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Trade marks

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Portfolio management at Noerr is strategically handled from its Alicante office, while the German offices focus on contentious proceedings; here, cases frequently harbour cross-border elements, which is supported by the firm's global network. In addition, the team is also experienced in IP-driven transactions and assists clients with large-scale advertising campaigns in which they also display strong competition expertise. Practice head Tobias Dolde, who divides his time between Munich and Alicante, has extensive experience in proceedings before EU authorities and courts, while Christoph Rieken focuses on strategic and forensic advice to the consumer goods and automotive sectors.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The entire team is characterised by high levels of competence and flexibility. Always available and always ready to offer advice and assistance. You are guided through the legal jungle in an understandable way. You feel like you are in good hands.'

  • 'Christoph Rieken is always available and offers pragmatic solutions. He has a broad perspective on the whole matter. You have a strong partner at your side.'

  • 'Noerr is very results-oriented and takes a practical approach to finding solutions for clients. A deep understanding of the client's business and priorities plays a crucial role in providing advice. Fast response and easy communication across the entire team.'
  • 'Jessica Loew and Tobias Vossberg are two outstanding lawyers. Ms. Loew has a deep knowledge of design, trade mark, copyright and unfair trade practices law, is quick and astute in setting strategies and is not afraid to take a bold position on behalf of the client.'
  • 'Jessica Loew is a great sparring partner for the issues we bring to the firm.'

  • 'The team around Christoph Rieken is experienced and well-rehearsed.'

Key clients

  • Abitron Gruppe
  • BMG Rights Managements GmbH
  • Condor Flugdienst GmbH
  • C&A Mode GmbH & Co. KG
  • Crocs Inc, Crocs Europe B.V.
  • Eurofighter
  • Käfer AG
  • Marc O'Polo
  • Mövenpick
  • Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.
  • Sovereign Brands, LLC
  • Studiocanal GmbH

Work highlights

Representation of Arbitron Group in post-M&A disputes concerning various trade marks and company logos; parallel disputes are ongoing before, among others, the US Supreme Court, the ECJ and several German courts, the EUIPO and the German Patent and Trademark Office.
Advising a Dutch chocolate manufacturer on a Germany-wide socially critical advertising campaign (“The Fair Alternative”) and representing a chocolate manufacturer in court proceedings for infringement of a color trade mark.
Representation of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. before German courts and authorities in various trade mark litigation and coordination of a number of other proceedings in the EU.

Practice head

Tobias Dolde

Other key lawyers

Christoph Rieken; Valentina Nieß; Jessica Loew

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