RavensPAT Patentanwälte Partnerschaft mbB

What RavensPAT Patentanwälte Partnerschaft mbB does

RavensPAT Patentanwälte Partnerschaft mbB is a privately held German patent law firm headquartered in Berg near Ravensburg, the Bodensee-Oberschwaben region of Upper Swabia. Founded in 1974 by Eberhard Eisele and rebranded to its current name in March 2025, the firm provides intellectual property legal services across four core practice areas: patent and utility model prosecution, trademark protection, design (Geschmacksmuster) registration, and IP contracts and licensing. The firm is authorized to represent clients before the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA), the European Patent Office (EPO), the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), and the Unified Patent Court (UPC), giving clients cross-jurisdictional IP coverage from a single regional provider.

The firm operates with approximately 20–25 staff, including four current partners (Dr. Markus Dobler, Alexander Otten, Dr. Alexander André, Dr. Tobias Mangler) and one of-counsel (Dr. Klaus Roth), supported by seven patent professionals (Patentingenieure) and administrative staff. Technical specialization spans mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, semiconductor technology, medical technology, renewable energy, e-mobility, laser and optical metrology, and biophysics, enabling the firm to engage with engineering departments of Mittelstand and large-enterprise clients on a peer technical basis. Beyond prosecution, the firm maintains a cooperation office in Biberach with Hotz/Utz Rechtsanwälte for infringement litigation before German courts and the UPC.

RavensPAT serves two primary customer segments: German Mittelstand small and medium-sized enterprises and large corporations (Großunternehmen), with a strong geographic concentration in D-A-CH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and an expanding international client base in Japan, China, USA, Korea, and Canada. Revenue is generated on a quote-based, multi-year professional services engagement model, with no publicly disclosed pricing. The firm's GTM is sales-led through direct advisory relationships built over years, supplemented by a German/English website, social media presence (Facebook, Instagram), university teaching assignments at RWU and University of Konstanz, and IHK Bodensee-Oberschwaben inventor consulting. The firm has no external investment, no subsidiary structure, and no external parent.

Name

RavensPAT Patentanwälte Partnerschaft mbB

Legal name

RavensPAT Patentanwälte Partnerschaft mbB

Website

https://ravenspat.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

RavensPAT is a German patent law firm (Partnerschaft mbB) headquartered in Berg/Ravensburg, providing patent prosecution, trademark, design, and IP licensing services to Mittelstand and large enterprises across D-A-CH, Japan, China, and the USA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Intellectual Property Law Services

NAICS

Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Standards-Essential Patents (SEP) & FRAND Advisory (BPAHAMAL)

Keywords

• Patent prosecution services
• Trademark protection services
• Design registration services
• Intellectual property law
• IP licensing agreements

Headquarters

HQ city

Berg/Ravensburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patent Prosecution Services: Filing and prosecution of patent applications at DPMA, EPO, and international patent offices. Services include prior art searches, patent drafting, examination responses, and patent maintenance.
2. Trademark and Design Registration: Registration and management of trademarks and designs at DPMA and EUIPO, including renewal and monitoring services.
3. Utility Model Protection: Registration of Gebrauchsmuster (utility models) providing rapid protection for technical innovations without substantive examination.
4. IP Contracts and Licensing: Drafting and negotiation of licensing agreements, IP transfer contracts, confidentiality agreements, and settlement agreements. Advisory on IP strategy and portfolio management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RavensPAT is a German patent law firm providing intellectual property legal services across four practice areas: patent prosecution and utility models, trademark registration, design protection, and IP contracts / licensing / confidentiality agreements. The firm represents clients before the DPMA, EPO, EUIPO, WIPO, national courts, and the Unified Patent Court (UPC), with technical expertise spanning mechanical and electrical engineering, semiconductor technology, medical devices, renewable energy, and e-mobility.

Product overview

RavensPAT Patentanwälte Partnerschaft mbB is a German patent law firm offering a unified suite of intellectual property legal services. The portfolio consists of four core service areas: Patent Law/Utility Patents (covering German, European, and international patent applications), Trademark Protection, Design/Design Patents, and Contracts/IP Law/Licenses/Confidentiality Agreements. The firm represents clients before the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA), European Patent Office (EPO), European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), national courts, and the Unified Patent Court (UPC).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Patent Law / Utility Patents (Patent / Gebrauchsmuster)
• Trademark Protection (Markenschutz)
• Design / Design Patents (Design / Geschmacksmuster)
• Contracts / IP Law / Licenses / Confidentiality Agreements

Quantifiable outcome

• Comprehensive IP protection across Germany, Europe, Japan, China, and USA through single-firm coordination

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dr. Andreas Hotz and Dr. Rainer Utz RechtsanwältecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose collaboration for litigation matters before the regular courts (Landgericht, Oberlandesgericht, BGH). RavensPAT maintains an office in Biberach at this partner location to facilitate joint representation of clients in IP disputes.
• Sozialsponsoring Ravensburg e.V.minorOthersSocial sponsorship initiative supporting six nonprofit associations providing professional help, care and counseling for people in need in the Ravensburg region. Supports leisure activities for people with disabilities, pregnancy counseling, sexual education and prevention, protection and counseling for victims of violence, and palliative care.
• German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA)coreOthersOfficial regulatory relationship for filing and prosecuting German patents, utility models, trademarks, and designs. RavensPAT represents clients before DPMA.
• European Patent Office (EPO)coreOthersOfficial regulatory relationship for filing and prosecuting European patents. RavensPAT attorneys are accredited European Patent Attorneys authorized to represent clients before the EPO.
• European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)coreOthersOfficial regulatory relationship for filing EU trademarks and registered Community designs. RavensPAT attorneys are authorized representatives before EUIPO.
• World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)coreOthersOfficial regulatory relationship for international PCT patent applications and Madrid System trademark applications. RavensPAT attorneys are authorized representatives before WIPO.
• Unified Patent Court (UPC)coreOthersAccredited representation for litigation of European patents with unitary effect before the Unified Patent Court (Einheitliches Patentgericht).
• Hochschule Ravensburg-Weingarten (RWU)minorOthersUniversity partnership through teaching assignments on intellectual property law at Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences. Partners Otten and Dobler hold teaching positions.
• Universität KonstanzminorOthersAcademic partnership through teaching assignments. Partners Otten and Dobler took over IP law teaching from Dr. Otten at the University of Konstanz.
• Industrie- und Handelskammer Bodensee/Oberschwaben (IHK)minorOthersDr. Klaus Roth provides inventor consultation services through the Chamber of Industry and Commerce Bodensee-Oberschwaben.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vossius & Partner Patentanwälte Rechtsanwälte mbB: Established Munich and Berlin IP boutique providing patent prosecution, trademark, and litigation services. Comparable to RavensPAT in technical specializations and Mittelstand client focus, with additional European presence in London.
• Meissner Bolte Patentanwälte Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaft mbB: Bremen-headquartered IP firm with offices across Germany (Munich, Berlin, Hamburg, etc.). Directly comparable to RavensPAT in providing patent prosecution, trademark registration, design protection, and IP litigation services to Mittelstand and large enterprise clients.
• Weller Patentanwälte PartmbB: Stuttgart-based patent law firm (formerly Witte, Weller & Partner) offering patent prosecution, trademark, and design services. Comparable to RavensPAT in serving Baden-Württemberg Mittelstand manufacturers with technical expertise in mechanical and electrical engineering.
• Lorenz Seidler Gossel Rechtsanwälte Patentanwälte Partnerschaft mbB: Munich-based IP firm providing patent, trademark, design, and licensing services with deep technical specializations. Comparable service portfolio and Mittelstand/large enterprise client mix to RavensPAT, with broader European footprint.
• Eisenführ Speiser Patentanwälte Rechtsanwälte PartGmbB: Bremen-based IP firm with offices in Hamburg, Munich, and Berlin offering the same patent, trademark, design, and licensing services as RavensPAT. Comparable technical expertise across mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and physics, with broader geographic spread.
• König Szynka Tilmann von Renesse Patentanwälte Partnerschaftsgesellschaft mbB: Berlin-based IP firm providing patent prosecution, trademark, and design services. Directly comparable to RavensPAT in core service offering and Mittelstand client focus, with similar partnership structure and technical expertise across engineering and physics disciplines.
• Grünecker Patent- und Rechtsanwälte: One of the largest intellectual property law firms in Germany with offices in Munich, Berlin, and Cologne. Offers the same core services as RavensPAT (patent prosecution, trademark registration, design protection, IP litigation) but at significantly larger scale with hundreds of attorneys serving major enterprise clients across all major technical fields.
• Hoffmann - Eitle Patent- und Rechtsanwälte PartmbB: Major Munich-based IP firm with deep technical expertise across physics, engineering, chemistry, and life sciences. Directly comparable to RavensPAT in offering European patent prosecution, UPC representation, and trademark/design services, though with substantially larger partner count and broader international reach.
• Maiwald Patent- und Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH: Munich-based IP firm specializing in patent prosecution, trademark law, and litigation with strong technical coverage in chemistry, pharmaceuticals, physics, and engineering. Directly comparable service offering to RavensPAT with similar Mittelstand and enterprise client mix.
• Bardehle Pagenberg Partnerschaft mbB: Leading IP boutique with offices in Munich, Düsseldorf, Paris, Barcelona, and Milan. Competes directly with RavensPAT in patent prosecution, IP litigation, and UPC representation, but with multinational office network and larger technical team serving complex multi-jurisdictional matters.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ravenspat
• Instagraminstagram.com/ravenspat.de
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ravenspat

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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