The purpose of the company is the development, acquisition, evaluation and management, licensing and exploitation of intellectual property rights (such as patents, trademarks and other signs, patterns and models, technical know-how and other intangible assets), the leasing of machines, the management of subsidiaries and in particular the exploitation of the Köttermann brand. The company can develop additional products itself or have them developed by third parties. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate and intellectual property rights, participate in other companies and conduct all business that is suitable to promote the development of the company and the achievement of the company's purpose.