Hoffmann Eitle - München, London

Hoffmann · Eitle files more than 3000 new patent applications and several hundred trademark applications per year. These figures alone show the enormous importance of an efficient and reliable organisation. Hoffmann · Eitle long ago established different departments for handling the various aspects of this process. Tasks of a more formal nature in the field of patents are assigned to the respective departments, in which specially trained paralegals work under the supervision of at least one attorney.

Filing Department

Any work associated with submitting applications for patents, utility models and designs.

Term Supervision and Docketing Department

Managing all formal correspondence with patent offices and clients during the examination proceedings and after grant; monitoring all internal, official and court deadlines.

Annuities Department

Monitoring renewal due dates and payments of fees for all patents, utility models, designs and trademarks.

Search Department

Conducting search activities of all kinds, carrying out file inspections, procuring documents, and monitoring selected patents, applications and utility models.

Recordation Department

Registration of transfers of IP rights both nationally and internationally; registration and cancellation of the registration of liens and securities as well as exclusive licences.

Translation Department

Translation of applications, briefs, decisions and other documents.