The core activity of PZ Patentzentrum AG is the consulting and representation of clients in matters of intellectual property (IP), particularly patents. This includes: Defending patent claims and opposing unjustified claims from competitors; Conducting prior art searches to identify existing inventions and minimize patent risks; Creating patent applications at an academic level; Representing clients before the European Patent Office (EPO) and in other jurisdictions; Supporting companies in implementing and executing IP processes, including training personnel in IP matters.