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Dr. Dr. Jochen Herr, LL.M., is managing partner of Finnegan's Munich office. Named as an IP Star in Germany by Managing Intellectual Property, 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, and the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA), and the European Patent Office (EPO).
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*
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"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
"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
Media Mention
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April 16, 2024
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April 2, 2024
The Legal 500Press Release
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Press Release
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Finnegan Receives Top Rankings from Intellectual Asset Management; 46 Attorneys Ranked Finnegan Receives Top Rankings from Intellectual Asset Management; 46 Attorneys Ranked
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Intellectual Asset ManagementPress Release
Finnegan’s Munich Office Ranked by The Legal 500 for Patent Litigation Finnegan’s Munich Office Ranked by The Legal 500 for Patent Litigation
February 27, 2023
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