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Key Contact : Sandra Pohlman
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Partners

21

Languages

English, German

Key practice areas
Intellectual property
Trade mark
Patent
Patent prosecution
Patent disputes - patent & trade mark attorney firms
Firm overview

df-mp is one of the top firms in intellectual property law with an international outlook and a broad scope of specialized expertise. Globally oriented companies in such practice areas as biotechnology, chemistry, physics, medical devices, mechanical and electrical engineering and pharmaceuticals trust the competent advice offered by our highly-rated team.

Our know-how in a broad range of cutting-edge technologies as well as in-depth experience in intellectual property law enables us to meet our clients‘ high demands for expert counseling. We offer comprehensive advice on the global protection of intellectual property rights, with an emphasis on Europe and the United States. The firm is notable for its competence in natural sciences and high-tech, multilingualism and intercultural sensitivity.

The df-mp attorneys have considerable experience in obtaining and defending clients’ key patents in proceedings before the European Patent Office and the German Patent and Trademark Office, as well as challenging the patents of third parties in such proceedings. Notable success has also been achieved by the firm in patent infringement proceedings and nullity actions before the German courts. Another recognized specialty of the firm is client counselling on freedom-to-operate and patent validity matters.

Aside from technology-oriented advice, the attorneys of df-mp develop successful strategies on protecting and enforcing trademark and design patents. df-mp’s trademark and design practice offers our clients world-wide filing and prosecution services. Furthermore, our attorneys also actively prosecute and oppose European and German trademarks and designs as well as enforce and defend them against third parties.

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Practice Areas & Sector Specialisations

Key practice areas: 

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

Sector expertise: 

Biotechnology, Life sciences, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Medical device, Pharmaceutical, Technology hardware, Telecommunication

 

Address:
Fünf Höfe / Theatinerstraße 16, (entrance Salvatorstraße)
Munich, 80333 Germany
Tel:+49892102960 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.df-mp.com/?lang=en

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2026 Edition
Patent disputes - patent & trade mark attorney firms
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Overview

IP firm df-mp is recommended for patent disputes and prosecution work, but it can also advise on trade mark matters. The firm has experienced patent practitioners for patent office and court disputes in technical fields such as biotechnology, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and medical devices.

Notable patent attorneys: H. Ulrich Dörries, David Molnia, Sandra Pohlman, Elisabeth Greiner, Philipp Nordmeyer, and Dominik Ho.

Notable lawyers: Ortrun Günzel and Angela Wenninger-Lenz.

Testimonials

2026

"df-mp is my absolute favorite European IP firm.  They handled numerous oppositions when I was at my former company, and they were simply amazing.  We don't have any ongoing oppositions at my current company, but I would definitely use them if an opposition arose.  In the meantime, they are my go-to firm for any strategic questions or analysis that we need with respect to European IP law.  They are incredibly savvy from both the legal and scientific/technical perspective, and they provide incredible value for their cost."

"In particular Elisabeth Greiner is a very tough litigator—I do not want to have her on the other side: very well prepared, knows all tricks and strategies."

"They are creative, tenacious, excellent advocates both oral and written, great depth of knowledge, and all of this with a keen sense and appreciation of the company's goals and objectives."

David Molnia

"Fantastic attorney with excellent technical and legal knowledge. Great pleader in court."

Sandra Pohlman

"Sandra Pohlman is the absolute best—she is my favorite European attorney to work with, and no one else even comes close."

"Excellent at presenting client's case both orally and written.  Understands the client's goal and objectives and does a great job managing client expectations."

Angela Wenninger-Lenz

"I work primarily with Angela Wenninger-Lenz.  She's my absolute go-to for work in Germany: she's smart, she's commercial, she's pragmatic and she's a brilliant person to boot!"

 

2025

"Very good quality work, high degree of collegiality, and reliability."

A client values the firm's "dedicated key account management and reliable back office".

The team delivers an "excellent quality of work".

"The df-mp team is stable and reliable. [They] always meet timelines and adhere to the highest quality standards."

"They are excellent professionals in the field of IP. Proactive, efficient, with technical and pragmatic solutions."

"I trust the advice, which is delivered with such class and personability."

A client appreciates the team's "efficiency, intelligence, and dedication".

"Quick, hard-working professionals."

"Open, direct, and honest"

"Prompt, thorough, and good in English."

"They understand the issues, act promptly, and were effective in securing the result."

"I am highly impressed by their trade mark team, who are always a pleasure to deal with."

"They are extremely responsive and pragmatic in their approach. In the past, they have provided urgent advice after hours, which has been very much appreciated. They are also always cost-effective, and we know we can rely on their support absolutely."

"We appreciate their expertise and practical approach."

"We appreciate that df-mp is solution-oriented, available and easy to work with."

Sandra Pohlman

"Sandra Pohlman is an excellent practitioner. We work with Sandra and her team on prosecution and opposition matters at the European Patent Office. Sandra provides thoughtful and pragmatic advice and is very effective."

Ortrun Günzel

"Ortrun Günzel is an amazing attorney. [She] is intelligent, dedicated, responsive, and inventive."

 

2023

"They provide clear communication and proactive participation in projects. It's a real pleasure working with the team."

"The df-mp team is hands-on and very responsive. Their advice is thoughtful and accurate and always timely."

"Great people, very responsive and always on top of legal and factual developments."

"The df-mp team is helpful and focuses on the case 100%."

"They expedite expert reviews and advice and are easy to deal with."

"The team has strong knowledge of technical backgrounds for patents and knowledge of what is necessary for litigation."

 

2022

"They are highly professional, technically sound, detailed, and have a very good reputation in opposition matters."

"[They are] willing to listen and work with the client and have a flexible approach. They know their job."

"A very solution-oriented and no-nonsense firm."

"Uncomplicated and pragmatic approach, result-driven recommendations, and focused on success rather than earning money."

"The firm provides good key account management through the partners and excellent professional services through their teams."

"Their legal advice is always straightforward. Their client-centric administrative processes are solid."

"They offer value for money."

"A trusted partner with subject-matter expertise."

"We like the practical approach, which is characterised not only by profound legal knowledge but also by a deep economic understanding. This helps us to achieve legally qualified and economically sensible trade mark protection."

Linked Reviews
Patent

Case studies show the firm was involved in patent disputes work for clients such as Nokia, Fresenius Medical Care, Datang Mobile Communications Equipment, InterDigital, Sonos Europe, Huawei Technologies, and Imberatek.

In 2023, Manuel Reiter left the firm, while Richard Page rejoined after a short stint at Immatics. IPCom's former head of IP, Edward Tomlinson, also joined the firm in 2023.

Trade mark

Trade mark case studies show the team handling filing, oppositions, and portfolio management work for a range of brand owners. Clients include JC New Retail, Inter IKEA Systems, Panasonic Corporation, and TÜV SÜD Product Service.

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