Bird & Bird LLP's trade mark practice is headed by Christian Harmsen and excels across the entire spectrum of design and trademark matters, advising clients on applications and portfolio management as well as representing them in infringement proceedings; here, the sectors technology, media and telecommunications, automotive, life sciences as well as retail and consumer goods take center stage for the team. Furthermore, the group is often involved in cross-practice matters such as transactions. Richard Dissmann primarily assists with litigation in areas such as product piracy, while Frederik Thiering's expertise includes litigation and strategic advice. The intersection of IP, media and sports law is covered by Markus Körner who is also adept at advising clients from the technology sector and became part of the firm's German management in January 2023. Christian Lindenthal made partner in May 2022 and primarily advises clients from heavily regulated industries.
Trade marks in Germany
Bird & Bird LLP
Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Joseph Fesenmair; Uwe Lüken; Richard Dissmann; Frederik Thiering; Mascha Grundmann; Markus Körner; Marion Jacob; Roman Brtka; Christian Lindenthal
Key clients
Amway
AUDI AG
Berlin Brands Group
Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA
Bugatti International S.A.
Canon
CrossFit, Inc.
Dailymotion
Deutscher Sparkassen- und Giroverband
Discovery Communications
DTM Deutsche Tele Medien GmbH
Electrolux
Forto
Fressnapf
Gastro & Soul GmbH
Gauff Engineering
Gruner + Jahr GmbH
Hebrew University
HelloFresh
Ionity GmbH
Joh. Wilh. von Eicken
JustFab / TechStyle
KavoDental
Landbell
LemonAid
LLOYD Schuhe
Monster Energy
Next e.Go Mobile SE
Peek & Cloppenburg
Piaggio & C. Spa
Plusnet GmbH
Procter & Gamble
ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG /SevenVentures
Schwarze & Schlichte
Spotify
STORY HOUSE Productions GmbH
VOLKSWAGEN AG
Work highlights
- Global strategic advice, representation in disputes and advice on registration procedures for an international sports organization.
- Advice on design law and defense of trademark, domain and design rights for AUDI AG.
- Global advice and representation of Gruner + Jahr in trade mark matters.
Grünecker
Grünecker offers comprehensive advice on trade mark law, ranging from portfolio management and trade mark applications to the coordination of EU-wide disputes; global corporations, medium-sized companies and start-ups also benefit from the practice's in-depth experience in border seizures as well as in cancellation and opposition proceedings. Maximilian Kinkeldey possesses know-how along the entire value chain of trademark law and is frequently instructed by blue-chip companies seeking representation in disputes, while the firm's strong China desk has a powerful advisor in Anja Franke who is a key contact for clients from the Asian region on filing and enforcement strategies within Europe. Holger Gauss impresses in the fashion, pharmaceutical and media sectors, while Nicolás Schmitz frequently advises international corporations from the luxury sector. The practice saw two changes at partner level at the beginning of 2022: Martin Aufenanger retired and Philipp Strommer (litigation) made associated partner.
Practice head(s):
Anja Franke; Holger Gauss; Maximilian Kinkeldey; Nicolás Schmitz; Philipp Strommer
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team is very cooperative and responsible.’
‘Always up to date regarding developments at EUIPO and case law at national and EU level, extremely well connected.’
‘Anja Franke always gives very clear and business-oriented advice.’
Key clients
CHECK24
Happybrush
Harley-Davidson
Harman
Lyft
Microsoft
Orcan Energy AG
Bulgari
Lacoste
Christian Louboutin
Hermès
Sony Music
Rockwell Automation Inc.
Ferring
Work highlights
- Strategic advice to Microsoft on complex legal issues and disputes, including trade mark clearances, injunctions and cancellation proceedings.
- Advising Harley-Davidson on the development and establishment of a protection strategy against product piracy, offline and online, as well as on legal disputes, customs procedures, training and the enforcement of property rights.
- Advising Lyft on a large number of oppositions before the EUIPO and on warnings against filing similar trade marks as well as against the use of variants of Lyft and Pink.
Harmsen Utescher
With a 'willingness to familiarize themselves with all topics and to answer all questions soundly', Hamburg-based IP boutique Harmsen Utescher continues to be one of the top addresses for trade mark law. The firm covers the entire spectrum of intellectual property rights and is therefore able to also assist with pharmaceutical, competition, copyright and food law issues. In addition, all team members are well versed in litigation as well as prosecution and support clients at national and international level, including before the EUIPO and the Federal Court. The team's sector expertise is just as wide-ranging, including the fashion, tourism and pharmaceutical sectors among others. The practice's key contacts include Karin Sandberg (copyright and design law, media law), Till Lampel (design and copyright law) and Martin Kefferpütz (copyright and design law, German and European antitrust law).
Other key lawyers:
Till Lampel; Martin Kefferpütz; Karin Sandberg; Rainer Kaase; Matthias Wolter; Andrea Marx; Henrik Dirksmeier
Testimonials
‘The service is excellent, so far all suggested ways have been implemented and did not have to be amended or improved afterwards.’
‘One distinguishing feature is the willingness to familiarize themselves with all topics and to answer all questions in a sound manner.’
‘Till Lampel is characterized by his advisory experience and confidence.’
Key clients
STADA
Intersnack
DOUGLAS
Ferrero
Kion
Formula One
METRO AG
BORCO
IKEA
PSA Group
CAFEA
BELL Food Group
Göbber
Scout 24
Panasonic
VIVIL
Hapag Lloyd
Loewe Technology
Bijou Brigitte
Wellensteyn
Maritim Hotels
Klitschko Ventures
WWF
Hogan Lovells International LLP
Located within its IPMT practice, Hogan Lovells International LLP's global trade mark team handles complex instructions and manages extensive trade mark and design portfolios; a special focus is placed on clients from the technology and telecommunications, pharmacy, medical technology as well as consumer goods and automotive sectors. In addition to its advisory work, the practice also acts in contentious proceedings and handles trade mark-related sustainability issues. Life sciences and energy brands frequently turn to Yvonne Draheim, whose expertise includes domain disputes, administrative proceedings and out-of-court advice on trade mark, design and domain law, while counsel Patrick Fromlowitz and Marion Fischer both act in an advisory and forensic capacity. Trade mark portfolio management specialist Susanne Karow retired at the end of 2021 but remains active as senior counsel, and litigator Anthonia Ghalamkarizadeh, who often assists online service providers and owners of well-known trade marks, made partner in January 2023. IP litigator Andreas Bothe, Miriam Gundt (technical property rights) and Burkhart Goebel, who divides his time between Hamburg and Madrid, jointly head the practice.
Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Yvonne Draheim; Morten Petersenn; Susanne Karow; Erhard Keller; Patrick Fromlowitz; Mareike Hunfeld; Marion Fischer; Anthonia Ghalamkarizadeh; Marlen Annika Mittelstein; Anna Glinke
Testimonials
‘Good interaction within the team. Other colleagues are proactively brought in to provide information depending on the focus.’
‘Know-how and experts in all areas of intellectual property and beyond.’
‘Patrick Fromlowitz: Supremely knowledgeable and has a strong depth of knowledge to answer any question.’
‘Competent feedback (also on questions of foreign trade mark law).’
‘Excellent expertise in the field of IP, very precise and careful way of working, often crowned with success.’
‘In addition to her competence, Marlen Annika Mittelstein also has a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach.’
‘Good and seamless cooperation within the team available to us.’
‘Marion Fischer: A very experienced and reliable colleague who adapts advice to the needs of the client and implements it successfully.’
Key clients
Anheuser-Busch InBev
BayWa
Bettzig Media
Boardriders Group
Bundesverband Herzkranke Kinder e.V.
C&A
Canyon Bicycles
CeramTec
Collibra
Deutsche Industrieanlagen GmbH
Deutsche Telekom
ECCO
ERGO Group
Fiskars Group
Hennes & Mauritz
LIVISTO
Marimekko Oyj
Merck & Co. Inc.
NCL-Stiftung
Nelsons
Payone
ProSiebenSat.1
Puraglobe
Stiftung phönikks
SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd (DJI)
Urlaubsguru
USM
Vay Technology GmbH
Vorwerk
Work highlights
- Advice to Anheuser-Busch InBev brewery in their long-standing dispute with Czech brewery Budejovicky Budvar over the BUDWEISER brand.
- Advising Merck & Co., Inc. in cross-border proceedings regarding the rights to the MERCK brand and company name.
- Management of the global brand portfolio and strategic advice for Deutsche Telekom.
KLAKA Rechtsanwälte
KLAKA Rechtsanwälte continues to be one of the first points of contact for companies seeking advice on trade mark and design law. The IP boutique is particularly well versed in representing clients from the banking, insurance and pharmaceutical sectors in judicial and administrative proceedings. However, luxury goods, energy and fashion represent further sector focuses for the team that is led by Ralf Hackbarth; in addition to trade mark and design law, the practice head also handles domain and geographical indications of origin matters. Most recently, the practice further assisted with a number of high-profile design patent and plagiarism cases in the automotive sector. Food and drug law are Andreas Schulz‘s areas of focus, while Oliver Rauscher counts strategic expansion of national and global brand portfolios among his areas of expertise. Carola Onken is adept at geographical indications and designations of origin, unfair competition and represents clients in disputes up to the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) and the ECJ. Litigation also represents a key focus for senior associate Florian Schmidt-Sauerhöfer.
Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Florian Schmidt-Sauerhöfer; Andreas Schulz; Susanne Schackert; Stefan Abel; Carola Onken; Oliver Rauscher
Testimonials
‘Efficient, well-established team that masters all types of strategic brand proceedings.’
‘Excellently positioned and perfectly complementary team with extensive knowledge of trade mark law.’
‘Ralf Hackbarth: Technically excellent and offers targeted and well thought-out solutions. Due to his many years of experience and his extensive knowledge of trade mark law, he maneuvers the client through even most complex procedures with a clever strategy and without losing track. ‘
‘Flexible, competent and solution-oriented advice on trade mark law, which is tailored to the client’s specific needs.’
‘Florian Schmidt-Sauerhöfer: Well versed in trade mark law and advises professionally, competently and solution-oriented.’
Key clients
Adelholzener Alpenquellen GmbH
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
Beiersdorf AG
Börlind Gesellschaft f. kosmetische Erzeugnisse mbH
Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne
Continentale Versicherungsverbund
Deichmann SE
Deutscher Fußball Bund (DFB) e.V.
Dürr Technik GmbH & Co. KG
Elatec GmbH
Finori GmbH
Heinrich Hugendubel GmbH & Co. KG
KfW
Lackmann Fleisch- und Feinkostfabrik GmbH
Longchamp S.A.S., Paris
Nestlé Deutschland AG und Nestlé Nutrition GmbH
MAGGI GmbH
NOMOS Glashütte/SA Roland Schwertner KG
NÜRNBERGER Versicherungen
Poulsen Roser AS, Dänemark
Reusch International SpA
Snipes SE
UBS AG
UniCredit Bank AG
YOUR NOW Holding GmbH
Work highlights
- Advice to BMW AG on trade mark and design law matters and representation in infringement proceedings.
- Representing Beiersdorf AG in numerous trade mark proceedings, including enforcement of trade mark rights such as NIVEA, Labello and Eucerin before the DPMA.
- Advising and representing Deichmann SE in trade mark and design registrations, trade mark and design law proceedings, licensing law, trade mark transactions and infringement proceedings.
Lubberger Lehment
In addition to numerous proceedings, Lubberger Lehment‘s advice portfolio also includes transactional trade mark support; the IP boutique enjoys a particularly good reputation in the luxury segment, but also counts companies with digital business models among its core clients. Furthermore, the management and structuring of trade mark and design portfolios is just as much part of the firm’s expertise as piracy and unfair competition matters. In addition to trade mark, design and competition law, Andreas Lubberger also specializes in antitrust and distribution law, while Cornelis Lehment is particularly well versed in litigation, as is Rani Mallick who represents clients in proceedings related to counterfeit products, imitations and parallel imports. At the beginning of 2022, litigator Eva Maierski made equity partner and Philip Schmitz (product piracy and transactional IP advice) associated partner. Anja Wulff joined Hildebrandt. in January 2022.
Other key lawyers:
Andreas Lubberger; Cornelis Lehment; Martin Fiebig; Kai Schmidt-Hern; Benjamin Koch; Rani Mallick; David Weller; Eva Maierski; Philip Schmitz; Bernd Weichhaus
Key clients
Adolf Würth
Apple
Auto1 (wirkaufendeinauto.de)
Axel Springer
Bayes eSports
Billie
Boehringer Ingelheim
Charité
Clarins
Coty
Db Equipment
Desigual
Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfall Versicherung
Fürsten Reform
L’Oréal
Moet Hennessy
Ortlieb
Rotkäppchen Mumm
Serviceplan
Shiseido
Skoda
Sunshine Smile GmbH (PlusDental)
Teekanne
Titel Media (High Snobiety)
Volkswagen
Wella
Work highlights
- Advising Coty in a landmark case against Aldi at the Higher Regional Court in Stuttgart for selling branded perfumes at the discounter which was detrimental to its prestige.
- IP advice to Kraft Heinz on the purchase of spice start-up Just Spices.
Bardehle Pagenberg
Bardehle Pagenberg combines an experienced trade mark law practice with strengths in design law and is particularly convincing in technically oriented sectors, but also assists clients from sectors such as health, fashion and cosmetics. The IP firm advises on the development and management of IP portfolios and handles litigation both at national and international level. With international offices in Paris and Barcelona, the firm is also ideally placed to handle multinational portfolios and cross-border disputes and can further draw on connections to law firms in Asia and the US. Claus Eckhartt, who specializes in trade mark transactions and anti-counterfeiting protection, jointly leads the team with Philipe Kutschke, who assists clients with strategic issues as well as contentious cases. Design-related infringement and nullity proceedings are among the key competencies of Henning Hartwig. The practice welcomed highly regarded patent litigator Tobias Wuttke from Meissner Bolte Patentanwälte Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaft mbB in January 2023.
Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Philipe Kutschke; Pascal Böhner; Henning Hartwig; Tobias Wuttke
Key clients
adidas
AIR UP Group GmbH
Diesel S.p.A.
Galana
Husqvarna AB
MZE Möbel Zentral Einkauf GmbH
San Antonio Winery Inc.
Work highlights
- Advice to Air Up Group GmbH on setting up a global trade mark portfolio and ongoing representation in cross-border matters relating to design and trade mark law.
- Representing Husqvarna AB/Gardena GmbH as plaintiff against LIDL for possible trade mark infringement of the 3D trademark for the classic Gardena watering nozzle.
- Representing San Antonio Winery, Inc. as plaintiff against Fratelli Martini Secondo Luigi SpA before the Munich Higher Regional Court related to non-use of a trade mark.
CBH Rechtsanwälte
CBH Rechtsanwälte's trade mark practice is regularly instructed by a strong portfolio of medium-sized companies, but also assists large international corporations (industry focuses on luxury goods, beauty, healthcare, automotive and technology) with forensic and strategic advice. The team further closely cooperates with the firm's public procurement practice to protect well-known brands and quality marks. Nadja Siebertz, who co-manages the firm, advises on trade mark portfolio development and optimization, strategic brand management as well as on competition matters. Ingo Jung's advises across the intersection of trade mark, competition, design and copyright law.
Other key lawyers:
Ingo Jung; Nadja Siebertz; Markus Ruttig; Sebastian Eble; Detlef von Schultz; Stephan Gruber; Johannes Ristelhuber
Testimonials
‘Competent team, very reliable.’
‘Ingo Jung: What distinguishes him from other lawyers is that he combines theory and experience to provide clear and pragmatic legal advice.’
‘Competent team, very reliable, easy to reach, quick response.’
Key clients
Aeneas GmbH & Co. KG
Albrecht Jung GmbH & Co. KG
Daimler AG
DLTB (Deutscher Lotto- und Totoblock)
Donaldson Filtration GmbH
Dreimaster GmbH & Co. KG
DVGW – Deutscher Verband der Gas- und Wassertechnik e.V. / DVGW Cert GmbH
Fast Fashion Brands GmbH
Geo Naturpark Frau Holle – Land
Insta Elektro GmbH
LVMH
Markt Garmisch -Partenkirchen
Metten Stein + Design GmbH & Co. KG
Robert Herder GmbH & Co. KG
SAFE 1 GmbH
Saint-Gobain Glass Deutschland GmbH
Superior Industries Europe AG
SSI Schäfer Shop GmbH
Westdeutsche Lotterie & Co. oHG
Zentralverband des deutschen Bäckerhandwerks
Work highlights
- Advising and representing OBI Deutschland GmbH in relation to its orange color brand including various legal disputes against competitors Hornbach and Globus before the Federal Patent Court and the DPMA.
- Advising and representing Daimler AG in trade mark law.
- Advising the DVGW eV on the establishment of the association’s new certification marks at German and European level.
CMS
CMS's trade mark advice spans the entire spectrum of relevant issues, from portfolio management to domain name disputes and border seizures. Life sciences and consumer goods represent sector focuses, while trade mark instructions have been increasingly related to sustainability and greenwashing; as part of CMS Green Globe, the firm recently launched a separate online platform for this purpose. The practice also offers expertise in interface areas such as drug advertising and competition law. Roland Wiring primarily assists clients from the life sciences sector with contracts as well as regulatory issues and jointly heads the team with Markus Deck, who has particular experience in the technical sphere. Gordian Hasselblatt enjoys an excellent market reputation for trade mark clearance and the strategic management of brand and design portfolios.
Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Gordian Hasselblatt; Nikolas Gregor; Carsten Menebröcker; Heralt Hug; Thomas Manderla; Jörn Witt; Julia Dönch
Testimonials
‘High professional competence.’
‘Gordian Hasselblatt has a high level of professional competence, very good knowledge of the industry and is extremely pleasant to deal with. Inquiries are answered in a professional manner.’
Gleiss Lutz
Gleiss Lutz impresses with its in-depth expertise in non-conventional trade mark forms, such as 3D trade marks, position marks as well as color and color combination marks; in the latter area, the firm finally obtained an important judgment before the BGH, which placed the gold of the Lindt chocolate bunny under trade mark protection. The practice's strengths further extend to strategic advice on all aspects of trade mark law and the management of trade mark and design portfolios. Another distinguishing feature is its focus on digital transformation, where the group advises clients on the application of trade mark law on areas such as social media. Stefan Weidert, who is often instructed to assist with transactions in the technology sector, and Stefan Völker, whose focus includes strategic advice and representation in trade mark conflicts, jointly head the practice. Other key members are Andreas Wehlau (trade mark and competition law) and Alexander Molle (industrial design and copyright law among other matters).
Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Alexander Molle; Andreas Wehlau; Marcel Pemsel; Benedikt Burger
Testimonials
‘The team is very commercial in its advice – straight to the point and with clear recommendations.’
‘Stefan Weidert has a high level of expertise. It is a real pleasure to work with him.’
‘The team provides clear, comprehensive, business-oriented and practical advice that is quick and easy to understand, but also complements appropriate background knowledge where required.’
Key clients
Andreas Stihl AG & Co. KG
AOK-Bundesverband
BlueStack Systems
Cherry GmbH
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli
d&b audiotechnik
Deutsche Foamglas
Flamagas
Gelato
Hetronic International
Hilcona AG
Leica Camera
Linde
Opel Automobile GmbH
Orizon
PHOENIX Pharmahandel
Zur Rose-Gruppe
Work highlights
- Representation of Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG in court proceedings regarding the abstract color mark gold (corresponding to the color of the famous Lindt gold rabbit).
- Representation of Andreas Stihl AG & Co. KG and successful defense of the EU color mark orange/grey before the ECJ against cancellation requests.
- Representing Zentrale zur Bekämpfung unlauteren Wettbewerbs in court proceedings regarding the granting of discounts on prescription drugs to pharmacies.
Harte-Bavendamm Rechtsanwälte
Harte-Bavendamm Rechtsanwälte specializes in intellectual property and competition law, thereby applying its expertise in representing clients in trade mark infringement proceedings as well as in trade mark administration. The practice focuses on companies from the food, fashion, automotive and e-commerce sectors and assists them both at European and national level. In addition to strategic issues, founding partner Henning Harte-Bavendamm is also active in forensic matters and has expertise in related legal areas such as copyright and competition law, while the drafting and negotiation of contracts and drug advertising form the core of Arne Lambrecht's practice. In contentious matters, companies often turn to Andrea Jaeger-Lenz who represents clients in trade mark and design proceedings before the ECJ and the Federal Patent Court.
Other key lawyers:
Henning Harte-Bavendamm; Arne Lambrecht; Andrea Jaeger-Lenz; Michael Goldmann; Karolina Schöler
Lorenz Seidler Gossel
Munich-based IP boutique Lorenz Seidler Gossel assists clients from sectors such as fashion, media and consumer goods with matters ranging from trade mark registration to enforcement related to product piracy and by way of trade mark infringement proceedings. The practice regularly appears before national and international administrative offices and courts - for example the EUIPO, WIPO and the Federal Patent Court - and also has the capacities to coordinate worldwide applications through its network of foreign partner firms. Siegfried Jackermeier, Christian Rassmann and Philipp Neuwald are the key contacts.
Other key lawyers:
Siegfried Jackermeier; Reinhard Ingerl; Christian Rassmann; Philipp Neuwald
Testimonials
‘Lorenz Seidler Gossel is a well-connected, highly professional law firm with excellent IP lawyers.’
‘The lawyers make us feel like the most important client. Feedback is always at a high professional level.’
‘Thanks to a large number of foreign correspondent lawyers, even complicated legal issues relating to foreign law can be dealt with quickly and negotiations with foreign counterparties can be conducted at short notice.’
Key clients
Adidas AG
Privatmolkerei Bauer GmbH & Co KG
Ludwig Stocker Hofpfisterei GmbH
Amigo Spiel + Freizeit GmbH
ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE
Hamelin Gruppe
GoStudent GmbH
ERGO Group AG
Röckl Sporthandschuhe GmbH & Co KG
Liebherr International
Dy-pack Verpackungen Gustav Dyckerhoff GmbH
YFood Labs GmbH
Work highlights
- Advice to AVNET regarding the support of German brands for a large number of corporations.
- Advised JP Morgan on brand strategy and brand portfolio management in Germany for JPMorgen Chase.
- Representing a corporation of Hamelin Group in cross-border disputes (industrial espionage).
Noerr
Noerr's trade mark and design expertise is fundamentally divided between Germany and Alicante: while its German offices focus on managing and coordinating international disputes and drafting IP contracts, the Spanish office has particular strengths in prosecution and strategy. The firm's other global locations further enable the practice to assist with complex multijurisdictional disputes. Tobias Dolde, who splits his time between Munich and Alicante, leads the practice and regularly acts in EUIPO and cross-border litigation, while global trade mark protection strategies are a focus for Michael Hawkins, and Christoph Rieken frequently handles domain name disputes and anti-product piracy matters. Jessica Loew and Janina Wortmann are both well versed in representing clients in trade mark litigation.
Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Christoph Rieken; Valentina Nieß; Janina Wortmann; Jessica Loew; Michael Hawkins
Testimonials
‘Everything from a single source. Perfect coordination.’
‘Questions are dealt with competently and understandably. Pragmatic and goal-oriented approach.’
‘Practical solutions.’
Key clients
L Catterton
Marc O’Polo
Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket GmbH & Co. KG
Abitron Gruppe
Barry’s Bootcamp LLC
Kanebo Cosmetics Deutschland GmbH
La Selva GmbH
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Thomas Beton GmbH/Thomas Concrete Group
Abercrombie & Fitch
BASF SE
BMG Rights Managements GmbH
Crocs Inc, Crocs Europe B.V.
Condor Flugdienst GmbH
Eurofighter
Grand Slam Tennis Properties Ltd.
Health Care Systems
Käfer AG
Schutzverband Dresdner Stollen e.V.
Sovereign Brands, LLC
Studiocanal GmbH
Volvo Trademark Holding AB
Crocs Inc, Crocs Europe B.V.
Work highlights
- Strategic advice and legal representation of Barry’s Bootcamp LLC in an international trade mark dispute.
- Advising and representing Kanebo Cosmetics Deutschland GmbH in combating gray market trade in luxury cosmetics outside a selective distribution system.
- Advising Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket GmbH & Co. KG on the sale of its international brand portfolio.
Nordemann Czychowski & Partner Rechtsanwältinnen und Rechtsanwälte mbB
Founded in 2020, Nordemann Czychowski & Partner Rechtsanwältinnen und Rechtsanwälte mbB already enjoys an excellent market reputation for its soft IP advice which is called upon by a high-profile clientele and includes both strategic support and representation in contentious matters. Axel Nordemann is well versed in representing companies before German and European courts and in managing trade mark portfolios. He jointly heads the team with Anke Nordemann-Schiffel who specializes in cross-border disputes and strategic advice on international trade mark portfolios. Christian Czychowski is frequently instructed by Japanese and US companies and excels in advising start-ups, particularly on transactional IP matters.
Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Airbnb, Inc.
Coty Inc.
Europäische Kommission
game – Verband der deutschen Games-Branche e.V.
NANU-NANA (Einzelhandel)
NINTENDO of EUROPE GmbH und NINTENDO Co., Ltd. (Japan)
NOVARTIS / SANDOZ / HEXAL
Re:Sources GmbH
Salesforce.com, Inc.
SKYE Rechtsanwälte
Sonos Inc.
The Hearst Corporation
Authentic Brands Group
Reebok
David Beckham
CGM CompuGroup Medical
Seller X
Avenso GmbH (LUMAS)
BB RADIO
Bundesdruckerei GmbH
BDI (Bundesverband der deutschen Industrie e.v.)
GDV (Gesamtverband der deutschen Versicherungswirtschaft e.V.)
Dakine IP Holdings LP
Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle (DAkkS)
DIEDRICH FILMER
DIHK e.V. nein
DotBerlin
EMCUR Gesundheitsmittel aus Bad Ems GmbH
GASAG
Georg von Holtzbrinck GmbH & Co. KG
Georg Westermann Verlag GmbH
GOTHAER Versicherung
Hasso Plattner Institut gGmbH
Hunter International GmbH
Jean & Len GmbH
KALYPSO MEDIA (Games)
KrampeHarex GmbH & Co. KG
Land der Ideen e.V.
Major League Baseball
Messe Berlin GmbH
Mister Spex
MT DERM
NeXR Technologies
Nomos Verlag
Savoy Hotel Berlin
Brooks Brothers
Wiener Philharmoniker
WME
SKW Schwarz
SKW Schwarz bundles its considerable trade mark expertise in various focus groups which particularly stand out for their innovative orientation: on one hand, the branded content group bridges the gap between IT, media and IP while other focus groups specifically facilitate advice to cannabis industry companies or the e-sports sector to only name a few. Sascha Pres heads the practice and is particularly active in contentious disputes before the DPMA and EUIPO among others. Strategic advice on the development and enforcement of trade mark and design portfolios form part of Sandra Sophia Redeker's and Margret Knitter's expertise, with the latter being frequently instructed in border seizure proceedings. Oliver Stöckel joined from von BOETTICHER Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaftsgesellschaft at the beginning of 2022 and focuses on technical property rights and the life sciences sector.
Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Sandra Sophie Redeker; Dorothee Altenburg; Markus Brock; Markus von Fuchs; Magnus Hirsch; Margret Knitter; Oliver Stöckl
Testimonials
‘The team is extremely knowledgeable and up to date on latest trends – they have been advising on NFTs for a number of years!’
‘Sandra Sophie Redeker: Extremely commercial and understands the different needs of clients.’
‘Very precise and solid knowledge of case law.’
Key clients
On Clouds / On AG
FitX Beteiligungs GmbH
Merck KGaA
Borussia Dortmund
VF Konzern (The North Face, Vans Inc.)
Expedia
Arnold & Richter Cine
Technik GmbH & Co.
Betriebs KG
Webasto SE
Procter & Gamble
Gitti GmbH
Oatly
Audi AG
Work highlights
- Representing Molo Design in Germany in a global copyright dispute over Chanel copying Polo’s design elements.
- Advising FitX and ClassX on various trade mark and competition law issues.
- Advice to Unertl Weißbier GmbH on the development and expansion of a brand portfolio as well as advice and representation of interests regarding a brewery of the same name in Mühldorf am Inn and its use of the Unertl brand.
Taylor Wessing
Taylor Wessing‘s notably sizeable German trade mark practice enables the firm to manage extensive trade mark portfolios and act in complex litigation. The registration and protection of unconventional trade marks, registered designs and advertising form part of the firm’s competence portfolio. Embedded within its global firm network, the team also has an excellent reputation for cross-border matters and further extensively covers the Chinese market via IP agency Beijing Tailun. The expertise of practice head Olaf Gillert ranges from trade mark and design law to related fields such as copyright and competition law, while Wiebke Baars regularly guides clients through opposition and appeal proceedings before the EUIPO and DPMA; she is also particularly adept at drafting and negotiating license agreements, which is also one of Thomas Raab‘s main areas of expertise, who also assists German and international companies with the development of brand strategies and in disputes. Christian Tenkhoff handles issues related to consumer perception and complex proceedings, often in relation to product shape and color brands.
Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Thomas Raab; Andreas Bauer; Wiebke Baars; Marcus Hartmann; Dirk Wieddekind; Sebastian Fischoeder; Nikolai Voss; Thomas Pattloch; Christian Tenkhoff
Testimonials
‘The team impresses with the efficient implementation of pragmatic solutions in the field of soft IP, based on sound legal knowledge.’
‘Excellent legal knowledge and familiarity with practice is bundled with very good communication and accessibility as well as excellent written documents, everything to implement practical solutions.’
‘Wiebke Baars has extensive know-how in the IP sector.’
Key clients
ABB
American Airlines
AstraZeneca
Cisco
DHL
Doordash
FC Bayern München
Ohropax
Richemont Group
TP-Link
Work highlights
- Representing AstraZeneca in trade mark disputes, both in court and before the EUIPO.
- Advising Cisco on the enforcement of trade mark rights against product piracy.
- Advised DHL on global trade mark portfolio, litigation coordination (including in China) and handling of domain name disputes and license agreements.
ADVANT Beiten
ADVANT Beiten's trade mark practice impresses both with its sector knowledge and the range of thematical expertise: particular strengths are evident in the computer games and sports sectors, with clients from industries such as retail, publishing, radio and automotive also contributing significantly to its case load. In September 2021, the firm founded the ADVANT alliance together with ADVANT Nctm in Italy and ADVANT Altana in France, which also benefited its trade mark practice in terms of close cross-border cooperation. Andreas Lober heads the team and often acts at the intersection of trade mark law and technology, digitization and electronic entertainment matters, while disputes represent a central focus for Christina Hackbarth. Tanja Hogh Holub has proven expertise in designs and domains in addition to trade marks and David Moll (industry focus media, technology and art) made partner in January 2022.
Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Holger Weimann; Uwe Wellmann; Christina Hackbarth; Tanja Hogh Holub; Axel von Walter; David Moll; Matthias Stecher
Testimonials
‘Very high technical and industry expertise, high solution competence.’
‘Very professional and pleasant cooperation. Thinking with the client in mind.’
Key clients
Borgward Group GmbH
DFB GmbH & Co. KG
Dörken Coatings GmbH & Co. KG
Estée Lauder Companies GmbH (Deutschland), Estée Lauder Companies Europe (Paris), Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (New York, USA)
FC Bayern München AG
GANT DACH GmbH
ghd Deutschland GmbH
INBUS IP GmbH
JAKO AG
Mustang Jeans
NIO
ZED Germany GmbH
Nagarro SE 2
Work highlights
- Advising and representing the German Football Association and FC Bayern Munich in trade mark enforcement proceedings.
- Advised Estée Lauder on advertising and labeling issues for cosmetic products.
- Advising a client in nullity proceedings against two color brands of a leading retail chain.
Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie acts both in an advisory capacity as well as in contentious proceedings and particularly scores with its strong transactional trade mark expertise, which the group frequently applies in the context of corporate restructuring and carve-outs. The practice also manages brand portfolios in the IT and consumer goods sectors and further handles customs seizure proceedings related to product piracy. These skills are complemented by the development and use of own legal tech tools such as Global IP Manager. Due to the firm's global presence, the group can also draw on IP expertise from other offices such as Tampa, Manila and Belfast and advise on matters both at European and global level. Rembert Niebel and Michael Fammler, whose experience spans prosecution and litigation, jointly head the team.
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Other key lawyers:
Work highlights
- Advising Mercedes Benz on IP law issues, in particular in connection with trade mark and design license agreements.
- Advising and representing an international beverage distributor in litigation regarding infringement of one of its product designs.
- Advising SAP on all aspects of their trade mark portfolio, including strategy advice on trade mark clearing, registration strategies, portfolio management, and enforcement and handling of trade mark disputes with direct competitors.
bock legal Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten
Medium-sized companies and international corporations turn to bock legal Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten in trade mark and design law matters, while the team enjoys a particularly good reputation in the fashion and luxury goods industries. Disputes, such as in connection with product piracy or the enforcement of unconventional trade marks, are a particular focus of the practice and its head Andreas Bock, who also advises on pharmaceutical and drug advertising law. Jan Müller-Broich regularly acts for clients in proceedings pertaining to geographical indications of origin as well as community design infringements and further assists with the development and management of trade mark portfolios. Benedikt Frank impresses with expertise at the interface of trade mark and competition law, while Michael Fügen handles trade mark infringement proceedings and trade mark advice.
Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Jan Müller-Broich; Reinhard Döring; Michael Fügen; Benedikt Frank; Daniela Burghardt
Testimonials
‘Michael Fügen is a hit! Can make very complex issues extremely easy to understand and never loses patience.’
‘Profound knowledge and experience in European trade mark law; Well connected with international contacts for national issues; close and smooth cooperation and agreements with international colleagues.’
‘The law firm offers a high level of competence, sound specialist knowledge and solution-oriented advice.’
Key clients
Ferrari S.p.A.
Drykorn Modevertriebs GmbH & Co. KG
Vodafone GmbH
Guccio Gucci S.p.A.
Vario Büroeinrichtungen GmbH & Co. KG
Rothenberger Group
The Swatch Group SA
InfectoPharm Arzneimittel und Consilium GmbH / Pädia GmbH
telc GmbH
Reimo Reisemobil GmbH
Bottega Veneta S.r.l.
COMPO GmbH
K+S AG
Cebi Italy S.p.A.
Ärztliche Verrechnungsstelle Büdingen GmbH
Europäische Zentralbank (EZB)
Giorgio Armani S.p.A.
Valora (backWERK, Ditsch)
Volkswagen AG
MRH Trowe Gruppe
Audiotec Fischer GmbH
Kettler Holding GmbH
CEPEWA GmbH
Balenciaga S.A.S.
Mitwill Textiles Europe SARL
Work highlights
- Advice to Bottega Veneta in combating product piracy.
- Representing Vodafone in a number of UWG proceedings, most recently in connection with advertising statements on the expansion and quality of the 5G network before the Hamburg Regional and Higher Regional Court.
- Representing brands of Swatch Group in design law disputes.
Boehmert & Boehmert
IP boutique Boehmert & Boehmert impresses with both a strong application practice that manages extensive trade mark portfolios as well as with its advice to companies on enforcing and defending their intellectual property rights before European and German authorities. In addition to its German locations, the practice group can also draw on the expertise of offices in Alicante, Paris and Shanghai and is therefore ideally positioned for cross-border matters. Property rights-related contracts and the development and enforcement of property rights portfolios represent central pillars of Rudolf Böckenholt's practice, who is particularly active in the consumer goods, food, media and pharmaceutical sectors, while Eckhard Ratjen, who made partner in January 2022, assists start-ups, medium-sized companies and corporations with the entire spectrum of intellectual property matters, including the registration and defense of trade marks.
Other key lawyers:
Rudolf Böckenholt; Andreas Dustmann; Silke Freund; Sebastian Engels; Eckhard Ratjen
Key clients
Reishunger GmbH
gabo systemtechnik GmbH
Sprick GmbH
RUAG AG
SZ DJI Technology
Anker Innovations
Bundesdruckerei
Tesla Inc
Embraer
Hewlett Packard
H&FS Health and Fashion (Scholl)
TOGG
Hasselblad
Logic Glas
United Internet AG
Media-Saturn-Holding GmbH / Imtron GmbH
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
Schiesser Marken GmbH / Schiesser AG
RATIONAL Aktiengesellschaft
SUNTAT-Gruppe
Telefunken Licenses GmbH
Avantgarde Gesellschaft für Kommunikation mbH
HONOR Device Co., Ltd.
Hoya Corporation
Commerzbank AG
Jafra Cosmetics GmbH & Co. KG
RUAG Ammotec GmbH
Minitüb GmbH
Staatliches Hofbräuhaus in München
TOGG (Türkiye’nin Otomobili Girisim Grubu AS)
Neato Robotics Inc.
Anker Innovations Limited
Mondu GmbH
Helpling GmbH
Altunis-Trading, Gestao e Servicos Lda / GES Sorrentino GmbH & Co. KG
SUNTAT-Gruppe
Avantgarde Gesellschaft für Kommunikation mbH
Terra Quantum AG
Victorinox AG
Work highlights
- Advising Staatliches Hofbräuhaus in Munich on infringement and cancellation proceedings against the German word/figurative mark DRESDNER HOFBRAUHAUS before the LG Munich.
- Representing Victorinox AG in infringement proceedings before the District Court of Munich related to the infringement of geographical indications of Switzerland and the Swiss flag due to its use on pocket knives of non-Swiss origin.
DLA Piper
Disputes form the cornerstone of DLA Piper's trade mark practice, with the team regularly representing renowned German and international clients. The team also offers in-depth expertise in the registration and management of trade marks as well as in transactional trade mark matters and primarily focuses on the media and entertainment, gaming, technology and consumer goods industries. Practice head Stefan Engels advises clients on contracts, distribution, advertising and product launches, which often relate to digital matters; other key contacts include litigation lawyer Burkhard Führmeyer and Kai Tumbrägel, who assists with media and sports law in addition to intellectual property issues.
Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Kai Tumbrägel; Burkhard Führmeyer; Gabriele Engels; Miray Kavruk
Hoffmann Eitle
Hoffmann Eitle's soft IP practice is equally adept at litigation and prosecution, while benefiting from its strong international orientation which also enables the team to continuously access new markets such as, most recently, China. In addition to stand-alone trade mark matters, the group also handles IP transactions and has additional expertise in copyright and competition law. Wedig von der Osten-Sacken, who specializes in trade mark strategies, the coordination of infringement and nullity proceedings and license agreements, jointly heads the practice with Michaela Ring, who assists with German, European and international trade mark and design issues. Clients often turn to Isabelle Kuschel for IP matters relating to registration strategies and contract design. Maike Lorenz (judicial and extrajudicial disputes; proceedings before national and European offices) joined from Taylor Wessing in February 2022.
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Testimonials
‘With a wide range of expertise and experience in the IP field, the firm has successfully established itself as a renowned IP law firm in Europe. The high reputation and recognition of their clients prove this. In addition, the organized structure within the company helps to strengthen their teamwork.’
‘Michaela Ring has long been involved in European trade mark matters. Her thorough work helps understand the practice and her wise advice contributes to rethink IP strategies.’
Key clients
Klöckner Pentaplast
GlaxoSmithKline
BYD Company Ltd.
Nikon Corporation
NISSIN Foods
GoFundMe Inc.
ORAFOL Europe GmbH
VERMOP Salmon GmbH
Beele Engineering B.V.
Sysmex Corporation
WAVIN B.V.
AIWA Co., Ltd.
Hardenberg-Wilthen AG
IGEPA group GmbH
Berger Bau SE
Geistlich Pharma AG
Anchor Brewing Company LLC
Rain Bird Corporation
Lemken GmbH Co & KG
O-ran Alliance
Konica Minolta Inc.
MMC Hartmetall GmbH
AXENT Switzerland GmbH
Unite Eurotherapy
Fiera Cosmetics
CloudKanteen GmbH
Rock Tech Consulting GmbH
AT Gear Labs UG
ISDIN
Perfumeria Julia S.A.
Julia Patrimoni S.A.
Insud Pharma
Labotarorios Farmaceúticos Rovi, S.A.
Melia Hotels International
Drexel Chemical Company
Fertiberia S.A.
Ixaka Ltd. /Ixaka Iberia S.L.U.
Bodegas Vinos de Leon
Work highlights
- Advice to Klöckner Pentaplast on brand and design portfolio management.
- Advice to Orafol Europe GmbH on trade mark and design portfolio management as well as advice on the design launch of the client’s main products, the registration of corresponding trade marks and designs and the coordination of trademark infringement proceedings in China.
- Advising VERMOP Salmon GmbH on trade mark and design portfolio management and on enforcing existing trademark rights against infringers.
HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER
As an IP boutique with several European locations as well as offices in Düsseldorf, Munich and Mannheim, HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER fields both a European presence and a strong German network. As a result, the firm enjoys a high reputation in cross-border trade mark matters both on prosecution and litigation level. Christina Tenbrock took over the practice management from Thomas Schmitz in April 2022 and, in addition to trade mark and design law, also handles drug advertising, drug and medical device law, while Schmitz focuses on illegal imitations and trade mark infringement. Ivan Dimitrov, who made partner in January 2022, is regularly instructed by companies in the life sciences, consumer electronics and consumer goods sectors.
Practice head(s):
Christina Tenbrock
Other key lawyers:
Mathis Breuer; Sandra Stolzenburg-Wiemer; Ivan Dimitrov; Thomas Schmitz
Testimonials
‘Well positioned, focused, pragmatic.’
‘Very good network with other law firms abroad.’
‘Sandra Stolzenburg-Wiemer: her advice is always at a very high technical level.’
‘The team is unique, reliable, detail-oriented and always provides a best-in-class service.’
‘Ivan Dimitrov always has the client’s interests in mind, approaches problems proactively and, with his outstanding expertise, is a valuable sparring partner.’
‘Ivan Dimitrov: A uniquely good lawyer. He’s reliable, takes his time, thinks ahead and offers exceptional service.’
‘What makes Ivan Dimitrov’s team so valuable is its focus on the essentials. Problems are solved in a practice-oriented manner without unnecessary legal commentary and excessive explanations. Advice is always to the point.’
‘Ivan Dimitrov: The go-to person for trade mark law – whether portfolio management, trade mark strategy, prosecution or litigation and that internationally.’
Key clients
Adlon Brand GmbH & Co. KG.
Allergan
Bübchen GmbH
Dr. Wolff Group
Energetix GmbH & Co. KG
Enjin Pte. Ltd.
EOS – Evolution of Smooth
GlaxoSmithKline
Katjes
Lenovo
Monster Cable Products, Inc.
OYESS Beauty
Piasten
Rituals
Samsung
Steinel GmbH
Takeda
The Liverpool Football Club and Athletic Grounds Limited (“Liverpool FC”)
Trivago
Work highlights
- Advised Takeda on the entire European brand portfolio.
- Representing Samsung in trade mark and competition law matters, e.g. for the display division in a new trade mark proceeding against a competitor and for the battery division against trade mark and competition violations in the area of after sales.
- Advice and representation of Liverpool FC in trade mark disputes, sometimes cross-border.
Preu Bohlig & Partner
Preu Bohlig & Partner assists clients with administrative and court proceedings as well as with registration strategies and portfolio management. Trade mark, copyright and competition lawyer Alexander Bayer specializes in the software and IT area and advises clients on contract negotiations and litigation. Christian Donle is convincing across the entire IP spectrum, with product piracy and dispute resolution representing particular areas of expertise. Licensing and development agreements and transactional IP advice form part of Andreas Haberl's expertise portfolio, while Astrid Gérard advises clients on their registration strategy and infringement proceedings. Torben Düsing has particular skills in media-related issues.
Other key lawyers:
Jan Peter Heidenreich; Astrid Gérard; Jürgen Schneider; Ludwig von Zumbusch; Christian Donle; Torben Düsing ; Alexander Bayer; Andreas Haberl
Testimonials
‘The cooperation with Preu Bohlig is always reliable, fast and above all competent. Client’s interests always come first and are fully taken into account.’
‘Torben Düsing always advises competently and successfully.’
‘Torben Düsing: A capable lawyer whose commitment and knowledge in his field are far-reaching and whose client orientation is outstanding.’
Key clients
7YRDS Real Group GmbH
Alpha itc gmbh
Barwise holding ltd.
Bellomania GmbH
Cyclontec GmbH
Dalektron GmbH
DDW Die deutsche Wirtschaft GmbH
Funkhaus Nürnberg Studiobetriebs- GmbH
Hateaid GGmbH
HTS Textilvertriebs GmbH
IVD Industrieverband Dichtstoffe e.V.
Jan Böhmermann
Janmed GmbH
Lola Paltinger
Makita
MBC Capital Ltd.
Monz Handelsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG
Netto APS & Co. KG
Neue deutsche Medienmacher:innen e.V.
Omnicare Pharma GmbH
Planet Home Group GmbH
R-kraft GmbH
Spartan Race Inc.
StudiMed SV GmbH
TSV München von 1860 GmbH & Co. KGaA
Rospatt Osten Pross
Rospatt Osten Pross is particularly known for its forensic work and assists clients with trade mark, design and copyright matters on German and European level. Advice on gray and parallel imports as well as on the import of non-depleted branded goods form further central pillars of its litigation practice. Key contacts include trade mark and design lawyer Stephan von Petersdorff-Campen as well as Rüdiger Pansch and Hetti Hilge, who both frequently handle contentious cases. André Sabellek, who made partner in January 2022, focuses on the judicial enforcement of designs as well as on IP conflicts at trade fairs.
Other key lawyers:
Rüdiger Pansch; Max von Rospatt; Hetti Hilge; Stephan von Petersdorff-Campen; Markus Lenßen; André Sabellek; Simon Klopschinski; Miriam Büttner
Testimonials
‘Professionally versed and very well able to look at cases from the client’s point of view.’
‘Stephan von Petersdorff-Campen thinks and acts like an extension of our company.’
‘One of the leading German IP law firms with decades of experience. Very broad and deep experience in all areas of intellectual property law, both contractual and litigious.’
‘Rüdiger Pansch: One of the leading partners of the law firm. Broad experience, very conscientious, good team player.’
‘The team is characterized by very good legal knowledge, excellent strategic advice and a special commitment to the client.’
‘André Sabellek offers very good advice on content and strategy, including an honest assessment of opportunities and risks.’
‘Competent advice and a high level of openness in the risk assessment of forensic measures.’
‘Stephan von Petersdorff-Campen: Very experienced lawyer with extensive knowledge of enforcement options and excellent advisor in the client’s interest.’
Key clients
Avega
Dernier
Equiteam/Equimero
Exploitatiemaatschappij de Bergraaf (Stoneridge)
Ferrari
Illumina
MarJo Leder & Tracht
Mauser Packaging Solutions
New Wave Group AB
Schneider Electric
TAM Fashion
Thonet
Winland Garden
Work highlights
- Advising Ferrari on an unregistered community design lawsuit for the new FXX-K supercar against a tuning company.
- Advising Ferrari on a dispute over the Testarossa brand.
- Advised Illumina on a trade mark infringement claim based on the MISEQ trade mark against
Vossius & Partner
Litigation, registration strategies and portfolio management are integral parts of Vossius & Partner's soft IP practice which assists clients across the spectrum of trade mark law, including anti-piracy and licensing agreements. In addition, the practice also impresses with its advice on design issues to national companies and global law firms. Mathias Kleespies heads the practice and excels at defending trade mark and design rights in court, while Simone Schäfer focuses on protecting packaging forms and registering and enforcing trade marks and designs. Paul Kretschmar has in-depth experience on both forensic and advisory level.
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Other key lawyers:
Paul Kretschmar; Marcus von Welser; Simone Schäfer; Peter Johannes Klein
Testimonials
‘The Vossius trade mark team is excellent. They think outside the box and answers are always thorough.’
‘We can definitely recommend the trade mark team consisting of Paul Kretschmar, Simone Schäfer and Vossius for all kinds of trade mark matters in Germany/EU.’
‘Simone Schäfer: Very experienced in trade mark registration matters and also in IP enforcement of trade marks and copyrights.’
‘Practical support as well as precise and good advice.’
‘Very good know-how.’
‘Very pleasant work, very good soft skills, strives to reach agreements in the interests of the client.’
‘Peter Johannes Klein: A reliable partner with broad expertise, not only in his core area of trade mark and competition law, but also in contract design, data protection and food law matters.’
‘Paul Kretschmar: An outstanding lawyer with a razor-sharp mind.’
Key clients
Diageo plc
SC Johnson
Dapper Labs
Hitachi Energy
TRATON Group (MAN)
Dream Co., Ltd
Schöffen GmbH & Co. KG
Xiaomi Inc.
HEAD
Superdry
Minges Kaffeerösterei GmbH
Miele & Cie. KG
Perrigo Company plc
McLaren Automotive Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advising the Federal Association of German Sporting Goods Manufacturers in four successful EU trade mark cancellation proceedings before the EUIPO against the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
- Advised TENTIK on a global branding project related to truck spare parts for the Traton Group.
- Advice to Schöffel on the successful defense of an injunction that a well-known trade mark troll had obtained due to a trade mark registered in bad faith.
Arnold Ruess Rechtsanwälte PartmbB
For IP boutique Arnold Ruess Rechtsanwälte PartmbB, trade mark prosecution is just as much a mainstay as litigation, while the practice also assists with international proceedings in cooperation with partners from other jurisdictions. The group further advises clients on licenses and contracts as well as on advertising strategies and product launches. The advice portfolio is complemented by expertise across the whole array of technical property rights and in related areas such as competition and copyright law. Founding partner Peter Ruess enjoys an excellent reputation in trade mark matters.
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Testimonials
‘Arnold Ruess Rechtsanwälte works very professionally and reliably. Individual support and advice is always guaranteed.’
‘The firm has a successful track record of winning important cases and helping clients achieve their goals.’
‘Peter Ruess: A trade mark guru who provides excellent legal services.’
Key clients
Odin Automotive
tonies GmbH (Boxine GmbH)
World Trade Center Association
eismann Tiefkühl-Heimservice GmbH
Guhl Ikebana GmbH (KAO-Gruppe)
Johanniterorden u. Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V.
Nokia
Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe Ltd.
Weingut Markus Molitor
Zentis GmbH & Co. KG
Work highlights
- Advising Sony Active Entertainment Europe Ltd. on all judicial and extrajudicial disputes in the IP sector.
- Strategic advice and management of Johanniterorden/Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe eV’s trade mark portfolio as well as trade mark litigation.
- Advice to Zentis GmbH & Co. KG on brand strategy and advertising.
Eisenführ Speiser
Eisenführ Speiser is considered a traditionally strong firm for IP prosecution in the German market and assists clients with portfolio management, registration procedures as well as with contract and license matters. However, the team's contentious practice is also gaining importance and acts in proceedings both at German and European level. Harald Förster has many years of experience in property rights disputes and product piracy prosecution related to border seizure applications, while companies turn to Julian Eberhardt for advice on license agreements, property right-related transactions and due diligence. In addition to trade marks, Rainer Böhm also focuses on labelling, advertising and competition matters.
Other key lawyers:
Harald Förster; Julian Eberhardt; Rainer Böhm; Constantin Brecht
Testimonials
‘Very good professionals for providing both law enforcement and litigation reviews.’
‘Rainer Böhm: Outstanding in the areas of IP strategy and trade mark prosecution, including global registration strategies.’
Key clients
Axunio Pharma GmbH
Big Dutchman AG
CEWE Stiftung & Co. KGaA
Enercon GmbH
Koninklijke Philips N.V.
Nordson Corp.
Protina Pharmazeutische GmbH
Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG
Waterdrop Microdrink GmbH
Werner & Mertz GmbH
Work highlights
- Advice on trade mark law to Werner & Mertz GmbH, in particular on the adjustment of its global trade mark portfolio.
- Advising Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KH on trade mark and design law matters.
- Advice on trade mark law for TRUMPF AG.
Friedrich Graf von Westphalen & Partner
As of late, Friedrich Graf von Westphalen & Partner 's trade mark practice has notably grown: Eva Kessler (trade mark, design and domain law) and Lukas Kalkbrenner (administrative and infringement proceedings, license agreements) made partners at the beginning of 2022, while food and utility model law expert Hildegard Schöllmann joined the team from KWG Rechtsanwälte at the end of 2021, thus strengthening a practice that is already popular with pharmaceutical companies and branded goods companies and assists clients both on prosecution and litigation level. Norbert Hebis (German and community trade marks, international registration strategies), Morton Douglas (registration strategies, portfolio advice, infringement proceedings), David Kipping (intellectual property law, advertising law, license agreements) and Stephan Dittl (copyright and media law) jointly lead the team.
Practice head(s):
Norbert Hebeis; Morton Douglas; David Kipping; Stephan Dittl
Other key lawyers:
Eva Kessler; Anne Bongers-Gehlert; Wolfgang Schmid; Hildegard Schöllmann; Lukas Kalkbrenner
Testimonials
‘The law firm has one of the most renowned IP departments in Germany, which is familiar with all aspects of intellectual property and works for a wide variety of clients.’
‘Well coordinated team that advises us in various areas.’
‘Stephan Dittl: Good judgment, pragmatic advice, gets to the heart of crucial aspects in letters and pleadings.’
Key clients
AHP Merkle GmbH
aicas GmbH
Alexander Bürkle GmbH & Co. KG
Alnatura Produktions- und Handels GmbH
Anheuser-Busch InBev
Apothekerkammer Nordrhein
Armitage Brothers, Inc.
BBraun Melsungen AG/Aesculap AG
Brauerei Reichenbrandt GmbH & Co KG
Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland e. V. (BUND)
COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL
Dedon GmbH
Deutscher Caritas Verband e. V.
Dr. Martens / Airwair International Ltd.
EAM GmbH & Co. KG
erima GmbH
General Re Corp.
GEZE GmbH Sicherheitstechnik
Gloster Furniture Ltd.
Holle baby food GmbH
IAMS Europe B.V.
KME Germany GmbH & Co. KG
Löwen Frankfurt Eishockey-Betriebs GmbH
Medios AG
Messe Basel (Schweiz)
Minderleinsmühle GmbH & Co. KG
PromoCell GmbH
Puckator Ltd.
Schwarzwaldmilch GmbH Freiburg / Black Forest Nature GmbH
Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft
Securetec Detektions-Systeme AG
Spectrum Brands Inc.
Tetra GmbH
Triaz Group GmbH
Wilkinson Sword GmbH
Zentralverband Deutsches Kraftfahrzeuggewerbe e. V.
Work highlights
- Representing Anheuser-Busch InBev in court against a German-based trade mark licensor regarding the scope of the license.
- Advising erima GmbH on competitive performance protection and position marks in the field of sportswear.
- Representation of Dr. Martens/Airwair Ltd. in numerous proceedings against shoe manufacturers and shoe retailers for imitating Dr. Martens shoes and boots.
Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek
Located within its IP, Media & Technology practice group, Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek's expertise in trade mark law ranges from registrations and trade mark administration to representation in court disputes. Product piracy and domain disputes form just as much a part of the team's competencies as do design and copyright-related issues. Markus Lennartz and Dominik Eickemeier jointly head the practice that also includes Georg Jacobs.
Practice head(s):
Other key lawyers:
Andreas Schabenberger; Christian Spintig; Antje Münch; Julia Mattes
Testimonials
‘Good team that can also handle large cases with suddenly increasing workloads.’
‘Clear information on opportunities and risks.’
‘Very consistent and reliable work. Always a very pleasant cooperation.’
‘In addition to legal precision, Dominik Eickemeier has a clear view of entrepreneurial decision-making processes. Particularly helpful when choosing strategic legal protection.’
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH
Luther Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH's trade mark practice impresses with expertise in portfolio management and litigation while its advice is further complemented by deep industry knowledge of the healthcare and life sciences, mobility and luxury goods industries; the firm's global network further benefits instructions from corporations both on a German and international level. Geert Johann Seelig and Detlef Mäder, who are both well versed in IP disputes and trade mark portfolio management, jointly lead the team.
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Key clients
Imperial Tobacco Ltd./Reemtsma Cigarettenfabriken GmbH nein
Warsteiner Brauerei Haus Kramer KG/Warsteiner International KG
THOIP/Sanrio GmbH
Daniel Wellington AB
achtung! GmbH
Hakle GmbH
HRS GmbH
Kamps GmbH
Molkerei Ammerland eG
National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
CENTA / Rexnord
Saint-Gobain Glass
Spindel- und Lagerungstechnik Fraureuth GmbH
VAG GmbH
Zeller+Gmelin GmbH & Co. KG
Imperial Tobacco Ltd./Reemtsma Cigarettenfabriken GmbH
Work highlights
- Advice on trade mark and copyright law to THOIP (Sanrio GmbH) with regard to its global licensing business for the brands Mr Men Little Miss, Little Miss, Mr Happy, among others.
- Representation of Walbusch Walter Busch GmbH & Co. KG in a trade mark dispute regarding a warning by Levi Strauss for alleged trade mark infringement.
- Management of Dermaroller GmbH’s entire worldwide brand portfolio including design rights strategies.
Osborne Clarke
In the trade mark sphere, Osborne Clarke is particularly strong in the digitization field where the practice particularly impresses with experience in online content matters; cross-border disputes in the technology, media, retail, automotive and life sciences sectors further contribute to its continuously heavy case load. Marcus Sacré leads the group and, alongside his sector expertise in the automotive and consumer goods industries, is also well versed at antitrust-related IP issues. Another key contact is Matthias Kloth, whose experience ranges from strategic trade mark issues to nullity proceedings before the DPMA and the EUIPO.
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Testimonials
‘Extremely sound classifications, business-oriented, practice-oriented advice.’
‘High understanding of economic needs, excellent specialist knowledge, efficiently organized.’
‘Solutions also for medium-sized companies.’
‘Excellent expertise, excellent team, pleasant cooperation, openness to diversity.’
Key clients
ADPA Verband der Automotive Data Publisher
BNP Best Natural Products GmbH
Bolt Mobility Inc.
Briconti
DoorDash
Highland Europe
Keen Venture Partners
Stone Brewing Inc.
Taxdoo GmbH
Vorwerk
Work highlights
- Representing BOLT in a global trade mark dispute over the BOLT trade mark.
- Representing KHADI in a global trade mark dispute against the Indian government and its commission KVIC, including in the EU, US, Russia, China and Australia.
Schmitt Teworte-Vey Simon & Schumacher
Founded in 2019, Schmitt Teworte-Vey Simon & Schumacher has been able to attract a considerable cross-industry client base in the trade mark sphere, with support encompassing both advisory and forensic matters; the group thus covers the entire spectrum of IP issues including adjacent areas such as drug advertising and food law. IP experts Christian Schmitt (license agreements), Jan Schumacher (transaction IP), Gesa Simon (registration strategies, collision checks) and Marie Teworte-Vey (strategic advice, administrative and judicial proceedings) are the key contacts.
Practice head(s):
Christian Schmitt; Marie Teworte-Vey; Gesa Simon; Jan Schumacher
Testimonials
‘Precise and legally sound advice.’
‘We particularly recommend Jan Schumacher, who has very sound specialist knowledge and procedural experience in both trade mark and competition law and always appears confident.’
‘Practice-oriented, good understanding of problems, pragmatic.’
Key clients
REWE Group
Woolworth
CHRIST Juweliere & Uhrmacher
Manuel Neuer Kids Foundation
DER Touristik
R+V Allgemeine Versicherung AG
Deutsche Post DHL
DKSH International Ltd.
EatHappy ToGo GmbH
Erfurt & Sohn
Xella International
FCF Holding GmbH
Frozen Brothers GmbH
GoldenPeaks Capital Holding Ltd.
Becken Holding GmbH
Impact Acoustic AG
LA Concept GmbH
Larbig & Mortag Immobilien GmbH
Ascensia Diabetes Care
Lovante GmbH
Minerva Kreativagentur
PENNY-Markt GmbH
Privatbrauerei Gaffel Becker & Co. OHG
Demirdental GmbH
REWE Zentral-AG
SUNNYSU GmbH
TEDi
toom Baumarkt GmbH
UTS innovative Softwaresystemse GmbH
Vejo Deutschland GmbH
Vejo IP AG
Vossloh AG
Wakame Foods GmbH
Werner Flosbach GmbH & Co. KG
Wonderland GmbH
Work highlights
- Representing DHL International in a two-tier court dispute with a manufacturer of miniature vehicle models alleging infringement of the well-known DHL trademark.
- Advice on trade mark law and representation of REWE Group.
- Advice on trade mark law to R+V insurance.
UNIT4 IP
IP boutique UNIT4 IP particularly focuses on trade mark and design law and, thanks to its broad sector expertise, counts companies from the automotive, IT, fashion, retail and media sectors among its client portfolio, with US companies turning to the practice particularly frequently. Ekkehard Stolz advises on trade mark portfolios and litigation before national and European courts, while Ursula Stelzenmüller focuses on the prosecution of product piracy in border seizure proceedings. Jan Weiser and Arno Grohmann, who both assist with forensic and strategic matters, are other key contacts. Antonia Bognár made partner in early 2022 and has experience in developing registration strategies and proceedings before the ECJ and CJEU.
Other key lawyers:
Ekkehard Stolz; Ursula Stelzenmüller; Jan Weiser; Arno Grohmann; Antonia Bognár
Testimonials
‘A full service law firm for trade mark and design law. Strong and successful performance.’
‘Jan Weiser has extraordinary expertise and is strategically strong with excellent briefs.’
‘Ursula Stelzenmüller impresses with excellent, reliable and pragmatic handling of border seizure cases worldwide.’
Key clients
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft
Bugatti International S.A.
Gap. (ITM) Inc. / Banana Republic (ITM) Inc.
Intel Corporation
Pantone, LLC
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
easyGroup Ltd.
Work highlights
- Advice to Dr. Ing. hcF Porsche Aktiengesellschaft on worldwide trade mark administration and defense as well as comprehensive litigation and worldwide design administration and defense.
- Advising Intel Corporation on national trade mark administration and defense as well as litigation and numerous trademark similarity searches.
- Advising Bugatti International on global trade mark management and defense as well as global design portfolio management.
Dentons
Dentons is particularly strong in complex cross-border matters of a forensic and advisory nature, with advice spanning trade mark administration on one hand and IP enforcement on the other; the practice's other mainstays include anti-counterfeiting, license and cooperation agreements as well as transactional trade mark issues. Constantin Rehaag focuses on litigation and product piracy and jointly leads the group with Stefan Dittmer who specialises in the technology and digitisation sphere. On another note, the practice recently experienced changes at counsel level: Pascal Straszewski left the firm in October 2021 for an in-house position, while Julia Wiencke joined Ernst & Young Law in April 2022 and Nadine Neumeier joined Baker McKenzie in July of the same year.
Practice head(s):
Testimonials
‘Very commercial, understand the law but more importantly how to apply it to a client’s exact situation.’
‘Constantin Rehaag is fantastic.’
‘Constantin Rehaag: An expert in his field. His knowledge is precious and his understanding of business prospects makes the package perfect.’
‘The team benefits from the very large and experienced trade mark group at Dentons not only in Europe but worldwide (where the German team is very active).’
‘Constantin Rehaag: Extremely competent and gets to the point in brand and trade mark strategy as well as in litigation, including enforcement, in which he has developed special expertise thanks to his connections to customs authorities and offices.’
Key clients
1661, Inc. d/b/a GOAT
Abbott
AbbVie
Agence France-Presse
Allnex
Amazon
Bayer AG
Bluesafety IP
Canada Goose
Daimler AG
Delta Airlines
eKomi Holding GmbH
Fluorchemie Gruppe
Hisense
Infracapital
Intermediate Capital Group (ICG)
Konica Minolta & Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe
König & Bauer AG
KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA
Lubrizol
Mobility Trader UK
Mobility Trader FR
Novartis AG
ON AG
Ringspann GmbH
Roche Pharma AG und RoX GmbH
Ruheforst GmbH
Schneider Electric
Sky Fernsehen Deutschland GmbH
Umicore
Visionclean
Volkswagen AG
Work highlights
- Advising Novartis on a case of criminal trade mark infringement (estimated damage: €20 million).
- Advising GOAT on enforcing trade mark rights of the term GOAT in Germany and Europe with the aim of strengthening the brand.
- Advising Mobility Trader Holding GmbH, a joint venture of Volkswagen AG, Daimler and Allianz, on trade mark applications, trade mark disputes, unfair competition issues and trade secrets.
Eversheds Sutherland
Eversheds Sutherland's international orientation within the soft IP sphere also becomes noticeable in trade mark matters, with the firm having established a respectable trade mark practice both in Munich, where practice heads Tobias Maier and Axel Zimmermann are based, as well as in Hamburg under the direction of principal associate Thomas Farkas (industry focus on fashion, premium brands, consumer goods). Maier has proven expertise in IP matters related to health and life sciences, while Zimmermann's IP expertise is complemented by sector expertise in the media and sports industries.
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Key clients
Adidas AG
Autoliv
Burger King
Daniel Wellington
Discovery International LLC / ehemals TELE 5
Hilton Hotels
Kering Group
LEONINE Group
Next
Sophia Racing / Sophia Flörsch
Ted Baker
Work highlights
- Advising Discovery International LLC / formerly TELE 5 on all trade mark, competition and copyright matters; management of a large number of trade mark oppositions.
- Ongoing IP advice to French luxury goods group Kering Group (Gucci, Brioni, Pomellato, etc.) on IP strategies for fashion designs, national differences in injunction proceedings and independent evidentiary proceedings.
Norton Rose Fulbright
Norton Rose Fulbright's IP practice is particularly strong in product piracy and border seizure proceedings and seamlessly handles cross-border mandates matters via its cross-location EMEA practice group. Daniel Marschollek assists clients from the sporting goods, luxury goods and pharmaceutical industries with trade mark, design patent and copyright matters as well as with IP litigation. Licensing agreements, registration strategies and transactional IP issues are among Manuel Merling's strengths.
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Testimonials
‘The law firm offers exemplary service.’
‘Excellent and valuable network.’
Key clients
Adler Modemärkte AG
Abercrombie & Fitch
AllStar CV (Converse)
BNP Paribas SA
Canopy Growth Corporation
Celine S.A.
Christian Dior Couture SA
Emilio Pucci Srl
Energizer Brands LLC
Engelbert Strauss GmbH & Co. KG
Fair Isaac Corporation
Givenchy S.A.
Indeed Inc.
Kema BV
Kenzo S.A.
Koch Industries
Loewe S.A.
NIKE International CV
Sandvik Mining and Construction Crushing Technology
Sunflower Management GmbH & Co KG
Work highlights
- Advising and representing a French luxury goods company in court proceedings against a Germany-based international manufacturer of handbags and shoes with regard to the enforcement of trade mark-protected designs.
- Advising and representing a Swiss luxury goods company in court proceedings against a well-known German company in the field of customised second-hand luxury watches pertaining to the limits of trade mark exhaustion.
Notos
Notos has in-depth expertise in international brand and design portfolios, which the Frankfurt, Darmstadt and Berlin-based boutique offering manages for a number of multinational corporations; however, the practice's dispute resolution skills are also notable and applied in product piracy cases as well as in injunctive relief and damages claim enforcement. Practice head Julia Voegeli-Wenzl regularly advises on trade mark and design applications at German and European level and represents companies before courts and authorities, while Eckhart Haag has extensive experience in infringement and plagiarism cases as well as in IP enforcement and Daniel Hövel is particularly active in litigation.
Practice head(s):
Julia Voegeli-Wenzl
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Notos is an above average dedicated. passionate and modern law firm, which always has practical solutions and brings in ideas tailored to companies.’
‘The team gets to the point and provides exemplary service.’
‘Modern thinking adapted to the times.’
Key clients
Sanofi/Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
Samsung
Procter & Gamble
Deutsche Telekom AG
DURACELL
STABILA Messgeräte Gustav Ullrich GmbH
Verpoorten GmbH & Co. KG
Rowohlt Verlag
Pricewaterhouse-Coopers GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
Hessische Staatsweingüter GmbH Kloster Eberbach
Verband der Sparda-Banken
Vapiano-Gruppe
Hyundai/KIA
saascom GmbH
Seaside Collection GmbH & Co. KG
Technische Universität Darmstadt
Fruteg GmbH
clever fit
Social Smoke
Zehnder Pumpen GmbH
OSAAP America LLC
Proreta Tactical GmbH
INNOCEAN Worldwide Europe GmbH
CHEIL Germany GmbH
Barth Acoustic Systems GmbH
Work highlights
- Ongoing advice to Deutsche Telekom on trade mark and design law, including advice on trade mark and license agreements in connection with the sale of T-Mobile Netherlands.
- Advising Samsung Electronics on combating product piracy in the German market.
- Advising Sanofi on design law, international registration and coordination of design registration procedures.
boesling IP Rechtsanwälte PartG mbB
The cornerstone of boesling IP Rechtsanwälte PartG mbB's trade mark practice is its focus on often cross-border infringement proceedings on part of the rights holder, while the team also assists with a considerable array of non-contentious matters, ranging from license agreements to portfolio management and product launches. Thies Bösling, who has a particular focus on trade mark litigation, and Inga George, who is active in protection strategies, portfolio management and cross-border disputes among other matters, jointly head the practice.
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Testimonials
‘The team is generally very competent in trade mark law and related areas such as unfair competition, copyright and design law.’
‘Thies Bösling always shows initiative and has extremely solid knowledge of German and European trade mark law.’
‘Highly qualified team that helps clients in the best possible way. Strong commercial mindset and focus on solving cases smoothly and quickly.
Key clients
10kap Inc.
4activeSystems GmbH
Bolia A/S
DM&T – Danks Mode & Textil
Db Equipment AS
Duo Design GmbH
Furla S.p.A.
GRYN GmbH
Hotspot Technology Inc.
Hummel Holding A/S
House of Cotton ApS
Hummel sport & leisure Warenhandelsges. mbH
Jacs. Koopman B.V.
K. Yairi Guitars Co.
Leidseplein Presse B.V.
METASYS Medizintechnik GmbH
PanzerGlass A/S
SANTEK JAPAN CORPORATION
Serana Europe GmbH
Shipsta S.a.r.l.
Shoeby Franchise B.V.
Stockholm Sports SASU
Work highlights
- Representation of Hummel Holding A/S in numerous infringement proceedings against competitors and retail chains regarding angle figurative marks, in registration and cancellation proceedings before the DPMA and EUIPO as well as in matters related to product piracy/border seizures before the German customs authorities.
- Advising and representing a well-known American fashion company on product launches and advertising measures, in infringement proceedings and in opposition proceedings before the DPMA among other matters.
Lexton Rechtsanwälte
Under the leadership of Tilmann Lührig, Lexton Rechtsanwälte's trade mark practice advises clients on both contentious and advisory issues, with the team specializing in the e-commerce, consumer goods and manufacturing industries. Another distinguishing feature is its close cooperation with the procurement and commercial practices, thereby demonstrating its expertise in transactional IP matters. Lührig advises medium-sized companies and global corporations on the entire spectrum of trade mark and design issues.
Practice head(s):
Tilmann Lührig
Testimonials
‘Lexton has truly impressive trade mark expertise.’
‘Tilmann Lührig: An exceptional trade mark lawyer with extensive knowledge of the IT industry and an eye for detail and the bigger picture.’
‘Tilmann Lührig has outstanding professional competence, unique communication and is incredibly likeable as a person.’
Key clients
mobile.de GmbH
Nintendo of Europe GmbH
Tamedia AG
eBay Kleinanzeigen GmbH
Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Lebensmittelsicherheit, Wasser- und Umwelthygiene mbH
earned media GmbH
W.W. Grainger, Inc.
Chubb Limited
Condo Group
IHK NRW
Jessica Zweig, Inc.
Stadler Rail AG
Taxfix GmbH
Work highlights
- Advice to eBay Kleinanzeige GmbH on all trade mark and domain issues.
- Representing COMACAST in several opposition proceedings and trade mark disputes.
- Worldwide advice and representation of mobile.de GmbH in all trade mark and domain matters.
Raue
Raue's strong industry focus also reflects on its trade mark advice and results in instructions by companies from the energy, health and start-up sectors; thanks to strong relationships with international firms, the practice also seamlessly handles cross-border matters. Markus Plesser heads the team with Robert Heine representing another key contact; both handle strategic advice and representation in- and out-of-court trade mark disputes.
Practice head(s):
Markus Plesser
Other key lawyers:
Robert Heine
Testimonials
‘Very uncomplicated and helpful.’
Key clients
Parfümerie Douglas
Sixt
Tele Columbus
DocMorris NV
Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH
eBay
Sky
Deus Health GmbH
Proteopath GmbH
GetYourGuide
Dentsu Aegis Network
Einstein Kaffee Rösterei
Lilou Sp. Zo.o.
BALR B.V.
Deutsches Institut für Zell- und Gewebeersatz GmbH
Loovara
Liqid Investments GmbH
Work highlights
- Representing Sony Music Entertainment in competition and trade mark matters in connection with the brand Die Drei ???.
- Representation of Sky in all registering matters in Germany, in particular opposition proceedings, out-of-court disputes, trade mark cancellation proceedings; legal representation in a pan-European injunctive relief and damages claim against Skyworth / Metz for infringement of the SKY trade mark before the LG Mannheim.
Schalast Law | Tax
In October 2022, soft IP boutique Lichtenstein Körner joined Schalast Law | Tax: Under its new roof, the team continues its previous trade mark practice and advises clients on both prosecution and dispute resolution. Kerstin Gründig-Schnelle, who assists with strategic consulting and enforcement, and Thomas Sambuc, who focuses on the distinction between distinctive brands and labeled goods, jointly head the team. Alexander Hauch (litigation and out-of-court enforcement) made partner in the course of the merger while Thomas Träger joined Grünecker in May 2022.
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Taliens
Due to the firm's international positioning, Taliens is particularly predestined for cross-border advice on trade mark and design law, which is reflected in its assistance with proceedings before the ECJ among other matters. Headed by Federica Togo and Tobias Malte Müller, the practice handles product piracy matters, domain name disputes and trade mark and design registrations at German, European and international level. Both Togo and Müller are also qualified in Italy, thus advising several well-known Italian corporations as well.
Practice head(s):
Testimonials
‘Unique blend of boutique IP professionals. The service quality is very good.’
‘Federica Togo: Proactive and always thinking of different ways to achieve a result. She’s incredibly well connected.’
‘Tobias Malte Müller: Outstanding analytical and tactical thinking and has excellent knowledge of trade mark and competition law.’
Key clients
COESIA S.p.A.
RICHEMONT International S.A.
Air Dolomiti S.p.A.
CONSORZIO VOLONTARIO PER LA TUTELA DEI VINI LUGANA D.O.C.
Capri S.r.l.
Enel S.p.A.
Salvatore Ferragamo
Geox S.p.A.
DIESEL S.p.A.
Westwing
Groupon
Perfetti van Melle S.p.A. (Mentos, Chupa Chups)
Les Éditions Albert René SARL (Asterix & Obelix)
Stellantis (vormals FCA) (Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Lancia)
Pirelli Tyre S.p.A.
A.T.U. Auto Teile Unger Handels GmbH & Co KG
HOTHO Oberflächentechnik GmbH & CO KG
delta pronatura Dr. Krauss & Dr. Beckmann KG
ZTE Deutschland GmbH
Auditel s.r.l.
New Era Cap Company Limited
Fashion Energy s.r.l.
Mondrian Lab Inc. (NY)
Kelemata S.r.l.
KTN Gruppe
milon industries GmbH
Lucaffé Venturelli Gian Luca S.r.l.
Invincible Brands GmbH (HelloBody, Mermaid + Me, Banana Beauty u.a.)
Rise Up Fashion GmbH (oceansapart)
Work highlights
- Representing Pirelli Tire SpA in two trademark proceedings before the ECJ against the Japanese tire manufacturer Yokohama Rubber.
- Representing Westwing in judicial and extrajudicial proceedings in the field of intellectual property.
- Advising COESIA SpA on IP issues in Germany.
Uexküll & Stolberg
Boutique offering Uexküll & Stolberg specializes in IP and assists German and international companies with trade mark and design law, including the registration and management of trade marks and designs; representing clients in opposition proceedings before the DPMA, the ECJ and the EUIPO is one of the practice's central pillars, as are anti-product piracy measures as well as validity and infringement reports. IP specialist Frank Dettmann leads the team, Ulrich-Maria Gross has particular industry knowledge in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors, while Alexander Thünken not only focuses on pharmaceuticals but also supports clients from the cosmetics sector in advisory and forensic capacity.
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Testimonials
‘The team tries to think in terms of solutions instead of concentrating on the problem.’
‘Alexander Thünken: A good lawyer and a thoroughly nice guy to deal with.’
‘Very practical, honest and to the point.’
‘Alexander Thünken: Knowledgeable, friendly, solution-oriented and pragmatic.’
Key clients
ASICS Corporation /ASICS Europe B.V.
Black and Veach Holding Company
Tiffany & Company
KYMCO or Kwang Yang Motor Co, Ltd
Mary Kay Inc.
Dr. Wolff Gruppe
Duracell Batteries BVBA
DEKRA e.V.
AXXO Im- und Export GmbH
KRKA
GALENpharma GmbH
Roots Corporation, Toronto Kanada
W.R. Grace & Co.-Conn.
GeVeMa GmbH (Kleiner Feigling)
Helm AG
Rehaforum GmbH
Donkey Products
J. J. Darboven
Behn Getränke GmbH (GeVeMa)
Kalorimeta GmbH (Kalo)
Work highlights
- Advising and representing ASICS in out-of-court trade mark matters.
- Representing Black & Veatch Holding in opposition proceedings before the EUIPO.
- Advising and representing Duracell Batteries BVBA in trade mark and design registrations and in opposition proceedings, in particular before the EUIPO.