Konig Szynka Tilmann Von Renesse Patentanwalte, Partnerschaft Mbb

What Konig Szynka Tilmann Von Renesse Patentanwalte, Partnerschaft Mbb does

König Szynka Tilmann von Renesse Patentanwälte Partnerschaft mbB (KSVR) is a German patent law firm founded in 1931 that delivers intellectual property legal services to inventors, corporations, universities, and research institutions. The firm operates from two offices — a headquarters in Düsseldorf (Mönchenwerther Straße 11) and a regional office in Munich (Zielstattstraße 38) — staffed by seven named partners including Dr. Dirk Szynka, Gregor König, Dr. Dorothea von Renesse, Carla Roth, Dr. Tobias Smorodin, Dr. Reimar König, and Max Tilmann. Headcount is reported in the 11-50 range, consistent with a boutique-to-mid-sized German IP practice.

The firm's service portfolio centers on patent prosecution before the German Patent Office (DPMA) and the European Patent Office (EPO), supplemented by patent litigation support, trademark registration, freedom-to-operate analyses, IP portfolio strategy, and licensing consulting. Partners are admitted as German Patentanwälte (members of the Patentanwaltskammer) and as European Patent Attorneys (members of epi), and the firm is registered in the Partnerschaftsregister at Amtsgericht Essen under PR 1536 as a Partnerschaft mbB (partnership with limited professional liability). The firm operates bilingually in German and English to serve international filers.

The business model is a B2B professional services engagement model: revenue is generated through hourly rates or fixed-fee arrangements negotiated on a per-matter basis, with multi-year engagements typical. Client acquisition is driven by professional reputation, bar association memberships, and intra-legal referrals rather than active marketing. As of February 1, 2025, the firm underwent a structural split after more than 20 years of unified operation: the Düsseldorf office merged with Hoffmann Eitle PartmbB, while the Munich office spun off to operate independently as Szynka Smorodin PartG mbB. The KSVR entity as described in the source material is therefore effectively ceasing operations in its prior form.

Name

Konig Szynka Tilmann Von Renesse Patentanwalte, Partnerschaft Mbb

Legal name

König – Szynka – Tilmann – von Renesse, Patentanwälte, Partnerschaft mbB

Website

https://ksvr.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

König Szynka Tilmann von Renesse Patentanwälte Partnerschaft mbB (KSVR) is a German patent law firm founded in 1931, providing patent prosecution, litigation, and IP advisory services to inventors, corporations, and research institutions across Germany and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Intellectual Property Legal Services

NAICS

Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Patent Prosecution & Portfolio Management (BPAHAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Patent prosecution services
• Intellectual property law
• Patent litigation support
• Trademark registration services
• IP portfolio advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Düsseldorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Professional Services - Patent Prosecution: Fee-based professional services for patent application filing and prosecution before German Patent Office (DPMA) and European Patent Office (EPO). Charged based on complexity, scope, and hourly rates or fixed fee arrangements.
2. Professional Services - Patent Litigation: Legal representation and advisory services in patent disputes and litigation proceedings.
3. Professional Services - IP Advisory: Strategic consulting on intellectual property matters including portfolio management, freedom-to-operate analyses, and IP licensing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

König Szynka Tilmann von Renesse Patentanwälte Partnerschaft mbB (KSVR) is a German patent law firm offering professional intellectual property legal services. Its core offerings include patent prosecution before the German Patent Office (DPMA) and European Patent Office (EPO), patent litigation representation, trademark registration, IP portfolio management, freedom-to-operate analyses, and IP licensing advisory. The firm is admitted at both the DPMA and EPO and provides services to inventors, corporations, and research institutions in Germany and Europe.

Product overview

König Szynka Tilmann von Renesse Patentanwälte Partnerschaft mbB is a German patent law firm offering legal services for intellectual property matters. The firm provides patent attorney services including patent prosecution, IP advisory, and related legal support. The firm operates as a unified service offering without modular software products or technology platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Patent Attorney Services

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered major.

• Hoffmann Eitle PartmbBmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025The Düsseldorf office of KSVR will join forces with Hoffmann Eitle PartmbB as of February 1, 2025. This represents a significant strategic consolidation of the Düsseldorf operations with one of Germany's leading patent law firms.
• Szynka Smorodin PartG mbBmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025The Munich KSVR office will continue its activities independently as Szynka Smorodin PartG mbB as of February 1, 2025. This spin-off represents the continuation of the Munich-based practice under new branding while maintaining the firm's expertise and client relationships.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Vossius & Partner Patentanwälte mbB: Munich-based boutique patent law firm specializing in patent prosecution, opposition, and litigation before the EPO and German courts. Comparable mid-sized peer with similar practice focus and clientele mix.
• ZSP Patentanwälte PartG mbB: Munich-based German IP law firm focused on patent prosecution, opposition, and litigation before EPO and German courts. Comparable size and scope, competing for similar mid-market corporate clients.
• Eisenführ Speiser Patentanwälte Rechtsanwälte PartGmbB: German IP law firm with offices including Munich and Düsseldorf, providing patent prosecution, litigation, and IP strategy. Directly competes for the same DPMA/EPO prosecution and infringement litigation mandates.
• Hoffmann Eitle PartmbB: One of the largest German patent law firms and the explicit acquirer of KSVR's Düsseldorf office as of February 2025. Overlaps directly in patent prosecution, litigation, and IP advisory before DPMA and EPO with comparable German/European practice scope.
• Meissner Bolte Patentanwälte Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaft mbB: German patent law firm with offices in Munich, Bremen, and other cities, offering patent prosecution, opposition, and litigation. Overlaps with KSVR on patent prosecution before EPO/DPMA and infringement matters.
• Szynka Smorodin PartG mbB: Successor entity to KSVR's Munich office, continuing the same patent prosecution and IP advisory practice from Munich. Direct peer by virtue of shared lineage, identical service offering, and overlapping partner team (Dr. Szynka, Dr. Smorodin).
• COHAUSZ & FLORACK Patent- und Rechtsanwaltskanzlei: Boutique German IP firm with offices in Düsseldorf and Munich providing patent prosecution and litigation services. Mid-sized peer with very similar service profile and target client segments.

Broad incumbents

• Bardehle Pagenberg: Major German IP law firm with offices in Munich, Düsseldorf, and Barcelona, providing patent prosecution, litigation (including SEP/FRAND), trademark, and licensing services. Direct overlap in prosecution and infringement litigation before German courts and EPO.
• Maiwald Patentanwalts- und Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH: Established German IP firm headquartered in Munich with strong prosecution practice before the EPO and patent litigation capability. Comparable services in patent prosecution, opposition, and IP portfolio management for German and international clients.
• Grünecker Patent- und Rechtsanwälte: One of Germany's largest full-service IP law firms based in Munich, offering patent prosecution, litigation, and IP strategy across DPMA, EPO, and German courts. Larger and more diversified than KSVR but competing in the same core patent prosecution and litigation segments.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ksvr

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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Investments

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