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Wallinger Ricker Schlotter Tostmann (WRST)

Germany

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Established: 2007
Number of Partners: 10
Number of IP Practitioners: 29
Key practice areas
Patent
Patent prosecution
Trade mark - patent & trade mark attorney firms
Patent disputes - patent & trade mark attorney firms
Firm overview

WALLINGER RICKER SCHLOTTER TOSTMANN is an internationally active, well-established and consistently top-tier ranking IP law firm located at the heart of ‘Europe’s IP capital’, Munich, beside both the headquarters of the European Patent Office (EPO) and the German Patent and Trademark Office, as well as close to the Federal Patent Court and present Munich IP litigation courts. The firm’s European and German patent attorneys and attorneys-at-law represent clients from all over the world and across a full spectrum of industries. 

WALLINGER RICKER SCHLOTTER TOSTMANN engages in all matters of intellectual property, including:

  • prosecution, enforcement, defence and licensing of patents, trademarks and design rights;
  • copyright and unfair competition matters;
  • IP-related transactions;
  • freedom-to-operate analysis;
  • intellectual property in M&A, including IP due diligence and IP agreements; and
  • alternative dispute resolution

WALLINGER RICKER SCHLOTTER TOSTMANN is particularly active in contentious matters, with a focus on patent and trademark litigation before German courts including the German Supreme Court, oppositions and appeals before the EPO and nullity proceedings before the German Federal Patent Court and the German Supreme Court.

WALLINGER RICKER SCHLOTTER TOSTMANN counsels clients on IP matters in all areas of technology. When necessary, teams of patent attorneys or technical experts with complementary technical experience or teams of both patent attorneys and attorneys-at-law are formed. WALLINGER RICKER SCHLOTTER TOSTMANN ensures that partners or experienced attorneys are actively involved in all aspects of each case to guarantee continuity and the highest quality. The firm’s focus is on providing strategic and comprehensive solutions in line with clients’ corporate goals instead of just ‘managing cases’.

WALLINGER RICKER SCHLOTTER TOSTMANN covers a broad range of technical and scientific fields, including:

  • mechanical engineering;
  • chemistry, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology;
  • electrical engineering, electronics and semiconductors;
  • information technology and communication technology;
  • physics and new materials; and
  • medical devices.
Practice Areas & Sector Specialisations

Practice Areas:

Life sciences IP, Intellectual property (contentious), Intellectual property (prosecution), IP transactions, Patent contentious, Patent prosecution, Patent, Trade mark

Sector Expertise:

Chemical, Biotechnology, Automotive, Artificial intelligence, Computer technology & services, Electronics, Electrical, ICT & software, Life sciences, Mechanical, Medical device, Optics & photonics, Pharmaceutical, Robotics, Semiconductors, Telecommunication

 

Address:
Zweibrückenstraße 5-7
München
80331
Tel:+49 892 102 320 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.wallinger.de/
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Overview

Wallinger Ricker Schlotter Tostmann (WRST) is recognised for patent protection and litigation work. The firm’s patent attorneys can handle patent work in chemistry, life sciences, medical devices, and engineering. 

Notable patent attorneys: Christiane Maxien, Cornelia Oetke, Erich Fritsche, Christian Kirchner, Henning Luelf, Mathias Ricker, Alexander Schlotter, and Holger Tostmann.

Notable lawyer: Thomas Schachl.

Testimonials

2026

"Very responsive, excellent knowledge of the law including the latest developments, creativity in finding solutions, openness for out-of-the-box solutions."

"The firm has been very reliable and the cost of its services has also been reasonable."

Thomas Schachl

"Great attorney with both incredible knowledge of the law and outstanding people skills. Very responsive, a great addition to an international team on a large IP case."

 

2025

"WRST is very professional and friendly and provides high-quality and timely service."

"Their team demonstrated exceptional professionalism and comprehensive expertise across various areas of IP, ensuring thorough and effective management of the patent portfolio."

"Excellent expertise, very flexible."

"I appreciate receiving practical advice and the wide range of backgrounds that the professionals at WRST have. I always feel like my questions and clients are prioritised and trust the advice provided."

"Friendly, precise work, and excellent advice."

"Their advice was instrumental in navigating complex IP challenges successfully."

Holger Tostmann

"Holger Tostmann and his team are highly responsive and advise both strategically and practically on patent matters. We have had much success with them in obtaining valuable patent protection in Europe, as well as defending European patents challenged in opposition."

Alexander Schlotter

"Dr. Schlotter has a deep understanding of mechanical engineering. [He is] brilliant."

 

2023

"The team is very friendly and clearly communicates what is expected from the client, and this makes processes run smoother."

"The team are very friendly, and they provide nice and clear explanations."

"They are proactive, reliable and engaged."

"We appreciate the excellent competence and service."

"We appreciate their responsiveness and providing understandable answers, as well as the cost transparency."

"They are reliable and cannot be ruffled, even with short-turnaround tasks."

 

2022

"We have had several years of excellent experience and partnership."

"A strategic partner that not only addresses questions we raise but helps us see around corners in identifying and preparing for future issues."

"Professional administrative handling coupled with deep technological insight and an understanding of a small company."

"The work is precise and accurate as well as pragmatic and innovative."

"Their attorneys are quick and experienced, both technically and legally."

Linked Reviews
Patent

Case studies show patent counselling, EPO proceedings and prosecution work. Clients include Archroma, Autoneum, Eastman Chemical Company, BMW, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Robert Bosch.

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