Hon.-Prof. Dr. Henrik Holzapfel - McDermott Will & Emery

Overview


Hon.-Prof. Dr. Henrik Holzapfel advises on all aspects of intellectual property law. He focuses on litigating patents, including the enforcement of patents essential to industry standards (SEPs) and FRAND defenses. Henrik also has extensive experience in litigating trade secret matters, employees’ inventions and trademarks. Other areas of his practice include drafting, negotiation and enforcement of business agreements such as supply agreements, IP licensing agreements and R&D agreements.

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Results


Henrik advised:

  • An American automotive supplier in patent infringement disputes in Europe and the U.S., licensing portfolios of standard-essential patents, and supply chain liability issues
  • A Turkish consumer electronics manufacturer in patent litigation, licensing of portfolios of standard-essential patents and supply chain liability issues
  • A large German chemical and pharmaceutical company on patent infringement issues

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Recognitions


  • IAM Global Leaders, 2025
  • Who’s Who Legal, “one of the top-ranked lawyers”: Intellectual Property, 2024
  • IP Stars, “Notable Practitioner” in Germany: Intellectual Property, 2024
  • Handelsblatt/Best Lawyers™, Germany: Intellectual Property Law, 2025

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Community


  • European Patent Lawyers Association
  • German Association for Intellectual Property Law

Credentials


Education
Court of Appeal, Berlin, Second State Exam, 2004
University of Munich, Dr. jur., 2003
Universities of Bielefeld and Tübingen, First State Exam, 2000

Admissions
Germany

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