In February 2025, the European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) published a law firm ranking of the most filings - and we are very proud to announce that Meissner Bolte has achieved not just one, but three top rankings!
The published statistics confirm our position as one of the leading law firms in the field of intellectual property in Europe.
Our rankings according to the EUIPO statistics in detail:
These excellent rankings symbolize the trust that our clients have placed in our work for many years. At the same time, they reflect the high level of commitment and professional expertise of our entire team.
We see these awards not only as recognition, but also as an incentive to continue supporting our clients with tailor-made solutions and first-class service in the field of intellectual property - both nationally and internationally.
A big thank you to our employees for their tireless efforts and to our clients for their continued cooperation and trust!
From employment law to criminal law and corporate law: brand eins has analyzed the broad spectrum of commercial law specialisms with the aim of identifying the best commercial law firms in 2025 - and Meissner Bolte is one of them!
In the current list of the “Best Commercial Law Firms 2025” compiled by brand eins and Statista, our law firm was recognized in the field of patent law. With a strong rating of four stars, Meissner Bolte is one of the leading addresses in the German IP law market.
This award recognizes not only our professional expertise, but also our ongoing commitment to providing practical, strategic advice in intellectual property law.
Meissner Bolte has been awarded the Europe Impact Case of the Year prize for the Carrier v BITZER Electronics case at the Managing IP Awards 2025 in London on April 11, 2025. A great recognition for our dedicated team!
This award is based on six months of intensive research and analysis by Managing IP and underlines the commitment, expertise and outstanding teamwork.
Congratulations to Tilman Pfrang, Dr. Eugen Popp, Stefan Zech and Jochen Kilchert for their outstanding work and well-deserved recognition!
Meissner Bolte is once again included! We are delighted to receive the Tier 2 ranking and to have our achievements highlighted for "the full range of intellectual property matters".
The World Trademark Review (WTR) has awarded Meissner Bolte bronze as the best law firm for comprehensive legal services in the field of intellectual property (IP).
Oliver Nilgen and Dr. Gert Würtenberger were particularly highlighted and recommended for their excellent work in trademark law. Oliver Nilgen is known for his strategic advice on trademark protection and represents a German musical instrument manufacturer in opposition and cancellation proceedings. Dr. Gert Würtenberger, an expert in trademark protection strategies and dispute resolution, is a valuable ally for clients and supports them with precise representation both in and out of court.
We are proud that our achievements in Unified Patent Court (UPC) litigation are being recognised! Our client commitment and legal expertise are reflected in numerous successful cases, including significant results for mid-sized companies in key legal and technical fields.
This recognition underscores our dedication to providing our best legal and technical counsel to our clients on both a national and an international level.
Meissner Bolte has been recognised in the "Best Law Firms™ - Germany 2025" rankings by Best Lawyers® and Handelsblatt.
Our firm achieved a national ranking for Intellectual Property Law, along with several top-tier regional rankings:
Meissner Bolte has been recognized in JUVE's Germany Ranking 2024! The awards are for the categories patent filing and litigation: patent attorneys.
JUVE's comment: “The patent attorneys at this mixed IP boutique have a strong reputation for prosecution and litigation across a broad technological spectrum”.
This recognition reflects our commitment to innovation and our strengthened team, which includes the addition of new patent attorneys and the expansion of our Munich office as well as our new office in Ludwigshafen.
But our UPC work did not go unmentioned either: “EPO opposition proceedings are also pending. The team successfully argued before the Court of Appeal that the revocation action can be brought even when there are parallel opposition proceedings pending.”
Congratulations to the recommended individuals: Florian Meyer, Gernot H. Schröer, Dr. Jasper C. Werhahn, Dr. Stefan M. Zech (all patent attorneys)
Including:
These honors reflect the high quality and comprehensive service offerings of Meissner Bolte. Individual lawyers were also honoured.
We are delighted that our colleagues have been honoured. They have been recognised in the following categories in the latest rankings.
Congratulations to all award winners for their outstanding achievements and commitment!
The Financial Times has published the 2024 ranking of "Europe's Leading Patent Law Firms". A total of 208 recommended firms offering the services of patent attorneys have been included in the overall list.
Meissner Bolte is among the "frequently recommended" firms in the categories of Chemistry & Pharmacy, Electrical Engineering & Physics, and Mechanical Engineering, and has been awarded a silver rating.
The bronze award was presented in the IT & Software and Material & Nano Technology categories.
We are pleased to announce that ten of our colleagues have been recognized by IP Stars Managing IP!
We are very pleased to announce that nine of our lawyers have been recognized in the 16th edition of Best Lawyers "The Best Lawyers in Germany™". This prestigious award honors their hard work.
The awarded lawyers are: Ulrich Kreutzer, Dr. Henrik Bolte, Susanne Köhler-Pfohl, Volkmar Kruspig, Dr. Felix Letzelter, Dr. Michael Nieder, Dr. Eugen Popp, Kay Rupprecht and Dr. Stefan Zech.
Congratulations to all!
We are delighted that our law firm has been recognised by brand eins as one of the top commercial law firms in Germany.
With an overall rating of 3 out of 4 stars, our firm is one of the best in the country. This award is a testament to our continued hard work and commitment to providing excellent legal services to our clients.
We are excited to announce that we have been recognized by IP Stars Managing IP in their 2024 rankings for
This prestigious recognitions reaffirm our commitment to excellence in IP law. Being ranked Tier 1 is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our talented team, and it highlights our position as a leader in the field.
Thank you to Managing IP for this honor, and to our clients and team members for their continued trust and support.
Together, we achieve greatness.
We are thrilled to announce that we have been recognized in the WIPR Germany Trademarks Rankings 2024 for law firms and practitioners!
Being recommended by World IP Review (WIPR) as a leading law firm is a great honor. This recognition highlights our excellence in trademark law and provides us with an unparalleled opportunity to showcase our expertise.
Meissner Bolte has been recommended in The Legal 500 EMEA 2024 edition! Recognized in Germany for Intellectual Property, specifically Patent Prosecution, achieving Tier 2 status.
Congratulations to Dr. Felix Letzelter, Dr. Jasper C. Werhahn, Jochen Kilchert, Markus Schlögl, Nils Ellberg and Dr. Ole Trinks for their contributions.
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Leading in Patent Law
Meissner Bolte, ranked in Band 3 for both Patent Attorneys: Contenious and Patent Prosecution categories by Chambers and Partners, which offers top-tier representation in patent matters across Germany and Europe.
With expertise in litigation, including nullity and opposition proceedings, and adept management of patent portfolios, we serve clients in diverse sectors. Our strengths lie in our structured approach, legal acumen, and responsiveness, as recognized by our clients.
Meissner Bolte is one of the Top Law Firms 2023!
Congratulations to our team, continuously delivering outstanding work and thus receiving the FOCUS recognition. We are proud to be counted amongst the best.
We are pleased to announce that we have again been recognised as an IP Stars. This recognition underlines our commitment to service excellence.
We would like to thank our valued clients for their trust and support in our team and services.
"The major strength of the mixed patent team lies in the patent attorneys’ broad positioning in many technical fields and economic sectors." - JUVE Patent
Meissner Bolte is recommended for its expertise in the fields of Automotive and Transport, Digital Communication and Computer Technology, Electronics as well as Mechanics, Process Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
We are delighted that Meissner Bolte has been named in the JUVE Law Firms 2023/24 ranking in the category Trademark and Design Law. Our strength: "Impressively good relationship with companies from the German Mittelstand".
Oliver Nilgen, is described as a "great IP lawyer, always to the point, great as a competitor as well as an opponent".
Meissner Bolte has been recognised by the Financial Times as one of "Europe's Leading Patent Law Firms".
This honour underlines our commitment to excellence in the field of IP law. The recommendation covers the fields of Mechanical Engineering, IT and Software as well as Materials and Nanotechnology.
Meissner Bolte is proud to receive further recognition. We are honoured to be positioned as a top law firm with an outstanding Band 3 ranking.
