The Boutique Advantage
Practice Areas
IP Litigation
We regularly handle complex IP litigation cases, including patent infringement, nullity and entitlement disputes, across all of our technical fields. Our approach is closely aligned with our clients’ business objectives. We assemble tailored teams for each matter and, where appropriate, collaborate with leading attorneys at law from our established network.
We represent clients in high-stakes proceedings before the Federal Patent Court, the European Patent Office, the German Patent and Trade Mark Office and the Unified Patent Court. Our attorneys have contributed to several landmark IP decisions of the German Federal Court of Justice, reflecting the depth of our experience in complex patent disputes.
The Boutique Advantage: confidence in high-stakes litigation.
Opposition and Appeal Proceedings
We have extensive experience in opposition and appeal proceedings before the German Patent and Trade Mark Office, the European Patent Office and the Federal Patent Court. We are deeply familiar with the applicable rules of procedure and relevant case law and provide clear, realistic assessments of the strengths and weaknesses of each case. We develop focused strategies for both attacking and defending IP rights, and represent clients with determination and precision.
The Boutique Advantage: effective challenges to competitors’ rights and robust defense of your own IP.
Patent Drafting and Prosecution
We take the time to understand the essence of each invention. Working closely with inventors, we translate technical innovation into robust patent applications designed to withstand scrutiny. Every application is tailored to the requirements of German, European and international patent law and drafted to support efficient prosecution while anticipating future enforcement and validity challenges.
The Boutique Advantage: robust patents designed to deliver long-term value.
Freedom to Operate
The development and market launch of new products requires careful assessment of competitors’ IP rights. We help clients evaluate technical fields, identify risks and guide internal decision-making. Working at the interface of legal and technical teams, we provide clear recommendations to management throughout the development process. We provide support from early-stage concepts through to product launch, helping them navigate complex and competitive IP environments.
The Boutique Advantage: legal certainty for successful products.
IP Strategy
An effective IP strategy begins with a clear understanding of your business objectives. We work closely with our clients to build and refine IP portfolios that support their products, markets and long-term commercial goals. Our strategic advice helps them reduce unnecessary costs while maintaining strong and effective protection where it matters most.
The Boutique Advantage: an IP portfolio that works for your business.
IP Due Diligence
Mergers and acquisitions often require the rapid assessment of IP portfolios. We support both buyers and sellers in identifying strengths, weaknesses and potential risks. This includes evaluating the alignment of the portfolio with the business, identifying legal vulnerabilities and assessing overall value. We deliver clear, reliable analyses within tight timelines and take responsibility for the legal assessment throughout the transaction process.
The Boutique Advantage: confidence and clarity in IP-driven transactions.
Team
Our Team
for Your Projects
Partner
Marc Wachenhausen
- German Patent Attorney
- European Patent Attorney
- Dipl.-Ing. Mechanical Engineering
Partner
Thorsten Haslinde LL.M.
- German Patent Attorney
- European Patent Attorney
- LL.M. European Intellectual Property
- M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
Senior Associate
- German Patent Attorney
- Dipl.-Ing. Geodesy and Geoinformation
Senior Associate
- German Patent Attorney
- European Patent Attorney
- Dipl.-Ing. Mechanical Engineering
Associate
Simon Sternischa
- German Patent Attorney
- M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
Associate
Aaron Kunert
- German Patent Attorney
- M.Sc. Engineering Science
Associate
Dr. Arne Wolf
- German Patent Attorney
- European Patent Attorney
- Dipl.-Ing. Mechanical Engineering
OF COUNSEL
Dr. Rui Wang
- German Patent Attorney
- European Patent Attorney
- UPC Representative
- Dr.-Ing., M.Sc. Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Patent attorney trainee
Nicolo Novello
- M.Sc. Aerospace Engineering
Patent Attorney Trainee
Erik Hainzlmeier
- M.Sc. Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Patent paralegal
Patent Paralegal
Julia Riester
Patent Paralegal
Nicole Radbauer
Patent Paralegal
Hannah Lohr
Accounting Manager
Accounting Assistant
Mira Mannadiar
Case Studies
We help our clients achieve their goals.
By the Numbers
Cases litigated
Collectively, our attorneys have represented clients in more than 300 patent litigation matters across a wide range of technologies. From opposition, infringement and nullity proceedings to entitlement disputes, we help clients navigate complex patent litigation before the German courts, the Federal Patent Court, the Federal Court of Justice and the Unified Patent Court.
Applications drafted per year
Our team structure enables us to draft and prosecute large patent portfolios while maintaining the high quality and strategic focus that complex inventions require. In recent years, we have drafted more than 400 patent applications annually.
Our team has the capacity and experience to manage large numbers of parallel opposition proceedings across diverse technologies while maintaining a partner-led, strategic approach.
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Work on challenging IP matters. Grow with experienced colleagues.
- Experience The Boutique Advantage—from the inside.
We are always interested in hearing from talented patent attorneys, patent paralegals and professionals who share our commitment to excellence, teamwork and practical solutions for our clients.
We offer flexibility, direct collaboration with experienced patent attorneys and the opportunity to work on sophisticated international IP matters for innovative clients from around the world.
We encourage every team member to contribute ideas, take ownership and continue developing professionally.
If that sounds like the right environment for you, we’d love to hear from you.
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