Your Partner for Strategic Protection and Commercialization of Innovation

Noessner-IP stands for strategic protection and the optimization of the economic value of innovation. From the initial patent application to the enforcement of IP rights, I support you through every phase. My focus lies on IP pricing and targeted license negotiations to unlock the full commercial potential of your intellectual property.

In addition, I specialize in optimizing and evaluating IP portfolios – particularly for startups and investors – helping you make informed decisions that lead to sustainable business success.

What Noessner-IP Stands For

The Value of IP Rights

I assess IP not only from a legal but also from a business perspective. With my expertise in IP pricing and commercialization, I support you in unlocking the full economic value of your innovations. My years of experience at a leading global technology company ensure in-depth advice and practical, strategic solutions.

Strategy and Efficiency

A tailored and sustainable IP strategy is the key to long-term success. I work with you to develop a strategy precisely aligned with your specific needs – regardless of company size or industry. My approach is results-driven, practice-oriented, and focused on sustainable value creation.

Leveraging a Strong Network

Thanks to my network of experienced and specialized patent and legal attorneys, I also offer you top-tier international expertise. My service portfolio is complemented by specialists in trademark and design law, as well as a partner law firm for professional file management. Additionally, I maintain valuable connections to experienced startup advisors who can help you gain decisive competitive advantages.

My Core Competencies include valuation of IP rights, license negotiations, and the enforcement of your legal claims.

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What Added Value Does My Practice Offer You?

Building a valuable IP portfolio should never be left to chance – let’s develop a strategy that protects your intellectual property and turns it into an economic asset.

Industry Experience

Years of hands-on work in one of the world’s leading technology companies.

Negotiation Expertise

Extensive experience negotiating with global players from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Holistic Approach

More than just filings. I offer full-spectrum strategic advice.

Integrity & Trust

Every case is carefully reviewed for potential conflicts of interest.

Extensive Network

Collaboration with experienced patent attorneys, legal experts, and professionals from the startup ecosystem focused on IP protection.

Comprehensive Representation

Support with patent portfolios and patent prosecution in close cooperation with trusted partner patent attorneys.

My Service Offering at a Glance

I provide tailored solutions for companies of all sizes looking to enhance their business success through the strategic use of their IP portfolio.

Negotiating License Agreements with Confidence – All-Inclusive Package

Without a clear strategy and the right team at the negotiation table, a potentially lucrative licensing deal can quickly turn into a disaster. Together with attorneys specialized in IP law, I offer you a comprehensive all-in-one package for your license agreement negotiations – from the initial contact to a contract ready for signature. You will benefit from my specialization in negotiation leadership and years of experience negotiating with global corporations, mid-sized businesses, and startups.

Your Benefits:

  • End-to-end negotiation package: I guide you through the entire process – from preparation to final contract conclusion.

  • Proven negotiation methodology based on the Schranner Concept: With a negotiation strategy tailored to your specific case and tactical finesse, we achieve the best possible outcome for you.

  • Optimal role allocation: The decision-maker remains in the background, while experienced negotiators sit at the table. This helps avoid common pitfalls, especially for smaller companies and startups.

  • Individual consulting & implementation: Upon request, I can take on various roles in your negotiations or support you strategically from behind the scenes – always tailored to your specific needs.

  • Years of experience: Benefit from my expertise gained through negotiations with both international corporations and innovative startups.

With the right negotiation strategy, you’ll secure top conditions and maximize your business success. I help you negotiate your license agreements professionally, efficiently, and successfully.

Optimize License Agreements and Avoid Pitfalls

A poorly drafted license agreement can lead to long-term disadvantages – often caused by unfavorable wording that grants you insufficient rights, creates lock-in effects, or includes other hidden traps. With my years of experience, I offer professional support in drafting and reviewing your license agreements. I am happy to thoroughly review your contracts ahead of a planned signing, identify potential risks, and ensure you are optimally protected.

Your Benefits:

  • Professional drafting & review of contracts: I draft and review your license agreement to ensure that all terms truly reflect your interests.

  • Early risk mitigation: Potential tricks and vague clauses are identified at an early stage – before any disputes arise between the parties.

  • Clear contract interpretation: I support you in interpreting complex clauses to strengthen your negotiating position.

  • Specialization in IP licensing: Benefit from my expertise to avoid long-term mistakes and costly consequences.

With my support, you can be confident that your license agreement is not only legally sound but also economically tailored to your specific needs.

How Much is a Patent Worth?

The question of a patent’s value – or the value of an entire IP portfolio – is often difficult to answer, as the true worth largely depends on the specific case. What may be invaluable to one company could be nearly irrelevant to another. With my expertise in IP pricing and intellectual property valuation, I support you in determining the actual value of your patents and portfolios – or those of third parties – and help you align your strategy accordingly.

Your Benefits:

  • Tailored IP valuation: Determine the real value of individual patents or entire portfolios – for optimal preparation ahead of negotiations.

  • Strategic portfolio development: I support you in building and optimizing a high-value IP portfolio – ideal for startups, scale-ups, and established businesses.

  • Accurate pricing: Whether you’re negotiating licenses or assessing your counterpart’s position – I help you define realistic pricing ranges.

  • Legally sound dispute resolution: In tough negotiations or legal disputes, I help you determine standard licensing rates and identify fair solutions.

  • Target valuation: As an investor, you’ll receive reliable support in evaluating the IP portfolios of potential investment targets – enabling transparent and well-informed decisions.

  • Startup advisory: I help startups structure their IP portfolios in a way that demonstrates the value and security of their technology to potential investors.

With my support, you not only achieve a sound valuation, but also secure a strategically strong negotiation position – ensuring long-term success and maximum value creation from your IP.

Protect and Leverage Your IP with Purpose

Without a well-thought-out IP strategy, valuable intellectual property often remains underutilized – or even turns into a liability. I support you in developing a customized protection strategy that not only safeguards your innovations effectively but also focuses on their economically sound use.

Your Benefits:

  • Tailored IP strategy: Custom solutions aligned with your specific business goals.

  • Targeted IP filing & commercialization: File only relevant, economically viable patents – and leverage them with intent.

  • Portfolio optimization & market positioning: I analyze your IP portfolio and help you unlock untapped potential.

  • Competitor analysis & licensing opportunities: Who are your competitors? Where are the opportunities for cooperation or licensing? I help you find clear answers.

  • Employee invention law & compensation models: Legally sound solutions to motivate inventors within your company, ensure fair remuneration, and avoid disputes.

With the right IP strategy, you can secure your market position and turn your intellectual property into a true economic asset.

Monetize Your Intellectual Property Strategically

Many companies miss out on potential because they don’t actively leverage their intellectual property. Whether through licensing, sales, or strategic partnerships – I support you in developing and executing the optimal commercialization strategy.

Your Benefits:

  • Licensing & sales: Discover the best ways to generate revenue from your IP rights.

  • Strategic partnerships: Use your IP as a negotiation asset for collaborations with strong market players.

  • Professional negotiation & contract design: I guide you through the entire commercialization process to ensure you achieve the best possible outcome.

  • In-depth market analysis: Through my network of experienced market analysts, you gain precise data to choose the right commercialization strategy.

Maximize the economic value of your intellectual property – I’ll help you leverage it purposefully and profitably.

Strategic, Informed, and Economically Sound

Are you facing a cease-and-desist letter, a request for justification, or a preliminary injunction? A hasty or unconsidered response can lead to significant financial and strategic disadvantages. I support you in developing a well-founded defense strategy to avoid unnecessary costs and protect your business interests effectively.

Your Benefits:

  • Precise analysis of the claim: Is the demand even legitimate? I examine the infringement allegation, the validity of the IP right, and potential counterarguments.

  • Targeted defense strategies: I help you craft a tailored approach – from opposition proceedings and nullity actions to the strategic use of license negotiations.

  • International expertise: Facing complex issues in U.S., Chinese, European, or Japanese patent law? I ensure you’re strategically positioned globally, including access to trusted local experts.

  • Confident negotiation under pressure: I help you stay in control during high-stakes situations – with strategically thought-out negotiation tactics to achieve the best possible outcome.

Whether you’re defending against unjustified claims or building a proactive defense strategy – I’m here to support you with expertise and experience.

Access to the Right Specialists

Some challenges require more than just in-house expertise – they call for the targeted involvement of true specialists. Thanks to my strong professional network, you’ll have access to the right expert for every situation. I work with attorneys specialized in licensing law in Germany and the U.S., startup experts in Germany and Switzerland, and renowned partner law firms.

Your Benefits:

  • International licensing expertise: Benefit from specialized attorneys in Germany and the U.S. who represent your interests effectively.

  • Startup and founding expertise: Get targeted support from experts in Germany and Switzerland who help founders build successful startups.

  • Partner law firms for large-scale projects: For complex cases, I collaborate with reputable law firms to provide you with strong backup.

  • Tailored expert matchmaking: Whatever the challenge, I’ll find the right specialist – carefully selected to meet your specific needs.

Leverage my network to tackle your challenges with focus and efficiency.

Who Benefits from Working with Me?

Startups need to protect their innovations early to secure competitive advantages. A well-thought-out IP strategy also increases company valuation and helps win over investors. I support you in preparing your IP portfolio specifically for investor pitches – even at short notice.

Mid-sized companies often competing internationally, especially with Chinese companies, mid-sized firms benefit from strategic IP advice. I help you use intellectual property rights to secure and strengthen your market position.

Large corporations typically manage extensive IP portfolios, yet active monetization and licensing are often overlooked. I help uncover untapped economic potential and support you in using IP strategically.

For independent inventors, the key question is often: Is investing in a patent application really worth it? I offer honest and transparent advice – together, we weigh the pros and cons and analyze the potential economic value. This gives you a solid foundation for making an informed decision.

For investors and buyers, reliable analyses of the IP landscape are essential to make well-informed decisions. A professional, practice-proven evaluation provides the basis for accurately assessing a target and plays a crucial role in minimizing risks during transactions.

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Stephan Nößner

  • German Patent Attorney

  • European Patent Attorney
  • European Design & Trademark Attorney
  • Representative before the Unified Patent Court

  • Diploma in Physics and PhD in Applied Physics

I have many years of experience working in the IP department of a leading technology company. Integrity, trust, efficiency, and loyalty are the cornerstones of my work.

In the dynamic world of technology, swift and strategic action, combined with the application of the most effective negotiation strategies and tactics, is essential.

FAQ

Patents protect innovations from imitation and help secure market positions. They allow companies to prevent third parties from using protected technologies or to generate additional revenue through licensing. With the right strategy, patents can become a powerful tool for gaining competitive advantages.

A strong patent portfolio creates unique selling points and increases market appeal. Companies can distinguish themselves from competitors and expand their leadership in innovation.

When a startup or larger company derives most of its value from a specific technology, its legal protection becomes critical for financial evaluation. It matters whether the technology is patented—and who owns those rights. If no protection has been secured, or if the wrong rights were filed, third parties can legally imitate the product or adopt the technology, which may significantly reduce the value of an investment.

In mergers and acquisitions, patents are often a decisive factor in company valuation. A strong IP portfolio can increase the purchase price and serve as protection against market fluctuations.
IP-related issues are typically complex and often handled without involving subject-matter experts. In particular, a realistic valuation of an IP portfolio requires hands-on experience in IP commercialization. Without it, misjudgments are common—and can lead to costly surprises later on.

Intellectual Property (IP) refers to intangible assets that can be protected through various legal rights. These include, in particular:

  • Patents for technical inventions

  • Trademarks for branding products or services

  • Designs (registered designs) to protect aesthetic features

  • Copyrights for creative works like texts, music, or software

  • Trade secrets and know-how, as long as they are not publicly disclosed

IP is a key driver of a company’s economic success. It protects innovation from imitation, strengthens market position, and can be strategically leveraged—through licensing, partnerships, or the sale of rights. A well-crafted IP strategy helps secure intellectual property and use it in a way that makes solid business sense.

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