Pearl Cohen Germany

Munich office of Pearl Cohen

We are a U.S. law firm - with German-speaking U.S. attorneys-at-law on site in Germany. We advise European companies, law firms and government institutions directly on U.S. law: precisely, efficiently and without detours.

We are not a sales office of a U.S. law firm. Our attorneys from the Munich office will advise you directly on U.S. law. If necessary in individual cases, additional experts from one of our U.S. offices can be called in to provide support after prior consultation with the client.

We specialise in intellectual property and U.S.-related commercial law issues. We represent European clients who assert claims or defend themselves against lawsuits in the USA. At the same time, we assist with complex legal issues and with the drafting, review and negotiation of contracts under U.S. law.

With around 200 lawyers worldwide, we offer the necessary depth and clout for demanding mandates. Our Munich office is your central point of contact for European clients: directly accessible on site during European business hours and with a consistent focus on results and cost efficiency.

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.