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bock legal Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten Offices
REUTERWEG 51-53
60323 FRANKFURT
Germany
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Intellectual property > Trade marks
bock legal Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten focuses on contentious IP proceedings and has a renowned design law practice, although it also handles portfolio management; its trade mark practice receives instructions both nationally and internationally. The team is led by experienced litigator and founding partner Andreas Bock and assists German medium-sized companies and large international corporations, particularly from the fashion and luxury goods industry. Jan Müller-Broich impresses with expertise in trade mark and design law matters and recently acted in disputes before the EUIPO. Advising on unconventional trade marks is a focus for Benedikt Frank, who made partner in January 2023.Practice head(s):
Andreas Bock
Other key lawyers:
Jan Müller-Broich; Reinhard Döring; Michael Fügen; Benedikt Frank; Daniela Burghardt
Testimonials
‘Special knowledge in colour trade marks. In-depth knowledge of intellectual property protection, highest quality of advice and matter handling.’
‘Innovative and creative in their legal advice, yet pragmatic for an industrial company.’
‘Andreas Bock manages to quickly understand complicated factual and legal issues and to offer practice-oriented legal advice within a very short time. He always keeps the client’s economic interests in mind. He is also a good negotiator, both in and out of court.’
‘With Benedikt Frank you always receive excellent advice. He analyses facts and arguments in a very short time. He is very familiar with the latest case law on intellectual property protection and knows how to apply it skilfully.’
‘The law firm has a high level of professional expertise. If you have urgent concerns, you can rely on them being dealt with at short notice.’
‘Jan Müller-Broich is a very experienced lawyer and a very pleasant sparring partner who doesn’t let himself be disturbed, but knows how to get to the heart of the legal situation calmly and precisely.’
‘High degree of pragmatism combined with excellent quality legal solutions. Very good forensics, quick reaction and good office organisation.’
Key clients
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
Giorgio Armani S.p.A.
Valora
MRH Trowe Gruppe
Audiotec Fischer GmbH
Yves Saint Laurent
Kettler Holding GmbH
CEPEWA GmbH
Balenciaga S.A.S.
Work highlights
- Representing a connection technology company in several proceedings, including several urgent trade fair matters (interim injunction proceedings) in connection with community designs and 3D trade marks.
- Annual representation of Vodafone in dozens of UWG proceedings (active and passive), most recently in connection with advertising statements about the expansion and quality of the 5G network before the Hamburg Higher Regional Court.
- Strategic advice and procedural representation of a cleaning equipment manufacturer in various trade mark disputes.
Intellectual property > Unfair competition Tier 2
With a focus on litigation, bock legal Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten represents numerous high-profile clients, particularly in the telecommunications sector, against competitors as well as consumer and competition associations. The group is also considered an experienced advisor for the healthcare and pharmaceuticals industries, while its advice further covers related areas such as trade mark and design law. Practice head Andreas Bock includes pharmaceutical advertising and unfair competition among his areas of expertise, but also assists with patents and trade marks. Benedikt Frank, who made partner in January 2023, frequently advises on advertising appearances and campaigns, while Reinhard Döring counts several market-leading telecommunications providers among his clients.Practice head(s):
Andreas Bock
Other key lawyers:
Jan Müller-Broich; Reinhard Döring; Benedikt Frank
Key clients
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
MRH Trowe Gruppe
Audiotec Fischer GmbH
Yves Saint Laurent
Kettler Holding GmbH
CEPEWA GmbH
Balenciaga S.A.S.
Work highlights
- Representation of Vodafone in numerous UWG proceedings (active and passive), most recently including successful representation in connection with advertising statements about the expansion and quality of the 5G network before the Hamburg Higher Regional Court.
Insurance > Insurance litigation Tier 3
bock legal Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten focuses on D&O and E&O liability law and disputes pertaining to professional liability. The firm primarily represents coverage matters for insurers as well as complex recourse cases, where Stefan Bank regularly takes the lead; he jointly heads the team with Dirk Schmitz, who represents auditors, tax consultants, lawyers, notaries and corporate bodies in liability cases; he is additionally well versed in corporate and tax law matters. This interface is handled by Daniel Al-Hami, who also focuses on notarial recourse. The team is also regularly appointed as coverage and monitoring counsel.Practice head(s):
Stefan Bank; Dirk Schmitz
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘At Bock Legal one always gets a competent and detailed answer. The law firm represents us in liability and coverage issues and always provides a sufficient picture so that we can find the best possible path together with the policyholders. The individual lawyers work together reliably and profitably for us.’
‘Daniel Al-Hami still has a solution for individual cases when the normal route seems hopeless. Very hard to coordinate with us; fast, reliable, good pleadings and fair.’
‘Stefan Bank: Very reliable, competent, always available and with a comprehensible solution, even in very complex cases.’
‘Dirk Schmitz: Friendly, competent, easy to reach and always with arguments even outside the standard solution. Very committed and fair in dealings.’
‘Highly specialized law firm at the interface between insurance law and commercial law; Strong communication skills, to put complex issues into understandable words and to convey an understanding of the factual and legal situation to people with no legal training.’
‘Extremely legally experienced in handling complex matters, mass proceedings and special matters (e.g. by Stefan Bank in tax and insolvency law).’
‘Dirk Schmitz is professionally excellent, very easy to contact and personally pleasant.’
Key clients
Allianz Versicherungs-AG
VOV GmbH
Dual Deutschland GmbH
Gothaer Versicherung
VSW Versicherergemeinschaft für Steuerberater und Wirtschaftsprüfer
HDI
Ergo
Hiscox
ACE European Group
Newline
Chubb
Liberty Mutual
Work highlights
- Liability representation of the former CFO of Wirecard AG and Wirecard Bank AG against numerous investors, the insolvency administrator and the litigator Wirecard AG in the context of actions for a declaration of invalidity.
- Representation of the alleged initiators of the Cum-Ex models due to allegedly incorrect reports against Caceis Bank.
- Monitoring counsel for Allianz Versicherungs-AG in claims against numerous municipalities following the insolvency of a bank.
- Intellectual property > Trade marks
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Intellectual property > Unfair competition