About Me

As partner in our international Intellectual Property Group based in Munich, I advise across the whole spectrum of patent and IP law, with a focus on patent litigation. I'm also a member of our Technology & Communications and Healthcare & Life Sciences Sector Groups.

I advise and represent our German and international clients before all the German patent infringement courts and the UPC. I have in-depth experience in international patent disputes. My sectors include telecommunications, electronics, engineering, and medical devices. I also advise in opposition and nullity proceedings. In addition, I work on contract matters and license issues.

Before joining our Munich office, I practiced patent litigation for several years at two large European and international law firms.
Cases
  • Defending OEM in SEP litigation against NPE (4G/5G technology).
  • Numerous patent infringement and opposition proceedings for world-leading telecommunications company as part of a global SEP litigation involving 4G and 5G technology.
  • Patent infringement proceedings for car manufacturer against non-practicing entity involving SEP (4G and 5G technology).
  • Numerous patent infringement and opposition proceedings for world-leading U.S. medical device manufacturer concerning heart valves (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement).
  • Assisting in US patent infringement proceedings for large German research institute (Digital Satellite Radio/Multi-Carrier Modulation); management of discovery; assisting in depositions, expert selection, expert reports.
  • Participation in complex patent infringement proceedings relating to SEP in audio/video coding field (AVC/HEVC Standard).
  • Complex patent infringement case against leading mobile phone manufacturers and social media platform operators (Packet switching / Multiplexing).
  • Patent infringement proceedings against leading mobile phone manufacturers and platform operators (Electronic image arrangement and image storage function).
  • Patent litigation for leading US electronics manufacturer (Ethernet Switches).
  • Opposition proceedings for global telecommunications company (Automatic Flow Control).
  • Assessment of standard essentiality of various mobile communications patents for leading mobile phone manufacturer (LTE Standard).
  • Patent infringement proceedings concerning electronic tire pressure monitoring sensor (TPMS).
  • Patent infringement proceedings concerning minimally invasive spinal surgical procedure.
  • Extensive R&D contract negotiations for major German research company (Genetic markers in plants).
  • Patent infringement proceedings against leading US chemical group (Polymerized monomer).
  • Patent litigation and opposition proceedings concerning patent for turbo compressors for leading US manufacturer (Double-centrifugal Turboshaft).
  • Examination of the infringement of various patent portfolios relating to household appliances and refrigeration compressors for Asian multi-industry manufacturing company.
  • Preliminary injunction proceedings for leading German manufacturer of diving compressors.
Education

Studied

  • Studies of law at the universities of Passau, Geneva and Münster
  • PhD from the university of Münster with a dissertation on tax law

Admissions

  • Admitted to the German Bar (2009)
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From the outset of our complex patent litigation case, Katharina's insights into the intricacies of our case, coupled with a meticulous understanding of the facts of the case, proved instrumental in navigating the many challenges we faced. Also, Katharina's ability to communicate complex legal concepts in a manner that is both clear and strategic was a valuable skill that proved indispensable in our interactions with witnesses and technical experts.

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