IP firm df-mp is recommended for patent disputes and prosecution work, but it can also advise on trade mark matters. The firm has experienced patent practitioners for patent office and court disputes in technical fields such as biotechnology, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and medical devices.
Notable patent attorneys: H. Ulrich Dörries, David Molnia, Sandra Pohlman, Elisabeth Greiner, Philipp Nordmeyer, and Dominik Ho.
Notable lawyers: Ortrun Günzel and Angela Wenninger-Lenz.
2025
"Very good quality work, high degree of collegiality, and reliability."
A client values the firm's "dedicated key account management and reliable back office".
The team delivers an "excellent quality of work".
"The df-mp team is stable and reliable. [They] always meet timelines and adhere to the highest quality standards."
"They are excellent professionals in the field of IP. Proactive, efficient, with technical and pragmatic solutions."
"I trust the advice, which is delivered with such class and personability."
A client appreciates the team's "efficiency, intelligence, and dedication".
"Quick, hard-working professionals."
"Open, direct, and honest"
"Prompt, thorough, and good in English."
"They understand the issues, act promptly, and were effective in securing the result."
"I am highly impressed by their trade mark team, who are always a pleasure to deal with."
"They are extremely responsive and pragmatic in their approach. In the past, they have provided urgent advice after hours, which has been very much appreciated. They are also always cost-effective, and we know we can rely on their support absolutely."
"We appreciate their expertise and practical approach."
"We appreciate that df-mp is solution-oriented, available and easy to work with."
Sandra Pohlman
"Sandra Pohlman is an excellent practitioner. We work with Sandra and her team on prosecution and opposition matters at the European Patent Office. Sandra provides thoughtful and pragmatic advice and is very effective."
Ortrun Günzel
"Ortrun Günzel is an amazing attorney. [She] is intelligent, dedicated, responsive, and inventive."
2023
"They provide clear communication and proactive participation in projects. It's a real pleasure working with the team."
"The df-mp team is hands-on and very responsive. Their advice is thoughtful and accurate and always timely."
"Great people, very responsive and always on top of legal and factual developments."
"The df-mp team is helpful and focuses on the case 100%."
"They expedite expert reviews and advice and are easy to deal with."
"The team has strong knowledge of technical backgrounds for patents and knowledge of what is necessary for litigation."
2022
"They are highly professional, technically sound, detailed, and have a very good reputation in opposition matters."
"[They are] willing to listen and work with the client and have a flexible approach. They know their job."
"A very solution-oriented and no-nonsense firm."
"Uncomplicated and pragmatic approach, result-driven recommendations, and focused on success rather than earning money."
"The firm provides good key account management through the partners and excellent professional services through their teams."
"Their legal advice is always straightforward. Their client-centric administrative processes are solid."
"They offer value for money."
"A trusted partner with subject-matter expertise."
"We like the practical approach, which is characterised not only by profound legal knowledge but also by a deep economic understanding. This helps us to achieve legally qualified and economically sensible trade mark protection."
Case studies show the firm was involved in patent disputes work for clients such as Nokia, Fresenius Medical Care, Datang Mobile Communications Equipment, InterDigital, Sonos Europe, Huawei Technologies, and Imberatek.
In 2023, Manuel Reiter left the firm, while Richard Page rejoined after a short stint at Immatics. IPCom's former head of IP, Edward Tomlinson, also joined the firm in 2023.
Trade mark case studies show the team handling filing, oppositions, and portfolio management work for a range of brand owners. Clients include JC New Retail, Inter IKEA Systems, Panasonic Corporation, and TÜV SÜD Product Service.