Partner
Dr. Dr. Jochen Herr, LL.M., is managing partner of Finnegan’s Munich office. Named as an “IP Star” and “Patent Star” in Germany by Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) and recognized for his practice by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM), Jochen is one of the rare lawyers in Germany admitted as an attorney at law, a German patent attorney, and a European patent attorney. Jochen has over 20 years of experience in patent litigation proceedings and is admitted to practice before all German patent infringement courts, the German Federal Patent Court, the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA), the European Patent Office (EPO), and the Unified Patent Court (UPC).
Jochen advises companies on all contentious patent matters. He routinely handles matters related to patent and utility model law, including infringement, nullity, cancellation, and opposition proceedings. Jochen has represented clients in patent litigation proceedings in all major technical fields, including mechanics, electronics, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, chemistry, and biotechnology.
Jochen has particular experience at the interface between patent law and antitrust law (for example, FRAND objection regarding standard essential patents), in complex international patent litigation cases as well as in patent disputes before courts of arbitration.
EPO
Represented medical device company in patent infringement proceedings and nullity proceedings*
Represented U.S. software company in patent infringement and invalidity dispute*
Seminar
The Doctrine of Equivalents at the UPC The Doctrine of Equivalents at the UPC
April 16, 2026
Munich
Articles
Unpacking Dolby v. Roku: The First HEVC SEP-Based European Preliminary Injunction Unpacking Dolby v. Roku: The First HEVC SEP-Based European Preliminary Injunction
April 16, 2026
Intellectual Asset Management (IAM)European IP Blog
Munich Regional Court I Grants Avago Injunction Against Renault After Calculating a FRAND Rate Munich Regional Court I Grants Avago Injunction Against Renault After Calculating a FRAND Rate
4 March 2026
Articles
Global Patent Litigation: Strategic Insights Across U.S., Germany, and China Global Patent Litigation: Strategic Insights Across U.S., Germany, and China
December 18, 2025
Conference
3rd Global Patent Litigation FORUM 3rd Global Patent Litigation FORUM
October 23, 2025
Munich
Conference
4th Global Patent Litigation FORUM 4th Global Patent Litigation FORUM
October 29, 2026
Munich
Conference
IAM Live: Navigating the UPC 2026 IAM Live: Navigating the UPC 2026
November 3, 2026
Paris
"Herr comes in for praise for being an excellent practitioner who is flexible, quick to respond and extremely knowledgeable. He can always be relied on to deliver great results."
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
"Highly competent and extremely committed."
The Legal 500
"Jochen Herr is a rare hybrid of patent attorney and attorney at law; the advantages of this versatility cannot be overstated, especially in disputes that require deep technological understanding. His dual education in law and engineering also proves invaluable both in the courtroom and at the licensing negotiation table."
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
"Trailblazing life sciences, automotive and consumer goods litigator Jochen Herr does not confine his crystalline exposition and watertight arguments to the courtroom (…) he is a man for all seasons. Triple qualified, he is at his finest arguing the toss in the life sciences, automotive and consumer goods sectors. Peers praise his proven ability to "build up a practice" by selecting only the finest talent to accompany him on his search for patent perfection."
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
"Dr. Dr. Jochen Herr: highest quality and absolutely reliable."
JUVE Handbook
"Based in Munich, the "terrific" Jochen Herr is a man for all seasons. He has more than 10 years of experience enforcing patents across all technical fields."
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
"Jochen Herr wins plaudits for his “superb work” and the depth of his understanding: “He is a strong litigator, but he is also qualified as a European patent attorney, so he understands the technical side, which helps him to get along with mechanical engineers and other non-legal professionals.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
"Jochen Herr (…) focuses on the life sciences and consumer goods sectors and has a stellar record before the Federal Court of Justice and the Federal Patent Court."
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
"With a high level of professionalism and creativity [Jochen Herr] finds alternative solutions to make the best of no-win situations and brings also the utmost accuracy to drafting oppositions and appeals."
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
"Jochen Herr's unconditional commitment in particular in litigation before court as well as in opposition and nullity proceedings is outstanding."
The Legal 500
"Herr comes in for praise for being an excellent practitioner who is flexible, quick to respond and extremely knowledgeable. He can always be relied on to deliver great results."
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
"Highly competent and extremely committed."
The Legal 500
"Jochen Herr is a rare hybrid of patent attorney and attorney at law; the advantages of this versatility cannot be overstated, especially in disputes that require deep technological understanding. His dual education in law and engineering also proves invaluable both in the courtroom and at the licensing negotiation table."
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
"Trailblazing life sciences, automotive and consumer goods litigator Jochen Herr does not confine his crystalline exposition and watertight arguments to the courtroom (…) he is a man for all seasons. Triple qualified, he is at his finest arguing the toss in the life sciences, automotive and consumer goods sectors. Peers praise his proven ability to "build up a practice" by selecting only the finest talent to accompany him on his search for patent perfection."
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
"Dr. Dr. Jochen Herr: highest quality and absolutely reliable."
JUVE Handbook
"Based in Munich, the "terrific" Jochen Herr is a man for all seasons. He has more than 10 years of experience enforcing patents across all technical fields."
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
"Jochen Herr wins plaudits for his “superb work” and the depth of his understanding: “He is a strong litigator, but he is also qualified as a European patent attorney, so he understands the technical side, which helps him to get along with mechanical engineers and other non-legal professionals.”
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
"Jochen Herr (…) focuses on the life sciences and consumer goods sectors and has a stellar record before the Federal Court of Justice and the Federal Patent Court."
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
"With a high level of professionalism and creativity [Jochen Herr] finds alternative solutions to make the best of no-win situations and brings also the utmost accuracy to drafting oppositions and appeals."
Intellectual Asset Management Patent 1000
"Jochen Herr's unconditional commitment in particular in litigation before court as well as in opposition and nullity proceedings is outstanding."
The Legal 500
Award/Ranking
Finnegan’s European Practices and Attorneys Highlighted in 2026 Managing IP Rankings Finnegan’s European Practices and Attorneys Highlighted in 2026 Managing IP Rankings
June 25, 2026
Managing Intellectual PropertyAward/Ranking
Finnegan Earns Top Rankings in 2026 IAM Patent 1000 Guide; Nearly 60 Attorneys Ranked Finnegan Earns Top Rankings in 2026 IAM Patent 1000 Guide; Nearly 60 Attorneys Ranked
May 28, 2026
Intellectual Asset Management (IAM)Press Release
Finnegan Enhances Its German and European IP Practice with Björn Kalbfus Finnegan Enhances Its German and European IP Practice with Björn Kalbfus
April 30, 2026
Award/Ranking
Best Lawyers in Germany Recognizes Four Finnegan Partners in Recent Rankings Best Lawyers in Germany Recognizes Four Finnegan Partners in Recent Rankings
June 12, 2025
Best LawyersAward/Ranking
50 Finnegan Attorneys Ranked in the 2025 IAM Patent 1000 50 Finnegan Attorneys Ranked in the 2025 IAM Patent 1000
June 2, 2025
Intellectual Asset Management (IAM)Award/Ranking
Finnegan Remains a Top Tier Firm in the 2025 Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars Rankings Finnegan Remains a Top Tier Firm in the 2025 Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars Rankings
May 30, 2025
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