Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP's Stuttgart office is a pivotal component of the firm's extensive German network, which also includes offices in Berlin, Hamburg, Mannheim, and Munich. The Stuttgart team specializes in high-stakes litigation, particularly in intellectual property disputes, and collaborates seamlessly with colleagues across Germany and internationally to provide comprehensive legal services. This strategic positioning enables the firm to effectively represent both German and multinational clients in complex, cross-border cases.

The firm's German practice is renowned for its expertise in handling intricate patent litigation, especially within the telecommunications and technology sectors. Notably, the team has represented industry leaders such as Google and Qualcomm in significant disputes involving standard-essential patents and FRAND (Fair, Reasonable, and Non-Discriminatory) terms. Additionally, the firm has expanded its portfolio to include cases in the life sciences domain, representing clients like Dexcom in global litigation concerning glucose-monitoring technology. This diversification underscores the firm's adaptability and proficiency across various industries.

Quinn Emanuel's commitment to client service is exemplified by its ability to manage complex international disputes, including proceedings before the Unified Patent Court (UPC). The firm's German team has successfully transferred major cases across the Atlantic, litigating them before German courts and the UPC, thereby providing clients with a cohesive and strategic approach to litigation. This capability, combined with a deep understanding of different jurisdictions, ensures that clients receive exceptional advice and guidance tailored to their specific needs.

About Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP

Founded in 1986


Practice areas
Intellectual Property
Business
Employment & Labor
Insurance
Lawsuits & Disputes

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Intellectual Property

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan's Stuttgart office specializes in high-stakes patent litigation, representing clients across the life sciences, automotive, and technology sectors in infringement and nullity proceedings, as well as oppositions. The firm's attorneys have successfully handled complex cases involving technologies such as telecommunications, medical devices, and automotive innovations. Notably, the firm secured an injunction for an automotive OEM in an infringement action related to engine control technologies and represented a leading chemical company in a successful patent litigation campaign. The Stuttgart team is recognized for its strategic approach and technical expertise, providing clients with robust defense and enforcement of their intellectual property rights.
Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Art & Cultural Property Law

Business

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan's Stuttgart office specializes in corporate litigation, offering comprehensive legal services to businesses navigating complex disputes. The firm's expertise encompasses corporate governance litigation, mergers and acquisitions litigation, and partnership and founders dispute litigation. By combining deep legal knowledge with strategic insight, the Stuttgart team effectively represents clients in high-stakes corporate conflicts, ensuring their interests are robustly defended.
Accounting & Auditing
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Banking & Finance
Business Registration
Communications & Media Law
Contract
Due Diligence
Employer
Environment
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Health Care
Investment
International
Legal Document
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Oil, Gas & Energy
Securities
Tax
Transportation
Venture Capital
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing

Employment & Labor

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP's Stuttgart office offers comprehensive employment litigation and counseling services, assisting clients with matters such as sexual harassment, race discrimination, employee mobility, trade secret misappropriation, retaliation, and ERISA claims. The firm represents employers in both class actions and individual plaintiff cases, providing strategic advice on restrictive covenants, partnership agreements, hiring practices, and risk management for sensitive personnel changes. Their approach emphasizes early case resolution through dispositive motions, while also achieving favorable settlements when in the client's best interest. The firm's strong trial record enhances its ability to secure advantageous outcomes for clients.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Insurance

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP's Stuttgart office offers specialized legal services in insurance and reinsurance litigation. The firm's attorneys have experience representing clients in complex disputes involving coverage issues, policy interpretation, and claims handling. They have defended major insurers in class actions and coverage disputes, achieving favorable outcomes such as dismissals with prejudice. The Stuttgart team collaborates with the firm's global network to provide comprehensive legal strategies tailored to the unique challenges of the insurance industry.
Bad Faith Insurance
Health insurance
Insurance Defense
Insurance Fraud
Life Insurance
Marine Insurance
Property Insurance
Reinsurance

Lawsuits & Disputes

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan's Stuttgart office specializes in high-stakes litigation, representing clients in complex disputes across various industries. The firm's attorneys have a proven track record in handling significant cases, such as representing Tesla in multiple patent infringement proceedings against Broadcom/Avago at the Munich and Mannheim district courts, as well as the Hamburg and Munich local divisions of the Unified Patent Court. Additionally, the firm achieved a precedent-setting victory in the ASG v. Baden-Württemberg case, where the Court of Appeals Stuttgart held the state liable for joint sales of round timber, marking a significant milestone in German antitrust litigation. Leveraging a strong international network, the Stuttgart team effectively manages cross-border disputes, providing strategic counsel and robust representation to safeguard clients' interests in complex legal matters.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility

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