The IP firm

The Durm Patent Attorneys’ Firm has been established in Karlsruhe for over 50 years and specialises in future-oriented technologies. The combination of tradition and innovation reflects the expertise and experience of our attorneys and staff. In-depth engineering knowledge, continuous professional development and specialist legal expertise form the basis for highly qualified advice and successful legal practice in the complex field of intellectual property law.

Technology

Our patent practice focuses on the fields of electrical engineering and electronics, information and communication technology, medical technology, mechanical engineering and process engineering. This specialisation enables us to handle your cases quickly and effectively, particularly in the field of future-oriented technologies.

Law

The firm’s patent attorneys are experts in intellectual property law and provide advice across the entire spectrum of industrial property rights, in particular German, European and international patent and trade mark law.

Clients

Our client base consists mainly of medium-sized companies in the Karlsruhe Technology Region, which we have provided comprehensive support to – often for decades. However, large corporations, start-ups and individual inventors also rely on the technical and legal expertise of our firm’s lawyers.

2025

The law firm is celebrating its 60th anniversary.

2022

Dr Daniel Huber is to become a partner.

2018

New name: Durm Patent Attorneys.

2017

Dr Johannes Schmid is to become a partner.

2015

Conversion into a professional limited partnership (PartG mbB).

2007

Dr Markus Petirsch is to become a partner.

2006

Merger with patent attorney Dr Hans-Peter Pfeifer to form Durm & Partner.

2000

Relocation to new, spacious offices at Moltkestraße 45.

1990

Frank Durm joins the firm, which is now called Durm & Durm.

1965

The law firm was founded by Dr Klaus Durm.

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