ip, it & life sciences

The IP practice group consists of 21 lawyers and 14 paralegals working in 17 jurisdictions. The practice group structure puts schoenherr in a unique position to develop and implement top-quality IP strategies for the entire CEE/SEE region and facilitates the cross-border enforcement of IP rights. schoenherr has long-standing experience in trademark, design, patent, copyright and unfair competition matters. The partners frequently represent parties in ground-breaking court cases in national and European courts. The team is also active in combating product and software piracy, including customs seizures. The practice group administers more than 30,000 trademark and design registrations in more than 185 jurisdictions. It also offers an integrated service on contentious and non-contentious IP, IT and internet related issues and advises on M&A transactions with an IP/IT focus. Other core areas are food and drug law, life sciences and unfair competition.