Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has an IP practice and team in Germany. The team is recommended for patent litigation work. The team is supported by colleagues in other jurisdictions such as the UK, France and Italy.

Notable IP litigators: Ina vom Feld and Florian Schmidt-Bogatzky.

2025

Florian Schmidt-Bogatzky

"Florian has a longstanding track record and great experience in running comprehensive patent litigation campaigns, in particular with SEP/FRAND matters involved."

"Florian is exceptionally creative, dedicated, and hard-working. His client management is exceptional. His response times on everything from responding to e-mails to drafting new patent complaints are among the fastest I've seen, as well as thorough.

"Florian is accessible to his U.S. clients despite the time difference with the U.S., responding instantly no matter the time of day."

"Florian is supremely knowledgeable on patent and SEP matters. He is an incredibly bright lawyer with a sharp legal mind. Based on what I have seen, he works very efficiently in high-pressure situations and never loses sight of the commercial needs. He immediately grasps the problem in front of him and is responsive around the clock.”

Case studies show the team is involved in national and cross-border patent disputes. Clients include Millennium Pharmaceuticals, SD BioSensor, Contemporary Amperex Technology, and Sanofi. In 2025, Florian Schmidt-Bogatzky joined the firm as a partner in its Düsseldorf office.