Gewerblicher Rechtsschutz mit der IP-Kanzlei HOFFMANN EITLE
Experience Quality

Always up to date

Case Law
29.01.2026

EPO Enlarged Board of Appeal decision G1/23 removing the reproducibility criterion of G1/92 from commercially available products as prior art

UPC Case Law
26.01.2026

UPC Court of Appeal has its say on inventive step (UPC_CoA_464/2024; UPC_CoA_530/2024; et.al.)

Case Law
21.01.2026

Insufficient disclosure of a dependent claim combined with late filing of requests deleting this claim leads to revocation at the EPO

Awards
16.01.2026

HOFFMANN EITLE nominated for “IP Firm of the Year” at the Chambers Germany Awards 2026

Comprehensive protection for intellectual property

Intellectual property has been at the heart of HOFFMANN EITLE for 130 years. We are one of the leading intellectual property law firms in Europe with offices in eight locations across five different countries. The passion, creativity and determination shown by our international team when it comes to obtaining, defending and enforcing our clients’ intellectual property rights is what sets us apart.

our firm

Gewerblicher Rechtsschutz mit der IP-Kanzlei HOFFMANN EITLE
Efficient in all aspects of intellectual property

From start-ups to global players, companies from all over the world rely on our expert advice, our feel for markets and products and, last but not least, our awareness of the cultural specificities of different regions. HOFFMANN EITLE is a strong and well-connected partner that can competently represent your interests in all areas of intellectual property law.

our services

"Direct, open communication with clients and colleagues is central to our success."

Specialised in all technical areas

Our international team consists of more than 140 highly specialised patent attorneys and attorneys-at-law in all technical areas. In innovation-driven fields, we provide a customised interface between research, development, business and law, always with each specific case in mind. You will profit from our expertise.

our technical areas

HOFFMANN EITLE has specialists for all technical areas
Join our team

We are dedicated to providing a comprehensive approach to intellectual property law. We offer applicants a wide range of opportunities to join our international team.

your career

Karrieremöglichkeiten in der IP-Kanzlei HOFFMANN EITLE

Excellence in IP Law

Our dedication to clients is clear to see.
Year after year, our achievements continue to be recognised by the IP community.