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Wildanger Kehrwald Graf von Schwerin & Partner

Germany

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Key contacts
Partner: Dr. Alexander Reetz, LL.M.
Quick facts
Year of Establishment

1967

Number of Partners

9

Total Number of IP Practitioners

14

Languages

German, English, French

Network Memberships

AIPPI, EPLAW, IPO, AIPLA, GRUR, VPP, LES, INTA

Key practice areas
Intellectual property
Trade mark
Patent
Patent disputes - law firms
UPC litigation
Firm overview

Wildanger Kehrwald Graf von Schwerin & Partners mbB is one of the oldest and most prominent German IP litigation firms in Germany and can rely on decades of experience. Wildanger has an outstanding position in the field of patent litigation and is well-known for its drive and extraordinarily high standards. Wildanger has 13 truly-specialized attorneys in IP litigation – among them 9 partners. The firm’s international and national clients always receive the same level of dedication and individual attention. 

Wildanger has a remarkable and most successful track record in SEP enforcement and licensing, as well as in handling any sort of IP-litigation across industries at any level of complexity.

The firm was already focused on IP law when it was taken over in 1967 by Günther Wildanger, one of Germany’s best-known patent litigation attorneys. It played a decisive role in establishing Dusseldorf as a leading jurisdiction for patent and utility model litigation. A very high number of leading German decisions in the field of IP law, in particular patent law, involved cases handled by Wildanger.

All partners have set themselves apart in their own personal ways through their outstanding work, expertise and experience. They hold themselves to extremely high standards. The close-knit team of internationally experienced attorneys works closely together, sharing their knowledge and expertise – with effective results. The firm’s team is freely “scalable” to handle even large and complex litigation. 

Services

  • Patents and Utility Models 

infringement proceedings, nullity and opposition proceedings; FTO analysis; collecting evidence: inspection proceedings; SEPs and FRAND; disputes on inventor’s rights; license agreements, R&D contracts, transfer of IP

  • Employee Inventions 

assignments, remuneration, incentive systems, university inventions, inhouse trainings; 

  • Trademarks

enforcement and exploitation of trademarks, company names and indications of geographical origin; representation in infringement and cancellation proceedings; border seizures; preservation of evidence orders; licensing

  • Designs 

infringement proceedings; revocation/deletion proceedings; border seizures; preservation of evidence; licensing

  • Unfair Competition Law

passing off; reputation exploitation; reputation damage/degradation; unfair advertising; preliminary injunctions

  • Trade Secret Protection

infringement proceedings; protective measures

  • Clients

Wildanger’s national and international clients come from a wide range of industries, amongst them global players, SMEs and start-up companies. Wildanger serves companies in new technologies, such as biochemistry, software, information technology, semiconductor technology and telecoms, as well as in classic areas, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, engineering, automotive, medical technologies, consumables, electronics and electrical engineering.

 

Practice Areas & Sector Specialisations
  • Copyright & related rights
  • Designs
  • Intellectual property (contentious)
  • IP transactions
  • Life sciences IP
  • Patent
  • Patent contentious
  • Trade mark contentious

Key Sector Expertise

  • Aerospace
  • Agriculture
  • Automotive
  • Chemical
  • Defence
  • Computer technology & services
  • E-commerce
  • Electronics
  • Gaming
  • ICT & software
  • Industrials
  • Instruments
  • Internet
  • Life sciences
  • Manufacturing
  • Mechanical
  • Medical device
  • Mining
  • Oil & gas
  • Optics & photonics
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Renewable energy
  • Robotics
  • Semiconductors
  • Technology hardware
  • Telecommunication
  • Universities & research
  • Utilities
Address:
Couvenstr. 8
Düsseldorf
40211
Tel:+4921149767830 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.wildanger.eu
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Overview

Wildanger Kehrwald Graf von Schwerin & Partner is one of the long-established law firms for patent litigation in Germany. The firm’s lawyers have experience in a range of technical fields, particularly in electronics, telecommunications, and mechanical engineering.

Notable patent litigators: Ole Dirks, Soenke Fock, Eva Geschke, Jasper Meyer zu Riemsloh, Alexander Reetz, Jörg Schmidt, Peter-Michael Weisse, and Alexander Wiese.

Testimonials

2026

"What I particularly appreciate about Wildanger's IP litigation practice is the combination of technical precision and strategic clarity they bring to complex cases. Their team is highly experienced, especially in cross-border disputes, and they have a genuine ability to stay focused on the essentials while navigating dense issues."

"Outstanding technical and legal expertise, highly strategic approach especially in SEP/FRAND matters."

"Wildanger is a law firm comprised of attorneys who prioritize their clients’ interests above all else, and are capable of devising exceptional intellectual property strategies."

"The Wildanger team is the premier patent litigation firm in Germany.  They bring tremendous knowledge of German national courts and the UPC to every case they handle.  They are strategic thinkers as well as excellent trial lawyers."

"What distinguishes Wildanger is that even on highly complex matters, their practitioners maintain end-to-end responsibility rather than fragmenting the work across siloed teams. Each professional takes personal ownership of a case from inception through to resolution, which ensures both consistency in strategy and accountability in execution."

"High level of personal attention given to each matter. Communication is clear, responsive, and solution-oriented."

Soenke Fock

"What Soenke Fock does particularly well is combining deep cross-border litigation expertise with a sharp strategic sense in FRAND and SEP matters. He has an excellent grasp of how national and European proceedings interact, and he consistently adopts clear, well-calibrated strategies that anticipate procedural and commercial dynamics. His work is both technically strong and strategically thoughtful, which makes him a highly effective litigator in complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes."

"No matter how busy he is, Dr Soenke Fock makes it a priority to spend time discussing matters with clients and is able to offer constructive and creative suggestions."

"Soenke has earned the unwavering trust of our Japanese clients by explaining the intricacies of the German legal system with patience and clarity, and by remaining responsive and accessible even during extended holiday periods — a level of dedication that resonates deeply with clients who expect continuity and timeliness as non-negotiable standards of service."

Peter-Michael Weisse

"Peter-Michael is an astute strategic thinker.  He can plan and execute an IP enforcement strategy that utilizes both the national court system and UPC."

 

2025

"Their position on the German market is important, and their offer is broad."

"We were pleased with the work."

"Excellent firm."

"Established working relationship, experience in patent litigation matters."

"Without doubt, they are one of the best patent litigation law firms in Germany. They have lots of relevant experience in handling SEP cases in the high-tech field. They have a great team of lawyers with very interesting personalities.

"We have been working with them for over ten years and it has always been a pleasure. It has also been interesting to witness and accompany their development over the last ten years."

"Smart, good people that get results."

"Young and motivated team with very good technical understanding and ability to find pragmatic solutions, in particular regarding FRAND issues."

"Very knowledgeable and able to describe complex subjects in a concise manner."

"They are reliable, team players, and excellent."

"Great support and personal availability. Fruitful discussion on the technical details of the case and experience with all procedural aspects."

"They are among the best in Germany. They provide excellent advice, are great to work with and achieve impressive results. For us as patent attorneys, it is great to collaborate with lawyers who also have a good technical understanding and the will to analyse and understand even difficult technical issues."

"I liked the team spirit and the commitment of the attorneys."

"Excellent work quality. Short response time and helpful advice."

"Experienced in litigating and assessing technically complex patents. [They are] very good in the details and also in the general overview of the case. Very team-oriented and cooperative to the client's benefit. I very much enjoy working together with Wildanger attorneys."

"Their team is very experienced in German and UPC SEP litigation and is very smooth to cooperate with."

"They don't act like big international law firms and are thus easy to cope with, yet they provide excellent service and results."

 

2023

"The team is very easy to work with and very knowledgeable. They are also very concerned about costs."

"They are very engaged and experienced and extremely well connected to the courts, and we value their preference to keep a small team."

"Wildanger's hard work and strategic thinking on patent infringement lawsuits, particularly involving SEPs, over the last couple of years has been critical to my company’s success."

Peter-Michael Weisse and Jasper Meyer zu Riemsloh

"I’ve never had a better experience with a law firm anywhere in the world than with Peter-Michael Weisse and Jasper Meyer zu Riemsloh personally and Wildanger generally. Their knowledge of the court system, ability to provide strategic guidance, and tireless work ethic are unmatched."

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