Atty. Kai Rüting

Atty. Kai Rüting

Dr. Kai Rüting is attorney since 2005 and partner of the firm since 2015.

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About Kai Rüting at a glance

Kai Rüting is a real estate and ip attorney, practicing at Vossius & Partner Patentanwälte Rechtsanwälte mbB. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law (2026). Serands clients in Dusseldorf and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Dr. Kai Rüting is attorney since 2005 and partner of the firm since 2015
  • He advises clients in patent infringement litigation, technology-related arbitrations, and licensing matters
  • He specializes in national and cross-border patent litigation
  • Kai has comprehensive litigation experience, in particular in the areas of standard-related patents, electronics, medical technology, chemistry and life sciences
  • He also has broad experience advising international clients on strategies relating to enforcement of IP rights in Europe
  • Kai passed his two German legal state exams in 2002 and 2004 in Augsburg and Munich
  • Afterwards, he studied at the Boston University and obtained his LL.M. in Intellectual Property in 2005
  • Kai's Ph.D. work explored the validity of restrictions in software contracts under German and U.S. patent and copyright law
  • Kai publishes regularly and lectures on current issues of patent and procedural law
  • He is inter alia co-author of the widely acclaimed "Cepl/Voß, Prozesskommentar zum Gewerblichen Rechtsschutz" (commentary on German procedural law in IP), 2nd edition published in 2018
  • Kai is recommended in Chambers Global 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 "Germany – Intellectual Property" as "Foreign Expert for USA"
  • Managing IP describes him in Patent Editorial 2018 as "brilliant litigator whose solutions are all very well-considered"
  • According to JUVE, Kai is "technically competent and success-oriented" (Patent Litigation 2018) as well as “highly professional” with “excellent expertise” (Patent Litigation 2019)
  • He is also named as being among the world’s leading patents lawyers (Who’s Who Legal: Patents 2019/2020)
  • Who’s Who Legal recommends him also for the category Life Sciences (2020)
  • Furthermore, he appeared in the 2019 and the 2020 edition of IAM Strategy 300 among “The World’s Leading IP Strategists”
  • Kai has been selected by Best Lawyers in Germany for Intellectual Property Law (2020)
  • Prior to joining Vossius & Partner, Kai was a member of the patent litigation team at an international law firm in Düsseldorf

Practice Areas Explained

Kai Rüting's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kai Rüting handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kai Rüting

Where is Kai Rüting's law office located?
Kai Rüting's law practice is located in Dusseldorf. The firm is Vossius & Partner Patentanwälte Rechtsanwälte mbB. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kai Rüting handle?
Kai Rüting focuses on real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How can I contact Kai Rüting for a consultation?
You can contact Kai Rüting directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Kai Rüting received?
Kai Rüting's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law.

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Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law
- 2026

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