A patent is an important asset for your company in Munich or anywhere else. This is because it certifies a so-called prohibition right: it prohibits unauthorized third parties from using your invention, thus protecting your inventive contribution and its exploitation possibilities. If, for example, other companies from your competitors infringe the patent, you can therefore take legal action against them. If you are convicted of patent infringement, you can assert claims against the infringing company. The two classics are the claim for injunctive relief and the claim for damages due to the unauthorized use of the patented idea. As your patent attorney in Munich, Weickmann provides you with professional and precise support in obtaining your property rights and – if necessary – enforcing them against unauthorized use.

Patent law precisely describes the requirements for ideas that can be protected by a technical property right. The basic prerequisite for this is that the invention is of a technical nature. This is because a patent – like a utility model – protects the technical aspect of inventions. In addition, the inventions must be industrially applicable, i.e. enable monetary profit, for example. The fulfilment of the requirements is examined in detail in a comprehensive procedure. As a patent attorney in Munich, we prepare this examination precisely and are a competent partner for our clients regarding the individual procedures in the field of patent law.

As a patent attorney in Munich, we also take a close look at your invention because we want to work with you to develop an optimal strategy for protecting it. This includes assertive support during the application and grant procedure. But it also concerns possible supplementary applications that the law offers to extend the protection of your idea. Another option in some countries is to use a utility model as a supplementary property right. Although it has a shorter term, it can be implemented quickly – and is therefore a tried and tested method if protection is required quickly. In the field of pharmaceuticals or plant protection products, a supplementary protection certificate can protect inventions for longer under certain conditions. Adequate trademark and design protection is also an important element of a solid property rights portfolio.

As a patent attorney in Munich, we recommend consulting with patent law experts. Only specialists who are familiar with both national and international patent and trademark regulations can offer the customized protection you are looking for as an applicant or inventor. We will examine your invention for the optimum protection measures and explain the differences between the classic patent and other forms of protection, such as utility models, trademarks, and designs. We will then advise you on the procedure you have chosen. Of course, your patent attorney in Munich will also provide you with comprehensive advice and support if, for example, patent infringements have already occurred. Call us now for your consultation appointment.