erik Schäfer is recommended for the area of commercial arbitration.

JUVE Handbuch 2017/2018 - Patentrecht

"The D'dorfer IP boutique counts with its patent attorney. Team is among the leading law firms with increasing business in both litigation and filing practice. (...) Strengths: Processes with software, electronics and mobile radio relevance. (…)"

Patent application: Tier 2, patent processes/patent applications: Tier 1

Special mentioned: Gottfried Schüll, Dr. Arwed Burrichter

JUVE Handbuch 2017/2018 - Trademarks and Unfair competition law

The lawyers of this (...) well-known mixed law firm are particularly involved in trademark law. The main focus is on trademark law and advice on trademark strategy, in addition to which they also offer a wide range of legal services. Clients such as LG Electronics are also intensively represented in opposition proceedings. Far less well-known is the fact that C&F is also very active in proceedings before local courts, most recently for Bugatti in trademark infringement proceedings and in competition law proceedings. (...)"

Special mentioned: Ulrike Alice Ulrich und Rebekka Schiffer

IAM Patent 1000 2017

„COHAUSZ & FLORACK is excellent to work with. It has one of the most impressive teams in Dusseldorf, is always up to speed and delivers top result. The first-rate boutique has specialists across the board, while the premium it puts on customer service – in particular, straightforward communication – ensures that each client has a single contact to the firm for all enquiries. (…)"

Prosecution and Nullity: Top Tier

Special mentioned: Andreas Thielmann, Gottfried Schüll, Dr. Arwed Burrichter, Philipe Walter

Chambers 2017

"(...) What the team is known for Recommended for patent prosecution and patent validity questions in the context of litigation proceedings. Substantial team encompasses a broad range of technical fields, with notable activity in consumer electronics, IT, mechanics, pharmaceuticals and chemistry. (...)

Strengths One particular client is impressed by the firm's capability to answer complex questions, including in opposition proceedings where the attorneys can work with the various arguments brought, present them clearly and speak very intuitively and understandably.

Another adds: The attorneys are very precise and conscious. They quickly understand the technical aspects of an idea and can even enrich them. They put themselves in the client's situation. (...)"

Special mentioned: Philipe Walter

Best Lawyers 2018

Patent Attorneys Dr. Christoph Walke, Dr. Jochen Kapfenberger, Michel Kaminsky and attorney-at-law Erik Schäfer are recommended in the are of Intellectual Property Law.

EUIPO Trademark Application 2017

Applications for EU trademarks: 8th place Germany-wide
Registration of EU designs: 10th place Germany-wide

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Who’s Who Legal 2017

Attorneys-at.law Erik Schäfer (Arbitration) and Rebekka Schiffer  (Trademarks) are again recommended in Who's Who Legal 2017.

Legal 500 2017

"The first-class patent practice of the Düsseldorf IP boutique Cohausz & Florack is particularly recommended for opposition and cancellation proceedings and also scores with a strong filing practice. In addition, the firm has expertise in representing clients in infringement proceedings as well as in providing fast and well-founded advice on patent matters.

Patent Law - Applications and Office Proceedings: Top Tier

Special mentioned: Johannes Simons, Gottfried Schüll, Dr. Arwed Burrichter, Mathias Karlhuber

IP Stars 2017

COHAUSZ & FLORACK is again ranked for Patent Prosecution and mentioned for the first time for Trademarks.

Special mentioned: Dr. Ralph Minderop, Johannes Simons, Gottfried Schüll, Erik Schäfer, Hans-Joachim Meyer

JUVE Handbuch 2016/2017

The "first-class" patent practice of the Düsseldorf IP boutique Cohausz & Florack is particularly recommended for opposition and cancellation proceedings and also scores with a strong filing practice. In addition, the firm has expertise in representing clients in infringement proceedings as well as in "fast and very well-founded" advice on patent matters.

Patent application: Tier 2
Patent Litigation/Patent Attorneys: Tier 1

Special mentioned: Gottfried Schüll, Dr. Arwed Burrichter