IP for Life® IP for Life® - this is our philosophy. Intellectual property rights not to become an end in itself, but for creating strong company values. In order to address this need, the law office Elbpatent was founded with its headquarter in Hamburg and a branch in Munich. Our partners have many years of professional experience in internationally active law offices, European multinational corporations, and in the area of technology transfer between advanced education institutions and industry. With this extensive professional background and a unique combination of perspectives in the field, the Elbpatent law office is your capable partner for all questions relating to industrial property rights. IP for Life® is a registered trademark in the European Union.