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Partner, European Patent Attorney: Dr. Christiane Katja Schwager
Quick facts
Partners

7

Other qualified practitioners

16

Total number of practitioners

23

Practitioners (worldwide)

23

Languages

English, German

Network memberships

Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office (epi), the Chamber of German Patent Attorneys, the International Federation of Intellectual Property Attorneys (FICPI), the German Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (GRUR) and the Association of Intellectual Property Experts (VPP)

Key practice areas
Trusted Talent
Firm overview

advotec is a distinguished firm of patent attorneys and attorneys-at-law (Rechtsanwälte) dedicated to helping clients build, protect and enforce intellectual property rights with precision, strategic insight and a clear focus on commercial value. For more than three decades, the firm has advised innovation-driven businesses on how best to secure, develop and leverage their intellectual assets in increasingly complex and competitive markets. Combining technical excellence, legal sophistication and a deep understanding of clients’ commercial priorities, advotec delivers advice that is both highly specialised and resolutely practical. Its work is shaped by the conviction that intellectual property is not merely a legal asset, but a strategic instrument for securing innovation, preserving market position and enabling long-term business success.

Admitted before the German Patent and Trade Mark Office, the European Patent Office and the Unified Patent Court, advotec is exceptionally well placed to support clients across the full lifecycle of intellectual property rights. The firm advises on patent, utility model, design and trade mark matters, covering filing strategies, portfolio development, prosecution, opposition and nullity proceedings, licensing, infringement actions and broader strategic counselling. Clients appreciate advotec not only for the depth of its legal and technical expertise, but also for its ability to distil complex issues into clear, commercially meaningful guidance. Whether handling day-to day portfolio matters or advising on high-stakes disputes and strategically important rights, the firm is known for combining analytical rigour with practical judgement.

Practice Areas & Sector Specialisations

Key practice areas: 

Copyright, Copyright & related rights, Designs, Intellectual property, Intellectual property (contentious), Intellectual property (prosecution), Life sciences IP, Patent, IP transactions, Patent (contentious), Patent (prosecution), Trade mark, Trade mark (contentious), Trade mark (prosecution)

Sector expertise: 

Advertising, Aerospace, Agriculture, Artificial intelligence, Arts, Automotive, Aviation, Biotechnology, Chemical, Computer technology & services, Construction and materials, Consumer goods and services, Electrical, Defence, Electronics, Energy, Fashion & luxury goods, Film, Fisheries and aquaculture, FMCG, E-commerce, Food and beverage, Forestry, Furniture, Hospitality & leisure, Gaming, Industrials, Internet, Healthcare, Instruments, Investment management, Logistics, Manufacturing, Life sciences, Mechanical, Media, Medical device, Mining, Natural resources, Music, Nanotechnology, Not-for-profit, Optics & photonics, Oil and gas, Pharmaceutical, Professional services, Renewable energy, Publishing, Retail, Real estate, Robotics, Semiconductors, Sports, Shipping, Social infrastructure, Technology hardware, Tobacco, Telecommunication, Tourism, Transport, Universities & research, Utilities, Transport

Address:
Beethovenstraße 5 Würzburg, Bavaria, 97080
Tel:+49931796980 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.advotec.de
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Testimonials

2026

“Advotec provides excellent support in IP litigation matters. The team shows deep technical understanding of automotive technologies, particularly in the area of vehicle roof systems and sensor technology for autonomous vehicles. Their strategic approach and thorough preparation are highly valued.”

“Advotec's IP advisory services are strategically sound and business-oriented. The team understands the specific requirements of the automotive industry and provides tailored solutions for protecting innovations in future markets such as sensor technology for autonomous vehicles. Their assessments regarding patentability are thorough and reliable.”

“Advotec's IP filing and prosecution services are outstanding. The team works closely with our development departments to assess patentability and draft high-quality applications. The applications are drafted in close cooperation with our inventors and meet the highest professional standards. This service comes with a fair and reasonable sense for pricing.”

 

Thomas Grunberg

“Dr. Grünberg demonstrates exceptional expertise as a German and European Patent Attorney. He excels in handling complex patent matters in the automotive sector, particularly regarding vehicle roof systems and sensor technology integration."

"His work is characterized by thorough patentability assessments, precise application drafting, and excellent coordination of international patent families. He maintains close cooperation with our development departments and ensures that the scope of protection is properly coordinated across all relevant jurisdictions. His responsiveness and professional communication are exemplary.”

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