German and European Patent Attorneys
Experts in protecting intellectual property – since more than 70 years
„Congratulations to our new European Patent Attorney!”
“We are pleased that with Dr. Lorenz Obrecht, after successfully passing the European Qualifying Examination (EQE), our team is reinforced by one more professional representative before the European Patent Office.”
Expertise since 1950
GILLE HRABAL is a full-service IP law boutique based in Germany, offering strategic advice and representation in all areas of intellectual property. With decades of experience and a global reach, we support innovators, businesses, and legal departments in protecting ideas and securing market advantage.
What we do
Patent Prosecution
Trademark Strategy
Patent Prosecution
Patent Prosecution
Patent Prosecution
Patent Prosecution
IP Litigation
Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) Analysis
Oppositions & Appeals
International IP Protection
Design Rights
Licensing & IP Contracts
Services Overview
Intellectual Property Services
Patents & Utility Models
Trademarks & Designs
Patent Oppositions
IP Enforcement & Litigation
Supplementary Protection Certificates
Licensing & Technology Transfer
International Portfolio Strategy
Technical Fields
Chemistry & Pharmaceuticals
Medical & Biotechnology
Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
Software & AI Innovations
Life Sciences & Healthcare
Physics & Communication Technologies
Automotive & Energy Systems
Specialized Services
Trademark & Patent Monitoring
Prior Art & Freedom-to-Operate Searches
Patent Valuation & Due Diligence
IP Risk & Compliance Strategy
Licensing Negotiations & Contracts
IP Consulting for Digital & Online Trade
Global IP Protection & Strategic Advising
Client Oriented
Our attorneys are in frequent personal contact with their clients to guarantee optimal work results and alignment with the overall business strategy.
Dedicated to Quality
Our attorneys are in frequent personal contact with their clients to guarantee optimal work results and alignment with the overall business strategy.
Anticipating Enforcement
Our attorneys are in frequent personal contact with their clients to guarantee optimal work results and alignment with the overall business strategy.
Country-specific Experience
Our attorneys are in frequent personal contact with their clients to guarantee optimal work results and alignment with the overall business strategy.
Thinking Out-of-the-Box
Our attorneys are in frequent personal contact with their clients to guarantee optimal work results and alignment with the overall business strategy.
Sharing IP Knowledge
Our attorneys are in frequent personal contact with their clients to guarantee optimal work results and alignment with the overall business strategy.
Continuity by Tradition
Our attorneys are in frequent personal contact with their clients to guarantee optimal work results and alignment with the overall business strategy.
Client Oriented
Our attorneys are in frequent personal contact with their clients to guarantee optimal work results and alignment with the overall business strategy.
Dedicated to Quality
Our attorneys are in frequent personal contact with their clients to guarantee optimal work results and alignment with the overall business strategy.
Anticipating Enforcement
Our attorneys are in frequent personal contact with their clients to guarantee optimal work results and alignment with the overall business strategy.
Country-specific Experience
Our attorneys are in frequent personal contact with their clients to guarantee optimal work results and alignment with the overall business strategy.
Thinking Out-of-the-Box
Our attorneys are in frequent personal contact with their clients to guarantee optimal work results and alignment with the overall business strategy.
Sharing IP Knowledge
Our attorneys are in frequent personal contact with their clients to guarantee optimal work results and alignment with the overall business strategy.
Continuity by Tradition
Our attorneys are in frequent personal contact with their clients to guarantee optimal work results and alignment with the overall business strategy.
Our Values
As a full-service intellectual property boutique, GILLE HRABAL provides comprehensive IP protection, covering patents, trademarks, and designs. We represent clients before European and national IP offices, including Germany, Austria, and Luxembourg, and handle global IP matters through our network.
Our clients range from individual inventors to corporations, whom we support in prosecution, litigation, and strategic IP protection. We conduct state-of-the-art searches and evaluations to safeguard innovations. For international clients, we optimize IP protection in Europe and defend rights in opposition and nullity proceedings. We also take action against infringements while exploring out-of-court solutions. Beyond standard IP services, we offer tailored solutions—contact us to learn more!


Addressing your most common questions
How do I protect my invention with a patent?
Our attorneys guide you through every step of the patenting process – from assessing patentability and drafting applications to filing and prosecuting patents before national and international offices.
How do I protect my invention with a patent?
Our attorneys guide you through every step of the patenting process – from assessing patentability and drafting applications to filing and prosecuting patents before national and international offices.
How do I protect my invention with a patent?
Our attorneys guide you through every step of the patenting process – from assessing patentability and drafting applications to filing and prosecuting patents before national and international offices.
Let´s create your dream project together
GILLE HRABAL is a full-service IP law boutique based in Germany, offering strategic advice and representation in all areas of intellectual property. With decades of experience and a global reach, we support innovators, businesses, and legal departments in protecting ideas and securing market advantage.
We welcome your visit!
Kontakt
Sie erreichen uns hier:
GILLE HRABAL PartG mbB Patentanwälte
Benrather Schlossallee 125,
40597 Düsseldorf
+49 (0)211 99 689-0
mail@dpat.de
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