Hoffmann Eitle is highly respected across Europe for patent drafting, prosecution and office proceedings. It is a name often seen in instructive EPO decisions. The firm has a strong team of European patent attorneys in technical fields such as chemistry, biotechnology, and mechanical engineering. The patent attorney team is supported by an experienced team of lawyers who also deal with trade mark work. The firm has expanded its presence in Europe with a London office.
Notable patent attorneys: Thorsten Bausch, Peter Klusmann, Anne Schön, Andreas Görg, Markus G Müller, Morten Garberg, Joachim Renken, Leonard Werner-Jones, James Ogle, C Thomas Becher, and Henrik Vocke.
Notable patent litigators: Clemens Tobias Steins, Holger Stratmann, and Dirk Schüßler-Langeheine.
Notable trade mark practitioners: Michaela Ring and Isabelle Kuschel.
2025
"We work with Andreas Stefferl, Lasse Weinmann, and Elisabeth Engelhard. They are all really excellent counsel and a great team."
"Hoffmann Eitle is one of our reliable business partners, and we have been maintaining a good business relationship for a long time.Therefore, whenever we need professional advice, we always ask the firm."
"They deliver high-quality and accurate work in a timely manner."
"What I appreciate most about Hoffmann Eitle's IP service is the team's dedication to providing tailored, client-focused solutions, as well as their commitment to ongoing communication and feedback. The firm’s emphasis on understanding each client’s unique needs and offering bespoke strategies ensures high-quality, effective results."
"I’ve been impressed by Hoffmann Eitle’s proactive approach to keeping clients informed throughout the process. The follow-up feedback mechanisms demonstrate not only professionalism but also a genuine commitment to continuous improvement and client satisfaction. This level of engagement builds trust and fosters long-term partnerships."
"The expertise and collaborative spirit within the team are exceptional. The opportunity to work alongside professionals who combine deep technical knowledge with legal proficiency is inspiring, and it reflects the firm's commitment to excellence. These qualities make Hoffmann Eitle’s IP services and team truly outstanding."
"[They] listen to and act upon our instructions diligently."
"Mike Gruber, Neils Hölder and Anne Schön have sharp minds and are very good strategists. They have all the details of the case on the tips of their fingers."
A client values the team's "expertise, easy accessibility, and friendliness".
"They are technically excellent, and they are nice too."
"They provide excellent service, tailored to the needs of the customer. Their communication is succinct and clear, and their advice is very practical and honest."
2023
"They are very experienced and knowledgeable."
"We appreciate their creative and tenacious nature. Hoffmann Eitle represented us in a difficult case, and we kept going until we managed to invalidate the patent."
"They are highly experienced, excellent advocates knowledgeable in all areas of patent law, EPO proceedings and German litigation and in the interplay between those legal proceedings and the regulatory pharmaceutical environment. Their English is excellent, and they are all really nice people."
"The firm offers us a wide range of services and flexibility of services in the ever-changing IP world. The advice from the attorneys is precise and thoughtful."
Case studies show extensive patent work, including EPO proceedings and patent litigation in the UPC and national courts. Clients include DexCom, Moderna, Astellas, IMS Robotics, Ericsson, Sanofi, Regeneron, Celltrion, and Myriad Genetics.
Biotechnology patent attorney David Miller joined the firm's London office in January 2023. Miller's arrival from Mathys & Squire strengthened the firm's UK practice, which now has more than 10 patent attorneys with expertise across fields like engineering and biotechnology.
In 2025, the firm's life sciences practice was further strengthened by the arrival of König Szynka Tilmann von Renesse's Düsseldorf team, led by Gregor König, Dorothea von Renesse, and Carla Roth. Former Sandoz head of patents Bernd Kröger has left the firm. Niels Hölder and Mike Gruber agreed to leave the firm in 2025. The firm announced the hire of Thomas Gniadek from Simmons & Simmons in 2025.
Case studies show EU and national trade mark counselling, filing and portfolio management work in different sectors. Clients include VL London, Flucorrex, Implen, Rain Bird Corporation, and Ravenpack.