Strategic Advisory
Strategic Consulting
Strategic IP consulting is more than the sum of its parts. Anyone evaluating a trademark must know how to conduct licensing negotiations. Anyone designing a licensing structure must be aware of the weaknesses that an opposing party in litigation will later exploit. Anyone advising on a transaction must understand how IP conflicts arise—and how they can be resolved.
This integration of perspectives is the result of nearly three decades of practice in international IP law: as a litigator, a licensing advisor, and a transaction advisor. It enables a holistic view that goes beyond the individual consulting engagement—and reveals connections that remain hidden when focusing on individual aspects alone.
Product Development
New products, technologies, or business models require a legal framework. And we’re there from the very beginning. We work with you to develop strategies that advance your business, strengthen your legal position, and avoid conflicts. In doing so, we systematically analyze the relevant IP portfolio for both opportunities and potential vulnerabilities.
IP Portfolio Audit
An IP portfolio is only as strong as its weakest link. We analyze your entire portfolio of intellectual property rights—trademarks, designs, copyrights, and know-how protection—for gaps, redundancies, and untapped potential. The result: a clear picture of your actual intellectual property situation, concrete recommendations for action, and a prioritization that reflects your business strategy. We pay particular attention to licensing opportunities that companies often fail to exploit—and to risks arising from third-party rights that are overlooked.
IP Licensing Strategy
Intellectual property rights only realize their full value through a well-thought-out licensing strategy. We work with you to develop customized licensing models—for single, cross, and portfolio licenses as well as for complex FRAND arrangements in standard-setting. In doing so, we combine legal precision with a business perspective: What is your negotiating position? Which licensing structure fits your business model? How do you secure your interests in the license agreement for the long term? You benefit directly from our many years of experience in international licensing negotiations—on both the corporate and law firm sides.
IP Compliance
IP risks arise not only from third-party infringements—they often originate within your own company: through the careless use of open-source software, unclear regulations regarding employee inventions, incomplete contractual clauses in development and cooperation agreements, or inadequate documentation in AI-supported development processes. We review your internal structures, identify compliance risks, and help you establish robust processes—before an overlooked detail turns into a legal dispute.
IP Valuation
Whether for a transaction, financial reporting, a licensing negotiation, or insolvency proceedings: the valuation of IP rights requires a combination of legal substantive analysis and economic methodology. We assist you in determining the value of your intellectual property rights—in a practical, transparent, and legally sound manner. In doing so, we work closely with economic experts and ensure that the legal robustness of the portfolio is realistically factored into the valuation.
Second Opinion
In particularly complex or economically significant matters, companies occasionally need a “second opinion.” Often, an experienced external advisor can identify aspects that were overlooked during the preparation for an impending legal dispute. Or they may contribute ideas that reduce risk—or open up new opportunities. Here, we stand by your side with our many years of experience. We work as a team and are committed to creating real added value for you. Mere repetitions or theoretical discussions without practical relevance are foreign to us.