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Protection for
your ideas

Idee
Minimise risks

We ensure
that your idea is protected
by a patent in the best possible way
to prevent unauthorised use
or imitation.

Increase your chances of success

Our legal
and technological expertise
reduces the risk of errors
or rejections during
the patent application
process.

Making patent protection simple

We navigate you through
the often complicated
patent application process
so that you can concentrate
on your core business.
Claiming a patent

Why patents?

The most innovative companies in the world register more than 230,000 patents a year in Germany and Europe. They thereby secure the exclusive right to exclusively use, sell or licence the inventions for a certain period of time in a defined territory for their technological business basis. 

White IP Group

The patent law firm white ip actively supported us with the patent application for our process. It was amazing how quickly and effectively the extremely complex subject matter was understood and formulated into a comprehensive patent specification.

Sascha Maschek, CEO

We have only had good experiences with the patent law firm white ip in relation to patent and trade mark applications.

Mario Schneider, CEO

With the help of the white ip team, I was able to make my idea patent-ready as a private individual and finally submit it to the patent office. The entire course of the project was very well organised, I was kept regularly informed of progress and, as a layman, I felt that I was in very good hands with white ip.

Marius Kohler

Save time and resources.

Protect your innovation with a patent that prevents others from unauthorised use or duplication. We take care of the time-consuming research, complex documentation, registration strategy and official communication.

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Advantage #1

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Patent holders can take legal action against those who infringe their intellectual property rights.

This may prevent others from using or copying the invention without the inventor’s permission.

In order to prevent the unauthorised use or sale of your invention, you can, for example, claim damages or apply for an injunction.

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The granting of patents turns ideas and inventions into valuable assets.

They secure competitive advantages for companies through the exclusive marketing of technologies, increased investment potential and income through licences or strategic purchases and sales.

Our Team

Technical background and patent law knowledge: Our team thoroughly analyzes your inventions in detail in order to generate valuable property rights.

Dr. Leopold Gruner

Chemist
Patent attorney
European Patent Attorney

Sophia Falk

Engineer
Patent Professional

Tristan Schuh

Patent engineer

Yanan Huang

Chinese Patent Agent

Michael Geiger

Patent Professional

Zhigang Ma

U.S. Patent Attorney
Senior Counsel

 

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white ip | Patent & Legal
Koenigstrasse 7
01097 Dresden

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Disadvantages of missing property rights

What are the consequences if inventions are not protected?

Companies that do not register their inventions and other IP assets as their intellectual property with the patent and trade mark offices forgo legally guaranteed property rights for up to 70-80% of their company value.

Loss of competitive advantage

Without intellectual property protection, competitors can easily imitate your innovative products, services or technologies and thus undermine your unique selling points and competitive advantages on the market.

Lack of monetisation opportunities

Without adequate protection of intellectual property, third parties can freely use, copy or even commercialise your innovations. This reduces the opportunities to generate income through licensing or partnerships.

Less attractive to investors

Investors often look for companies with strong IP portfolios because they either have an interesting technology for the investor or a clear growth and innovation strategy. A lack of intellectual property protection can make your company appear less attractive to potential investors, as the competitive advantage can be lost without protection.

Risk of legal disputes

If your company's intellectual property is not protected, you may be vulnerable to infringement claims from others who have secured IP rights for similar innovations. This can lead to lengthy legal disputes and financial losses.

Lack of negotiating power

Unique products and technologies give you the opportunity to negotiate favourable conditions when working with partners or suppliers. If your products are unprotected and can be copied by imitators, you lose your negotiating power.

Lower innovation funding

A lack of patent protection can lead to employees being less motivated to develop new ideas.

Impaired international expansion

Without intellectual property protection, it can be difficult to expand into global markets where intellectual property rights are often strongly enforced and respected.

Lack of control

Without patent protection, you have less control over how and by whom your technological invention is used. This can lead to them being utilised in a way that is not in line with your goals or values.

We support you with your patent application!

Research

To obtain a patent, your invention must be new and must not be too similar to known products. Through a comprehensive patent search, we determine whether you are the first with your idea.

Protection

Formulation of claims, detailed preparation of description, drawings and embodiments: we take care of the entire process for you up to the filing of your patent application.

Defence

We support you in the defence against patent infringements and the enforcement of your rights against third parties, including claims for information and injunctive relief.

MONITORING​

We monitor your patent portfolio not only to protect your intellectual property rights, but also to help you make strategic decisions on business strategies and the further development of your portfolio.

Your satisfaction is our promise

Of course, we will advise you directly, comprehensively and professionally on your patent application. Our experienced patent attorneys and professionals are happy to provide customised recommendations for the optimal protection of your inventions.

Individual contact with you is important to us! That is why we advise you wherever you are: on site, by telephone, by video conference and via email.

We give everything for you! Because we want you to be completely satisfied. Therefore our support includes:

  • professional, competent & experienced
  • expertise in patent law
  • extensive network & diverse cooperation partners
  • deadlines & extensions in view
  • correct procedure for warnings
  • advice & implementation in the event of injuries
  • contact person
  • by phone or on site
  • tailored to individual needs
  • supervision by experts with a scientific background
  • comprehensive IP strategy
  • focus on innovation

Step by step

Consultation

During our consultation at our premises or online, we will talk about your invention and provide you with comprehensive advice on patent applications and patent law hurdles. Before we talk, we will ask you to answer a few questions so that we can advise you on your individual options. You can also send us material, information, drawings or videos so that we can familiarise ourselves with your invention.

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Consultation

Strategy & Research

We define a strategic approach and procedure for and with you in line with your objectives. 

If a patent search is recommended, we identify patents and other publications that may contain identical or comparable inventions. This minimizes the risk that we register an invention for you that already exists.


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Strategy & Research

Preparation of your patent application

After consulting with you, we first define the scope of protection of the invention, which should be as comprehensive as possible.

As soon as all the features of your invention are available in sufficient form, we will begin to prepare the description and drawings. If new aspects arise during the drafting process, these will be included in the patent specification.

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Preparation of the patent specification

Filing of the patent

Once you have approved the final draft of your patent application, we will submit it to the relevant office, for example the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA) or the European Patent Office (EPO).

The filing date secures the seniority of your patent application. This means that no worldwide publication after this date will be considered “novelty-destroying” for your filed invention.

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Filing of the patent

Patent grant

After successful clarification of all issues by the examination centre, your invention will be granted a patent. The process from the drafting of the patent specification to the granting of the German patent takes about three years on average.

The granted patent not only offers legal protection, but also enables you to profit exclusively from your innovation during its 20-year term of validity – whether through your own production or by granting licences to third parties.

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Grant of the patent

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