What ETL IP does

ETL IP Patentanwaltsgesellschaft mbH is a Berlin-headquartered patent and trademark attorney firm specializing in intellectual property protection across Germany and Europe, with a branch office in Leipzig. The firm operates as a subsidiary of ETL-Gruppe, Germany's market leader in tax consulting (870+ offices domestically, 250+ offices across 50+ countries, group revenue exceeding EUR 950 million). ETL IP is led by managing partner Dr. Diana Taubert alongside patent attorney Dr. Jörn Plettig and serves small and medium enterprises, startups, physicians, and technology companies in specialized fields including chemistry, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical technology, precision engineering, and mechanical engineering. The team includes German and European patent and trademark attorneys, patent engineers, scientists, technical illustrators, and translators, with several attorneys having prior careers as development engineers in industrial R&D.

The firm's core offerings span three lines — patent consulting (Patentberatung), trademark consulting (Markenberatung with branded Markenpakete packages), and design consulting (Designberatung) — supplemented by an IP-Scan strategic analysis service that is positioned under the EUIPO KMU-Fonds 2025 funding program. ETL IP does not develop proprietary technology products; service delivery relies on electronic filing platforms and AI-assisted patent search tools alongside human expertise. Distribution occurs through direct professional consulting in Berlin and Leipzig, systematic referrals from ETL-Gruppe's 870+ German offices, and international cooperation partners enabling cross-border patent, trademark, and design filings before the EPO, EUIPO, and German patent and trademark offices. The firm acts as an authorized representative before the European Patent Office and advises on the Unitary Patent system and the Unified Patent Court.

ETL IP monetizes exclusively through professional services fees (no disclosed pricing; clients quoted on request). Go-to-market is sales-led and consultative, relying on thought leadership content (a regularly updated blog, DIN 77006 article series, and the ETL AKTUELL podcast), email newsletters, social media presence across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, and event participation such as the Asia Berlin Summit 2025. The firm collaborates with EUIPO on SME funding advisory, the Asia Berlin Forum on cross-border innovation, and the Women's Networking Lounge on female entrepreneurship. Despite being independently small (5 reported employees), ETL IP's effective reach and client pipeline are materially amplified by its placement within the ETL-Gruppe network.

Name

ETL IP

Legal name

ETL IP Patentanwaltsgesellschaft mbH

Website

https://etl-ip.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ETL IP Patentanwaltsgesellschaft mbH is a Berlin-based patent and trademark law firm providing intellectual property consulting — patents, trademarks, and designs — to SMEs, startups, and technology companies across Germany and Europe, operating as a subsidiary of ETL-Gruppe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Intellectual Property Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), All Other Legal Services (541199)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Intellectual Property (IP) Law (BPAHAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

IP Filing, Annuities & Renewals Administration (BPAHAMAJ), IP Search, Watch & Competitive Intelligence (BPAHAMAI), IP Due Diligence & Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) Analysis (BPAHAMAG)

Keywords

• Patent consulting services
• Trademark registration
• Design protection
• Intellectual property law
• European patent filing

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Patent Consulting Services: Fees charged for patent application consulting, prosecution, and strategy services for domestic German and European patents.
2. Trademark Consulting Services: Fees for trademark registration and brand protection consulting, including domestic German and European trademark filings.
3. Design Consulting Services: Fees for design registration and protection consulting for domestic and European design rights.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ETL IP is a German patent attorney firm (Patentanwaltsgesellschaft mbH) providing professional consulting services for the registration, prosecution, and protection of intellectual property rights in Germany and Europe. Its core offerings are patent consulting (Patentberatung), trademark consulting (Markenberatung) and design consulting (Designberatung), delivered by German and European patent attorneys and patent engineers, with supplementary services such as the IP-Scan strategic IP analysis.

Product overview

ETL IP is a patent attorney partnership (Patentanwaltsgesellschaft) providing professional services for intellectual property protection. The firm operates as part of the ETL Group and specializes in patent consulting, design consulting, and trademark consulting. The three core consulting services cover the complete spectrum of industrial property rights: patent registration for technical inventions, trademark protection for names and logos, and design registration for product appearances. Services are offered in both German and European jurisdictions, and include supplementary offerings such as the IP-Scan for strategic analysis. The firm serves small and medium enterprises, startups, and corporations across specialized technical fields including chemistry, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical technology, precision engineering, and general engineering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Patent Consulting (Patentberatung) Professional patent consulting for registering and protecting technical inventions as patents in Germany and Europe. The service covers patent strategy, drafting, filing, and prosecution, and is delivered by German and European patent attorneys who have hands-on experience in technical industries.
• Trademark Consulting (Markenberatung) Trademark registration and protection services for names, logos, and other brand elements in German and European jurisdictions, with customizable trademark packages (Markenpakete) that allow clients to choose the level of support they need.
• Design Consulting (Designberatung) Design registration services for protecting the appearance of products in German and European design protection systems, delivered by German and European patent attorneys with experience working with start-ups and innovative design-driven companies.
• IP-Scan Professional analysis service for developing an individual intellectual property rights strategy, available as part of the EUIPO SME Fund 2025 subsidy program for eligible SMEs.

Quantifiable outcome

• EUIPO KMU-Fonds 2025 offers reimbursement rates of 50-90% for trademark, design, and patent filings for eligible SMEs

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ETL-GruppecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerETL IP is a company of the ETL-Gruppe, Germany's market leader in tax consulting with 870+ offices and operations in 50+ countries. The partnership provides ETL IP with access to a vast client referral network, shared infrastructure, and cross-selling opportunities across tax, legal, audit, and consulting services.
• Asia Berlin Forum e.V.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerETL IP participated as a partner and contributor at the Asia Berlin Summit 2025, a global platform uniting policymakers, industry leaders, startups, investors, and innovators to drive cross-border collaboration. The event focused on connecting startup ecosystems for diversity and innovation. ETL IP expressed interest in supporting startups in creating valuable IP assets.
• EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office)coreOthersETL IP advises clients on and facilitates applications for the EUIPO KMU-Fonds 2025, a funding program that provides subsidies covering 50-90% of costs for trademark, design, and patent filings for eligible SMEs. The firm helps clients navigate the application process and optimize benefits from the program.
• edilon)(sedra GmbHminorOthersETL IP serves as the IP advisory partner for edilon)(sedra GmbH, an international provider of fixed-track and rail fastening systems. The company was awarded the Grünes Mandat (Green Mandate) by the ETL-Gruppe for sustainable innovation. Dr. Ingo Ludwig from the Leipzig office serves as direct advisor.
• Women's Networking LoungeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerETL IP collaborates with the Women's Networking Lounge, an organization supporting female entrepreneurship and networking. ETL IP provides intellectual property guidance to members and participates in joint events.
• European Patent Office (EPO)coreOthersETL IP acts as an authorized representative before the European Patent Office, filing and prosecuting European patents for clients. The firm also advises on the Unitary Patent system and the Unified Patent Court (UPC) introduced in 2023.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hoffmann Eitle Patent- und Rechtsanwälte PartmbB: Munich-headquartered IP boutique with deep EPO prosecution expertise and similar technical specializations (engineering, chemistry, life sciences). Competes with ETL IP for European patent mandates from German SMEs and large corporates.
• Bardehle Pagenberg Partnerschaft mbB: German IP firm specializing in patent prosecution, litigation, and licensing with strong technical expertise in physics, engineering, biotech, and software. Directly comparable in service breadth, customer base (Mittelstand through multinationals), and use of EPO/UPC representation.
• Eisenführ Speiser Patentanwälte Rechtsanwälte PartGmbB: Bremen-based IP boutique with comparable patent/trademark/design service offering and technical expertise (mechanical engineering, electrical, physics, life sciences). Competes for similar Mittelstand and SME clients across Germany.
• Maiwald Patentanwalts- und Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH: Leading German IP boutique offering patent prosecution, trademark, and design services across chemistry, biotech, pharma, and engineering — directly overlapping ETL IP's core services, technical specializations, and target customer segments of Mittelstand and large enterprises.
• Vossius & Partner Patentanwälte mbB: Munich-based IP firm with strong life sciences and chemistry practice offering patent prosecution, opposition, and litigation services. Overlaps directly with ETL IP's biotech and pharma specializations and EPO representation role.
• Grünecker Patent- und Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH: Large Munich-based IP firm providing patent, trademark, and design services across all major technical fields, including the same chemistry/biotech/pharma/medtech verticals where ETL IP positions itself. Closest head-to-head competitor for German and European patent mandates.

Broad incumbents

• Bird & Bird LLP: International full-service law firm with a sizeable IP practice offering patent prosecution, trademark, design, and IP litigation across Europe. Competes for European IP mandates and global portfolio work, but as part of a much broader legal services portfolio rather than as a pure-play IP firm.
• CMS Germany (CMS Hasche Sigle): Major German full-service law firm with a dedicated IP practice covering patents, trademarks, and designs. Represents a broader, less specialized alternative to ETL IP for clients seeking combined legal/IP counsel under one roof.
• Hogan Lovells International LLP: Global law firm with substantial IP practice in Germany covering patent prosecution, IP litigation, and transactional IP matters. Competes for high-end IP mandates from multinationals and large Mittelstand, but competes broadly rather than as a focused IP boutique.

Emerging players

• Zimmermann & Partner Patentanwälte mbB: Specialized German IP firm focused on patent prosecution in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and physics with a Mittelstand client base. Smaller than the leading boutiques but a comparable peer for the technical-vertical patent prosecution work that ETL IP targets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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