RUSCHKE MADGWICK SEIDE & KOLLEGEN is among the foremost intellectual property law firms in Munich, an important European centre for intellectual property law. The firm has roots going back to 1932 and provides clients with expert advice and representation in all aspects of intellectual property including German and European patent and trademark law, and related matters such as unfair competition. The firm includes German and European patent and trademark attorneys admitted to practice before the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA) , the German Federal Patent Court (BPatG), the European Patent Office (EPO), and the Office of Trademarks and Designs of the European Union (EUIPO) and the British Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO), and covering all major technological fields. In addition the general lawyers are admitted to practice before the German District and Appeal Courts and especially in matters of intellectual property.