Values and
History

That's what we live by!

We are both passionate and fascinated by the definition of technology within the IP legal framework, characterised by the field of industrial property right protection. This is why we are focussed on fully understanding our clients’ ideas and technology before formulating the most complex issues into understandable and comprehensible filing strategies.

Our clients’ goals and ultimate needs always remain the focus of the actions we take and advice we give. Our own IP protection recipe is the interplay between passion, commitment and know-how.

We have structured our firm to maximise the individual strengths and characteristics of each of our members – giving everyone the freedom to develop to their full potential.

Through continuous interaction between our patent attorneys and lawyers, internally as well as with our valued colleagues abroad, we can offer our clients the best advice and service both nationally and internationally.

Our consultation services are oriented toward the raft of German small to medium-sized enterprises (Mittelstand) as well as multi-national and fully International corporations. In our opinion, it is important to address all of our clients’ needs equally, providing accurate and timely communication on all legal and technical issues.

Our History

1908
Founded in Bremen by Hans Meissner
1952
Hans Meissner Junior is admitted to the bar
1966
Erich Bolte cooperates with Hans Meissner Junior
1981
Meissner Bolte opens an office in Munich
1996
Opening of the offices in Gera and Alicante
1997
Opening of the offices in Nuremberg and Osabruck
2002
Meissner Bolte Munich merges with the law firm Hagemann, Braun & Held
2004
Opening of offices in Hamburg, Augsburg and Hebden Bridge (UK)
2008
100 years of Meissner Bolte
2010
The first native English speaker becomes a partner and head of the English department in München
2013
Meissner Bolte Hamburg merges with the Hamburg law firm Schaefer, Emmel, Hausfeld
2014
The partnership is strengthened in Bremen and München by specialists in the fields of IP litigation, trademarks and portfolio management
2019
Opening of the office in Düsseldorf and Meissner Bolte celebrates its 111 year anniversary
2020
The law firm DeAnna-Patent joins Meissner Bolte and opening of the office in Amberg
2022
The law firm Würtenberger joins the Munich office
2023
Meissner Bolte opens Korean Desk with Alexander Son
2026
We are here for you at 12 international locations, backed by 118 years of expertise.