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Addleshaw Goddard
Taunusanlage 9-10
60329 Frankfurt
Germany
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Intellectual property > Trade marks Tier 6

Addleshaw Goddard advises along the entire life cycle of trade marks and, thanks to its global presence, counts several international corporations among its client base. Under the leadership of Manuela Finger, who is experienced in IP, IT and contractual matters, the practice assists companies with trade mark and design portfolio management as well as with national and international disputes.

Practice head(s):

Manuela Finger

Other key lawyers:

Yves-Alexander Wolff

Testimonials

‘Addleshaw Goddard has the competence and experience to clarify global issues and resolve disputes.’

‘Yves-Alexander Wolff advises us very competently and successfully on IP matters. We appreciate his quick feedback, the very competent communication towards authorities and opposing parties and the fact that he thinks holistically for our company, beyond the specific case.’

‘We mainly work with Manuela Finger and we really value her as part of our team. The guidance she provides is always clear, thorough and practical. She also has a good understanding of our industry and our specific considerations and concerns.’

Key clients

Coinstar, Inc

Leo Pharma

EurARK LLC

Foodji Marketplace GmbH

Kickers International B.V.

Shutterstock

Sky Optical LLC

Perry Ellis International

Impact Asset Management

Illinois Tool Works Inc.

ReLondon

Work highlights

  • Successfully represented a client in a multi-jurisdictional litigation involving trade mark infringement by a German competitor who sold products under a brand similar to the client’s product line.

Industry focus > Energy

With the addition of a team led by Boris Scholtka in January 2024 (previously at Ernst & Young Law), Addleshaw Goddard strengthened its capacities in regulatory and antitrust law. The focus here is on renewable energies.

Banking and finance > Lending and borrowing

Addleshaw Goddard‘s finance practice welcomed practice head Nadine Burgeois (previously at Norton Rose Fulbright) in 2021 and advises on acquisitions and corporate finance.

Compliance > Internal investigations

The former ADVANT Beiten partners Jörg Bielefeld, Alexander Schmid and counsel Timo Handel joined forces at the German division of Addleshaw Goddard‘s global investigations practice; alle three are experienced in compliance and investigations.

Real estate and construction > Real estate

Addleshaw Goddard assists with real estate transactions, project developments and plant construction. The advisory capacities were significantly strengthened with the addition of real estate, construction and architectural law expert Kristina Baurschmidt Kristina Baurschmidt from LUPP + PARTNER in May 2023,

Trade and distribution > Trade, distribution and logistics

With the arrival of practice head Janik Goßler in December 2021, Addleshaw Goddard is increasingly instructed on supply chain matters as well as the structuring of distribution systems.