Pearl Cohen Germany

Munich office of Pearl Cohen

We are Pearl Cohen—a U.S. law firm with approximately 200 attorneys in New York, Boston, San Francisco, Tel Aviv, London, and Munich. In Munich, our German-speaking U.S. attorneys advise German companies on all legal matters related to their U.S. business operations.

Our work focuses on areas where German companies are entering or expanding in the U.S. market: market entry and appropriate structuring, contracts under U.S. law, protection of technology and intellectual property—and dispute resolution. You can reach us directly in Munich during European business hours. When the case requires it, our colleagues in the U.S. 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 related to their U.S. business—with U.S. attorneys based here in Munich.

U.S. Business Law

Market Entry, Contracts, and Sales in the U.S.

Corporate & Transactions

U.S. Companies, M&A & Venture Capital

Intellectual Property

Patents, Trademarks, Licenses & IP Strategy

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

U.S. Litigation, Contract & IP Disputes

Technology, Defense & Innovation

Software, Deep Tech, Defense & Government Contracting

What is your challenge?

Tell us about your plans in the U.S.—we'll respond with a detailed initial assessment.

industries

Every industry brings its own set of questions to the U.S. We speak the language of your industry—from software to mechanical engineering, from regulatory approval to export controls.

Technology

Are you planning to enter the U.S. market, negotiating a contract with a U.S. customer, or speaking with a U.S. investor? German technology companies face questions regarding IP protection, data protection issues, and U.S. contract law—all of which differ significantly from the German legal framework.

We’ll guide you through every step of the process—from establishing the legal structure for your market entry, to negotiating U.S. contracts, to protecting your technology and data in the U.S. market.

Software

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

We draft and review your SaaS and licensing agreements, clarify open-source license chains, and mitigate liability risks as you establish your U.S. sales structure.

Armor & Defense

European defense investments are bringing German suppliers and systems integrators closer to the U.S. market—as contractors to U.S. government agencies, as part of supply chains with U.S. prime contractors, or as targets for U.S. investments.

We provide consulting services on government contracting with U.S. government agencies, ITAR and EAR export controls, CFIUS reviews for equity investments, and teaming agreements with U.S. prime contractors.

Medical Technology

Your medical device is set to be marketed in the U.S., you have an American distributor lined up, or you’re receiving initial inquiries from the U.S. market—and this raises questions about contracts, liability, and compliance with FDA regulations.

We draft distribution agreements with U.S. partners, assess U.S. product liability issues, and help develop the IP strategy for your medical device—the FDA approval process itself remains the responsibility of specialized regulatory consultants.

Industry & Mechanical Engineering

Whether a machine is being shipped to the U.S., an American distributor is set to sell your equipment, or you’re planning to open your own facility in the U.S.—for many German industrial and mechanical engineering companies, the U.S. market has long been part of their everyday business.

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

Secure & defend.
Always 100%.

Our team at Pearl Cohen in Munich and Washington, D.C. advises American businesses in all aspects of intellecutal property rights in Europe. 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.