2009
6
50 (including 6 partners, 15 patent attorneys and 9 technical experts)
German and English (as well as Chinese, French, Romanian, Russian, Spanish)
MERH-IP is a mid-size law firm based in Munich, established as a small law firm of four patent attorneys with many years of experience, who were previously partners in three other law firms. Since our founding in 2009, we have grown into a medium-sized law firm with more than 60 employees including 6 partners, 15 patent attorneys and 9 technical experts.
The law firm sees itself as an “intellectual property boutique” specializing in the field of commercial legal protection. Our aim is to be a fast service provider in the field of commercial legal protection, where the quality of the work and a trusting client relationship come first.
Our range of services includes advice and representation in all matters of Intellectual Property including patents, utility models, trademarks, designs, domains, employee’s inventions, copyright and unfair competition law. The firm represents clients ranging from renowned multinational corporations from Europe, the United States and Japan, to medium-sized companies and start-ups.
Our professional understanding of servicing in the IP-field makes very high demands on the quality of our work in view of both technical and legal aspects. Expert knowledge in a broad range of cutting-edge technologies as well as in-depth expertise in intellectual property law with annual filings of around 2,400 patent applications enables us to safeguard your interests in the field of Intellectual Property and to represent any company successfully before courts and offices. Attorneys of our firm have outstanding track records in hearings, trials and oral proceedings.
In addition, partners of the firm are continuously involved in infringement proceedings, mostly in the field of telecommunication and automotive technology.
In total, dispute matters are about 20% of the firm’s work.
We are particularly known for our innovative and efficient strategies prosecuting applications and our above-average patent grant rate, also in technical areas where the rejection rate is usually very high, e.g. computer-implemented inventions.
These particularly good results are based on our “team-approach”, which focuses on additional research and the processing of cases by several team members together. The high quality of the work is also ensured by in-house training seminars, "MERH-IP lunchtime lecture" series.
MERH-IP attaches great importance to diversity and provides a diverse and inclusive workspace, providing a welcoming environment that embraces the differences and offers respect for everybody. That is why our workforce in all areas is made up of a colorful mix of different nations, age groups and characters.
One particular measure for improving the integration of different individuals to a team, is the MERH-IP annual multi-day trip. During this annual multi-day trip, the feeling of togetherness even grows.
Each trip is organized with activities where the team members of the law firm can build trust and understanding for each other.
In order to provide the best results for our clients, a mutual trust within our teams is essential. By implementing our team events, combined with inhouse IP training, the best results for our clients can be assured.
Key IP Areas
Intellectual property (contentious), Intellectual property (prosecution), IP transactions, Patent, Patent contentious, Patent prosecution, Trade mark, Trade mark contentious, Trade mark prosecution
Key Sector Expertise
Aerospace, Aerospace, Automotive, Biotechnology, Computer technology & services, Construction & materials, Electrical, Electronics, ICT & software, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Semiconductors, Telecommunication
