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WHY RUPPERT U.S. IP GmbH?
OVERCOMING PROBLEMS & PRESENTING SOLUTIONS
You represent a university, a research institute, a pharmaceutical company, a biotech company, a German law firm or your own start-up company and are interested in obtaining a U.S. patent for your invention? Then you have come to the right place.
We are almost unique in Germany! RUPPERT U.S. IP GmbH is a law firm with a branch office in Heidelberg, Germany, specializing in U.S. law, primarily U.S. patent law. However, here in Germany, we are not only available to advise you and handle your patent matters in the United States but also to represent you, in cooperation with selected U.S. attorneys, in other legal and business matters related to U.S. law. In cooperation with selected firms, we can conduct for you a wide range of research and analyses on almost all aspects of your inventions, business ideas and other issues.
Our mission is to provide expert advice and support to clients – here on site, specifically to German clients – on all matters relating to U.S. law, primarily U.S. patent law.
OUR SERVICES
FREE FIRST CONSULTATION
Do you have questions about the exploitation of your invention in the U.S. or do you have general questions about U.S. law and want to address them in an informative consultation BEFORE you incur any costs? No problem!
We offer a free and non-binding first consultation.
CONSULTATION – U.S. PATENT LAW
You want to conquer the U.S. market with your idea and invention? You are interested in protecting your invention in a U.S. patent.
We can help with your project and advise on all questions concerning U.S. patent laws.
PATENT APPLICATIONS – U.S. & WORLDWIDE
Patents are territorial, meaning that a patent is only valid in the country where it was granted, and your legal claims can only be enforced in that country.
We can assist with patent applications in the U.S. and worldwide.
ENFORCING AND DEFENDING YOUR U.S. PATENT RIGHTS
You already have a U.S. patent and want to enforce your U.S. patent rights against another party or you see yourself threatened by another party in the U.S.?
We can assist you to enforce and defend your U.S. patent rights.
U.S. PATENTINTERFERENCE
A patent interference proceeding is an almost antiquated litigation process fought within the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to determine who FIRST made an invention. Are you involved in a patent interference proceeding or do you see a need here?
We can advise and assist you.
LICENSING
Are you interested in obtaining a license to a U.S. patent owned by another or do you have a U.S. patent and want to monetize and license it to another party?
We represent you in license negotiations and the drafting of license agreements.
SEARCHES & OPINIONS
Do you have a question about the patentability of an invention, a question about whether you can conduct your business operations in the U.S. taking into account U.S. patents held by other parties, or whether one of your products infringes a competitor’s U.S. patent?
No problem! We will analyze your question, research it and prepare appropriate opinions.
COOPERATION WITH U.S. LAW FIRM
Obtaining, enforcing or defending U.S. rights, in particular, U.S. patent rights, often requires cooperation with special attorneys and experts in the relevant legal fields or states.
Depending on your legal issues, we will work with colleagues from U.S.-based law firms to assist you in all matters regarding U.S. laws.
COSTS
Obtaining, enforcing or defending U.S. patent rights can sometimes be quite expensive. Enormous costs can be incurred, especially in patent litigation. Our costs are transparent and agreed upon with you. You have options.
We offer a variety of client-focused cost models.
We are here for you!
Do you have a question about a U.S. law, a U.S. patent law, a U.S. patent,. an invention…
Siegfried J.W. Ruppert (Ph.D., JD)
CEO and Founder
After more than 28 years of scientific research at a U.S. University and a U.S. biotech company and legal work in three U.S. law firms, I came back to Heidelberg – to the roots of my scientific career.
I now bring the knowledge and experience I gained in the U.S. to RUPPERT U.S. IP GmbH to advise and assist clients on U.S. patent law issues.
RUPPERT U.S. IP GmbH is an innovative firm where the client comes first.
My work here allows me to work with clients in the biotechnology industry, institutional clients, and start-up companies to address complex intellectual property issues in an efficient and solution-oriented manner, as well as to assist them with their business ventures in the U.S. – all while providing my services in a cost-effective and value-oriented manner.
