The patent law firm Bals & Vogel has once again been recognized in 2026 by both the renowned ranking The Legal 500 Germany and Chambers and Partners. In the current Chambers ranking, the firm was once again listed in the category “Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution (Germany)”.

Legal 500 particularly highlights the firm's work in application procedures before the German Patent and Trademark Office and its advice in traditional engineering disciplines. In addition, the firm's field of activity has been successfully expanded in recent years to include patents in the fields of medical technology and computer-implemented inventions.

Chambers and Partners emphasizes the team's specialization in the prosecution of technical property rights and the implementation of patent granting procedures before the German and European patent offices. The renewed ranking underscores the firm's professional expertise and the trust of its clients.

Bals & Vogel advises national and international clients in patent proceedings before the European Patent Office and the German Patent and Trade Mark Office, and provides support in the strategic development and management of patent portfolios. The focus is on technically sound advice, clear strategies, and long-term client partnerships.

The firm is particularly pleased about the renewed personal award for Andreas Vogel by Chambers and Partners in 2026. He was once again awarded Band 1, the highest rating, in the category Intellectual Property: Patent Prosecution (Germany). Chambers particularly highlights his expertise in the protection of technical property rights and his advice on German and European patent applications, opposition proceedings before the European Patent Office, and issues relating to the Unified Patent Court. Clients particularly appreciate his high level of professional competence, his clear and understandable communication, and his practice-oriented approach.