GvW Graf von Westphalen

German law firm GvW Graf von Westphalen has witnessed positive developments in its IP practice in the past few years. The firm is recommended for patent litigation and trade mark work, but it also has lawyers in the firm for copyright advice. Its head of IP Sebastian Heim is an all-round IP lawyer.

Notable patent litigators: Sebastian Heim, Joachim Mulch, and Nicolas M Dumont.

Notable soft IP practitioners: Kristofer Bott, Axel von Walter, Christian Triebe and Walter Scheuerl.

2025

"I very much appreciate the client business-focused counselling of GvW.

Translated feedback: "[They provide] pragmatic and economically viable solutions for the client. Litigation is the last resort when no other agreement is possible."

Sebastian Heim

"He always seeks to find the optimum solution for the client without filing unnecessary lawsuits. [His work is] focused and client-centric."

"Dr. Sebastian Heim is very thorough, thoughtful and capable.He communicates very well with in-house staff. He provides excellent client service."

"Dr. Sebastian Heim is very competent, innovative and fun to work with."

Case studies show patent litigation work for clients such as Invacare Corporation, Hörmann KG Brockhagen, Ziehm Imaging, ZF Friedrichshafen, Limacorporate, and HILTI Aktiengesellschaft.

Case studies show brand strategy advice and trade mark disputes work. Der grüne Punkt - Duales System Deutschland, INUS Medical Center, Vega Grieshaber, voestalpine Böhler Welding Group, and Rolle Gerüstvertrieb are among the firm’s trade mark clients.