Pearl Cohen Germany

Munich office of Pearl Cohen

We are Pearl Cohen – a US law firm with around 200 lawyers in New York, Boston, San Francisco, Tel Aviv, London and Munich. In Munich, our German-speaking US lawyers advise German companies on all legal matters relating to their US business.

The focus of our work lies where German companies are entering or expanding in the US market: on market entry and the appropriate organisational structure, on contracts governed by US law, on the protection of technology and intellectual property – and in the event of a dispute. You can speak to us directly in Munich during European business hours. Where the case requires it, our colleagues in the US work closely with us.

Transparency, cost efficiency and reliability are not promises for us, but requirements.

Services

From market entry to litigation: we advise German companies on all legal matters relating to their US business – with US lawyers based here in Munich.

US Business Law

Market entry, contracts & sales in the USA

Corporate & Transactions

US Companies, M&A & Venture Capital

Intellectual Property

Patents, Trade Marks, Licences & IP Strategy

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

US litigation, contractual and IP disputes

Technology, Defence & Innovation

Software, Deep Tech, Defence & Government Contracting

What is your challenge?

Tell us about your plans in the USA – we’ll get back to you with a detailed initial assessment.

Sectors

Every sector brings its own set of challenges to the US. We speak the language of your sector – from software to mechanical engineering, from regulatory approval to export controls.

Technology

Are you planning to enter the US market, negotiating a contract with a US client, or in talks with a US investor? German technology companies face issues relating to IP protection, data protection requirements and US contract law, which differ significantly from the German framework.

We support you every step of the way, from establishing the legal structure for your market entry, through the negotiation of US contracts, to the protection of your technology and data in the US market.

Software

SaaS contracts under US law, licensing models for the US market, open-source issues, liability clauses for US sales: software and SaaS providers need contracts that hold up in the US – not just in Germany.

We draft and review your SaaS and licence agreements, clarify open-source licence chains and minimise liability risks as you establish your US sales structure.

Armour & Defence

European defence investment is bringing German suppliers and systems integrators closer to the US market – as contractors to US government agencies, as part of supply chains involving US prime contractors, or as targets for US investment.

We advise on government contracting with US authorities, on ITAR and EAR export controls, on CFIUS reviews of equity investments, and on teaming agreements with US prime contractors.

Medical technology

Your medical device is due to be marketed in the US, you have an American distributor lined up, or you have received initial enquiries from the US market – and this raises questions regarding contracts, liability and the interface with FDA regulations.

We draft distribution agreements with US partners, assess US product liability issues and support the IP strategy for your medical device – the FDA approval process itself remains the responsibility of specialist regulatory consultants.

Industry & Mechanical Engineering

Whether a machine is being shipped to the US, an American distributor is set to market your equipment, or you are planning to set up your own base in the US – for many German industrial and engineering companies, the US market has long been part of everyday business.

We provide legal guidance on export and customs matters, limit US product liability, draft distribution and dealer agreements, and adapt your warranty terms to comply with US law.

Secure & defend.
Always to 100%.

Our German-speaking team at Pearl Cohen in Munich and Washington, DC advises you on all questions of intellectual property rights in the USA. With our dual qualification in DE/EP and US law, we seamlessly bridge the differences between the jurisdictions and take care of your business - reliably, personally and efficiently.