Protect innovation.
Protection against competition.
Focused utilization of intellectual property rights with FLACH BAUER & PARTNER
Intellectual property rights are the key to safeguarding innovations, identity, and designs. Whether it’s a technical innovation, eye-catching design, or a strong brand—those who protect their products early gain strategic advantages over their competitors. This creates unique selling points that prevent imitation, increase brand value, and unlock economic potential. Those who forgo protection, on the other hand, risk losing rights and opening the door to imitators.
At FLACH BAUER & PARTNER, we encounter this reality in our day-to-day work. Our patent attorneys have a technical background and advise technology-driven companies in the fields of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, software, medical technology, materials technology, and many other sectors. Our technical expertise makes us a strong partner—from the initial idea through to market maturity and beyond.
Scope of protection.
What are intellectual property rights and why are they important?
Intellectual property rights protect technical ideas, creative achievements, and functional innovations. They protect against imitation and enable companies to profit from their intellectual property—either through licenses or a monopoly position. Here, it's not just the “if” that counts, but above all the “how”. Those who rely on intellectual property rights, not only gain a competitive advantage, but also a tool for strategic market positioning.
What intellectual property rights are there, and what fits with your idea?
In intellectual property law, we don't just think in terms of patents. We consider with you whether brands, designs or combinations might also make sense. Especially in the case of incremental improvements or product variations, the right intellectual property right can make all the difference. We will develop a concept for each intellectual property right that matches the technology and market dynamics. In international contexts too—from national filing to a PCT application. Intellectual property rights are always an interplay of technology, market, and strategy.
What to do in the event of intellectual property right infringements?
When facing a dispute, strong technical arguments and a cool head are essential. We can help you enforce your intellectual property rights or defend them against attacks—drawing on a strong network of attorneys Attorneys, when necessary. Our technical expertise enables us to make complex issues easier to understand and to represent your position competently—both in and out of court.
Utilize intellectual property rights correctly!
When should I apply for an intellectual property right? Prior to publication and market launch. Intellectual property rights are most effective when they are developed early on, strategically and with practical implementation in mind.
We help you clearly identify relevant features, define meaningful areas for protection, and incorporate commercial considerations into your application. The right protection strategy doesn't start with the application—it starts during the development process.
During the consultation , we will evaluate your development in terms of its technical protectability and help you set priorities: What is just “nice-to-have” and what is business-critical? Where are the real market advantages—and how can you secure them? Our experience shows: A strategically aligned application saves resources in the long term and protects what really matters.
How do I maintain my intellectual property rights over the long term?
We don’t rely on a one-size fits all approach, we offer strategic guidance–even over a period of years. As part of our patent portfolio management, we will support you in expanding your property rights portfolio and ensure that your intellectual property rights remain up-to-date, commercially relevant, and enforceable. We will keep an eye on deadlines, fees, appeal options and delimitation issues—and ease the pressure on your internal resources. We also act as an outsourced IP department for many clients offering support on a long-term basis.
Why
FLACH BAUER & PARTNER?
Because we understand engineering and technology. And because we see intellectual property rights as a business tool—not as an end in themselves. Our clients appreciate our direct communication, our technical depth, and the high quality of our work.
Whether you're a startup or a corporation, with or without an in-house IP department: We’ll meet you right where you are. And go with you wherever you want to go—with protection that works.
What our clients appreciate about us:
- Technical understanding on equal terms
- Many years’ experience in complex fields of innovation
- Individual and pragmatic advice
- Plain language, not legalese
- Reliable support, also internationally
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FLACH BAUER & PARTNER represents reliability, technical expertise, and genuine teamwork. We have been by our clients’ side supporting them for many years. Want to work with us to apply for, defend, or strategically develop intellectual property rights?
Then, please give us a call or get in touch—we look forward to hearing from you.