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50674 COLOGNE
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Intellectual property > Patent litigation: solicitors
In addition to its forensic practice, CBH Rechtsanwälte's patent advice spectrum further includes employee invention law, licensing contracts - for both of which Jens Kunzmann is a key contact - as well as antitrust- and IT-related matters. Hannes Jacobsen and Stephan Gruber regularly act in infringement and nullity proceedings before authorities and courts such as the BGH and the Federal Patent Court. Paul Szynka handles patent disputes such as vindication proceedings and is also experienced in competition law.Practice head(s):
Jens Kunzmann; Stephan Gruber; Hannes Jacobsen
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Jens Kunzmann: Absolute expert in his areas (employee invention law; cooperation agreements; license agreements). Super efficient. Briefs are to the point.’
‘The practice is unique because of the players involved. Colleagues are highly cooperative and proactive when working together. It creates a truly integrated team between lawyers, patent attorneys and in-house colleagues.’
‘As a client, we completely trust Hannes Jacobsen in his judgment, which is always and at all times characterised by an extremely quick comprehension as well as resilience to be able to act and be effective even in difficult situations.’
‘The entire team is characterised by outstanding expertise in patent law. The choice of an appropriate strategy is ensured at all times and cooperation is characterised by mutual trust.’
‘Hannes Jacobsen and Paul Szynka are outstanding in their advice and take a lot of time to go through write-ups. I particularly appreciate the excellent integration of the in-house counsel, who take on the patent attorney part.’
Key clients
Adolf Würth GmbH & Co KG
Bayer AG
Bosch Rexroth
Eberspächer-Gruppe
Fliegl Fahrzeugbau GmbH
Heraeus Deutschland GmbH & Co KG
Hoyer Handel GmbH
Müller Handel GmbH & Co. KG
Phoenix Contact Gruppe
Schaeffler-Gruppe, insb. Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co KG
Siemens AG
Siemens Healthcare GmbH
Süddeutsche Gelenkscheibenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG
Thyssenkrupp Konzern
Wacker Chemie AG
Work highlights
- Representation of Siemens Healthcare GmbH in a comprehensive dispute with a German competitor regarding X-ray C-arms (3D).
- Representation of a film manufacturer in patent vindication and damages proceedings in which numerous fundamental questions have to be answered, including the applicable law and the vindication plaintiff’s claim for damages.
- Representation of Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG in a dispute with Harting.
Intellectual property > Unfair competition Tier 2
Recently, CBH Rechtsanwälte placed particular emphasis on matters relating to ESG, green claims and sustainability advertising, in which context the group advised and represented a client base consisting of medium-sized companies and global corporations. Companies from the healthcare, cosmetics, luxury goods and automotive sectors turn to the practice in particular, not least due to its interface expertise in gaming and procurement law. The team is led by a trio consisting of Ingo Jung, who focuses on new media law, IP lawyer and business mediator Nadja Siebertz, and Detlef von Schultz, who is experienced across the entire IP spectrum.Practice head(s):
Ingo Jung; Nadja Siebertz; Detlef von Schultz
Other key lawyers:
Markus Ruttig; Sascha Vander
Testimonials
‘The coordination and exchange within the office seems to work very well. I have the impression that I have gained real added value through teamwork of partners and associates.’
‘Very good and competent cooperation with CBH!’
‘The very high competence level and an almost friendly relationship make working together very pleasant.’
‘Markus Ruttig: Extremely sound expertise in gaming-related competition law.’
Key clients
Climate Partners
DLTB (Deutscher Lotto- und Totoblock)
Donaldson Filtration Deutschland GmbH
Heckler & Koch
IP Hills
K & S – Kali und Salz AG
Koerfer Gruppe
Leasingfinanzierer
Lenze SE
Markt Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Metsä Deutschland GmbH
Metten Stein+Design GmbH & Co. KG
Metter Toledo
MUSIC Store
OBI Deutschland GmbH & Co KG
PKV Verband der Privaten Krankenversicherungen e.V.
Saint-Gobain Glass Deutschland GmbH
Siewert & Kau GmbH
Sonae Sierra Deutschland GmbH
Virobuster International GmbH
Work highlights
- Advice on competition law to ClimatePartner and representation in disputes over the use of the ‘climate neutral’ quality mark; Advice on disputes with the German Environmental Aid (DUH), Competition Center and Foodwatch, among others.
- Advising OBI on competitive protection, among other matters.
- Advice on competition law and representation of Metten Stein + Design GmbH.
Intellectual property > Trade marks Tier 3
CBH Rechtsanwälte focuses on the automotive, life sciences and beauty sectors as well as fashion and luxury goods. Here, the group advises both German medium-sized companies and international corporations on portfolio management, IP infringement and licensing matters, as well as newer forms of trade marks such as the certification mark. The team also maintains a close relationships with the firm's procurement practice and advises on the protection of high-profile trade marks and quality marks. Strategic brand management and portfolio development are among the main focuses of Nadja Siebertz, who jointly leads the practice with Ingo Jung, who advises on design and copyright law as well as on trade marks.Practice head(s):
Nadja Siebertz; Ingo Jung
Other key lawyers:
Markus Ruttig; Stephan Gruber; Johannes Ristelhuber
Testimonials
‘The entire CBH team works in an extremely client-oriented manner. Every question is answered personally and with outstanding professional expertise as quickly as possible. This applies to lawyers through to accountants.’
‘Nadja Siebertz’ expertise is second to none. She always has an open ear for her clients and gives detailed feedback as quickly as possible. Her information/elaborations are watertight.’
‘The coordination and exchange within the office seems to work very well. I have the impression that I have received real added value through teamwork of partner and associates.’
‘Very good and competent cooperation with CBH!’
‘The very high level of competence and the almost friendly relationship make working together very pleasant.’
‘Nadja Siebertz has specialist knowledge in the area of gambling/lotteries.’
‘The team knows very well when it is best to negotiate or litigate and what we can gain from it. They always explain German law and German-specific litigation practices in detail so that we have all the relevant information to make a decision.’
‘Ingo Jung is characterised by the fact that he listens to our suggestions and the expectations of our customers. He is intelligent, approachable and strong at translating legal positions into clear communication.’
Key clients
Aeneas GmbH & Co. KG
Albrecht Jung GmbH & Co. KG
Climate Partner GmbH
Mercedes-Benz Group
DLTB (Deutscher Lotto- und Totoblock)
Donaldson Filtration GmbH
Dreimaster GmbH & CO KG
DVGW – Deutscher Verband der Gas- und Wassertechnik e.V. / DVGW Cert GmbH
Geo Naturpark Frau Holle – Land
Insta GmbH
LVMH
Markt Garmisch -Partenkirchen
Metten Stein + Design GmbH & Co. KG
Öffentliche Hand
Qvest Group GmbH
Ray Ban/Luxottica
Robert Herder GmbH & Co. KG
SAFE 1 GmbH, Österreich
Saint-Gobain Glass Deutschland GmbH
Superior Industries Europe AG
SSI Schäfer Shop GmbH
Trusted Shops
Westdeutsche Lotterie & Co. oHG
Zentralverband des deutschen Bäckerhandwerks
Work highlights
- Advising and representing OBI Deutschland GmbH in the defense of colou r trade mark ‘Orange’ and various legal disputes against competitors Hornbach and Globus before the Federal Patent Court and the DPMA.
- Trade mark and brand strategy advice to and representation of Mercedes-Benz Group AG.
- Representation and advice to Climate Partner GmbH in establishing the new CP-Certified mark of the well-known provider of sustainability services; also handling proceedings pertaining to the ‘climate neutral’ label.
Public sector > Public procurement Tier 3
CBH Rechtsanwälte counts municipal administrations, infrastructure companies, municipal utilities and real estate developers among its client base and provides them with comprehensive advice on the tendering of IT, transport and construction projects. The focus here is primarily on climate-friendly procurement projects; Andreas Haupt and Jan Deuster in particular are involved in various projects for the expansion of e-mobility. Both lead the team together with Stefan Hertwig, who increasingly assists clients with healthcare and defense procurement as well as litigation.Practice head(s):
Stefan Hertwig; Andreas Haupt; Jan Deuster
Testimonials
‘The allocation of public funding and procurement law are closely linked. CBH Rechtsanwälte guarantees excellent advice and support in both legal areas from a single source.’
‘Andreas Haupt: Excellent collaboration, enormous specialist knowledge and many years of experience in procurement and funding law; Pragmatic, fast and effective way of working.’
‘ For the implementation of a construction project, all contractual and procurement regulations are prepared and also implemented. This is done in a timely and professional manner with a high level of specialist knowledge, without hindering the project or affecting its schedule.‘
Key clients
Amand Landesentwicklung GmbH & Co. KG
Amelis GmbH
BAV Bergischer Abfallwirtschaftsverband
Berliner Immobilienmanagement GmbH
Bernsteinstadt Ribnitz-Damgarten
BEWA Security GmbH
Bietergemeinschaft A3 Nordbayern GbR
BAV Bergischer Abfallwirtschaftsverband
Bundesamt für Bevölkerungsschutz und Katastrophenhilfe
Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche Aufklärung
Goldbeck GmbH
Heckler & Koch GmbH
IHK Köln
Landesbetrieb Straßenbau NRW
Max Planck Institute
Stadt Köln
Stadtwerke Bonn
Wupsi GmbH
Work highlights
- Advising and representing Landmarken AG in numerous tender procedures relating to complex real estate projects in connection with the construction of a data center for the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, the expansion of the Cologne police headquarters, the possible direct leasing of administrative properties by public clients and in connection with the development of a district center in Bochum.
- Supporting RVK Regionalverkehr Köln GmbH in several complex tenders, including most recently the awarding of planning services for a new depot with a prominent hydrogen infrastructure as well as the awarding of construction services for a hydrogen filling station and planning services for a multifunctional training and testing center.
- Advising the Bonn municipal utilities on numerous tenders with a wide range of procurement items, in particular IT procurement, planning contracts, construction contracts, marketing, telephone hotlines and advertising concession contracts.
Real estate and construction > Construction (including construction litigation) Tier 3
CBH Rechtsanwälte focuses on supporting public sector clients, above all municipalities, in infrastructure and school construction projects, including related contentious matters. This is complemented by expertise in architectural and engineering law, which is regularly requested in connection with contract negotiations. Markus Vogelheim focuses on architectural and engineering law as well as dispute resolution; he also acts as an arbitrator. Carolin Dahmen specialises in contract drafting and construction support as well as construction litigation.Other key lawyers:
Arnd Holzapfel; Markus Vogelheim; Nils Mrazek; Carolin Dahmen
Testimonials
‘Markus Vogelheim has very good analytical skills and delivers pragmatic and practical solutions.’
‘Highly qualified specialist lawyers with extensive specialist knowledge work closely as part of a team. Interfaces and work processes are implemented in an exemplary manner at CBH.’
‘Markus Vogelheim is pragmatic, has profound knowledge and operates highly efficiently. He is decisive and supports his clients with advice and support and is anything but conflict-averse. A quality that makes working as a lawyer much easier. In addition, in the professional discussion with his colleagues on the opposing side, he uses the opportunity to critically question and optimize his actions if needed.’
‘Reliable communication. Timely with clear, brief assessments of what needs to be done or what’s next.’
‘The collaboration with Carolin Dahmen in particular is excellent! She is always available to provide advice and assistance, develops strategies together with clients, advises on considerations and alternatives, conducts clear correspondence that is always appropriate to the situation, is prepared to the point in court, and argues in a level-headed but always clear and solution-oriented manner in the interests of the clients . She is a very, very valuable support!’
‘Markus Vogelheim offers competent and specialized, experienced and straightforward mandate processing. Good, sustainable process strategy. Calm, goal-oriented approach with a clear classification of effort, benefits and opportunities and risks of achieving the goal. Markus Vogelheim is a reliable legal advisor personally and regarding the mandate.’
‘The collaboration is characterized by a great deal of trust and excellent communication.’
Key clients
Handwerkskammer Dortmund
Max-Planck-Institut
SOP Architekten
Stadt Erkrath
Stadt Köln
Stadt Overath
Stadt Rösrath
Stadt Dormagen
Work highlights
- Supporting the Max-Planck-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Wissenschaften e.V.in the realization of the Martinsried Life Sciences Campus.
- Supporting the city of Cologne in developing the planning for the flood closure systems for the tunnel tubes of the trams along the Rhine. Supporting the general contractor’s tender and supporting the updating of the planning contracts.
- Advising the city of Siegen on the ‘Siegen. Wissen verbindet’ project including on public law, building law and procurement law.
Public sector > Planning and environment Tier 4
CBH Rechtsanwälte focuses on infrastructure and urban development projects and is particularly often instructed by real estate developers and public sector clients. Led by public building law expert Stefan Rappen, the team advises on large residential and commercial developments and assists with real estate transaction-related approval proceedings and due diligence. Tassilo Schiffer frequently handles the legal project management of infrastructure projects and represents clients in approval and plan approval proceedings in connection with high-voltage overhead lines and offshore wind farms, among other matters.Practice head(s):
Stefan Rappen
Other key lawyers:
Christopher Küas; Tassilo Schiffer
Testimonials
‘The team at CBH Rechtsanwälte works and advises professionally and reliably at all times.’
‘Christopher Küas: Always sees himself as part of our company and advises us professionally, trustingly and reliably at all times at very high legal quality.’
‘Stefan Rappen: Actively thinks in the interests of the client and supports the development of topic-related strategy. He also provides recommendations on expected practice when it differs from doctrine.’
‘The collaboration runs smoothly, from the beginning of the respective case through preliminary assessment to the final proceeding.’
‘Outstanding legal expertise and excellent cooperation with the respective CBH team, based on mutual trust.’
Key clients
Autobahn GmBH
Bezirksregierung Düsseldorf
CG Elementum AG
Corpus Sireo Aurum GmbH & Co. KG
Cube Real Estate GmbH
DEGES Deutsche Einheit Fernstraßenplanungs- und -bau GmbH
Die Developer
Evolutiq
Gasunie
Land Mecklenburg Vorpommern
Work highlights
- Comprehensive advice to Bonn Federal Network Agency as project manager for numerous projects related to electricity network expansion, including Süd-Ost-Link and Süd-Ost-Link-Plus.
- Advice to the Ministry of Economics, Infrastructure, Tourism and Labor of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania on the Ostwind III project; project management for an offshore line to connect an offshore wind farm to the onshore transmission network.
- Advising the city of Siegen on the ‘Siegen. Knowledge connects’ projects from a public law, building law and procurement law perspective.
Transport > Advice to the transport sector Tier 4
The transport practice at CBH Rechtsanwälte is experienced in supporting public transport authorities and municipal transport companies in procurement law matters; Practice head Jan Deuster and Lara Itschert, who was appointed to partner in March 2023, are among the key contacts for this. Deuster complements this with expertise in market access issues and financing issues.Practice head(s):
Jan Deuster
Other key lawyers:
Lara Itschert
Testimonials
‘The cooperation with the law firm is excellent. We always receive the necessary documents, elaborations and legal information in a timely manner.’
‘So far we have worked with Jan Deuster and Lara Itschert. With the sometimes very complex issues and legal areas, we always received advice that was easy for everyone involved to understand. Even with very tight deadlines, we always received timely advice. We consider both employees to be extremely competent.’
Key clients
Regionalverkehr Köln GmbH (RVK)
Ruhrbahn AG
wupsi GmbH
Johann Bunte, Eiffage
koveb
Landkreis Freyung-Grafenau
Landkreis Neuwied
Landkreis Tuttlingen
Landkreise Saarlouis und Merzig Wadern
Work highlights
Germany > Employment Tier 7
CBH Rechtsanwälte covers all individual and collective employment law matters, including negotiations with works councils and employee representatives, conciliation board procedures, restructuring and remuneration issues as well as advice to governing bodies and employment law litigation. Instructions predominantly come from medium-sized companies, church employers and public sector players. Kamil Niewiadomski (contracts, litigation) made partner in January 2023.Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Friendly, engaging atmosphere. Good accessibility and also proactive contact when there are changes to existing matters.’
‘Advice is on point – quick, uncomplicated and reliable.’
‘Jörg Laber: collegiality, very good specialist knowledge, problem-oriented approach.’
Key clients
BBT Gruppe
Chefs Culinar
Die Autobahn GmbH
Trei Real Estate
Wolters Kluwer Gruppe
Zagope S.A.
Azelis Gruppe
Bergisch-Rheinischer Wasserverband in Haan
Bundesärztekammer
Carglass GmbH
Caritas e.V.
Chargecloud GmbH
Eishockeyverband NRW
Furmanite
Heimbach
Hochschule für Polizei & öffentliche Verwaltung in NRW
KEC Kölner Eishockey Gesellschaft “Die Haie” GmbH
Kraftfahrt Ausbildung Rettig GmbH
Landkreis Kaiserslautern
Miltenyi BV & Co.KG
NORIKA GmbH
Oder-Spree Krankenhaus GmbH
OTTO Fuchs KG
Otto Röhrig Gesenkschmiede GmbH
Rettungsdienst im Landkreis Oder-Spree GmbH
Rhein-Erft-Verkehrsverband
sab GmbH
SAS (Scandinavian Airline System)
Schäfer Shop Cube GmbH & Co.KG
Siewert & Kau Gruppe
Stadt Monheim am Rhein
Tennant Company
TÜV Rheinland AG
Stadt Düren
Stadtwerke Bonn Verkehrs-GmbH
Volksbank Köln Bonn eG
Westlotto
wewole Stiftung
Work highlights
- Representation and advice to Sparda Bank West in disputes with corporate bodies; In addition, ongoing employment law advice and representation (individual and collective employment law).
- Advice on employment law and co-determination law (individual and collective employment law) for Katharina Kasper ViaNobis GmbH (subsidiary of Alexianer Aachen GmbH) as well as litigation and restructuring.
- Ongoing employment law advice and representation of Die Autobahn GmbH in individual and collective employment law as well as litigation representation.
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CBH Rechtsanwälte > Firm Profile
Our roots are in Cologne, where our firm was founded in 1963. We rank among the TOP50 commercial law firms in Germany and offer you at several locations in Germany as well as in Brussels legal excellence combined with the efficiency, speed and flexibility of a medium-sized law firm. We are there for you with around 90 lawyers and just as many qualified employees.
We focus on five strategic areas of commercial and administrative law. Within each of our core areas, we offer the entire spectrum of legal services. We handle individual mandates, but we also regularly provide comprehensive and permanent support for projects or companies. On the basis of our long-term client relationships, we develop long-term strategies, draft contracts, conduct negotiations,
prepare legal opinions and represent our clients in official, court and arbitration proceedings.
All our attorneys are highly specialized, and many are specialists in various areas of law. This high degree of specialisation and the fast, structurally smooth exchange of knowledge ensure that our clients are dealt with quickly and cost-effectively, even across different legal fields.
It is the core of our philosophy to advise and accompany each individual client personally, competently and sustainably. Although we are one of the 50 largest law firms in Germany, we are lean and flexible enough in our structures to be able to assist you optimally and quickly.
We know our clients business with a pronounced medium-sized focus. Our information channels to you are short and efficient. We know that trust is essential. Trust that we justify – as numerous client relationships that have existed for several decades prove.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Cologne | Nadja Siebertz | n.siebertz@cbh.de | +49 221 95 190-60 |
Cologne | Johannes Ristelhuber | j.ristelhuber@cbh.de | +49 221 95 190-68 |
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