Fieldfisher’s trade mark practice, headed by Alexandra von Bismarck, Matthias Berger and Sascha Pres, advises start-ups and global brands on strategies across registration, licensing and enforcement in Germany as well as for cross border mandates. The team was bolstered in July 2024 by the arrival of Pres, formerly of SKW Schwarz, who brings expertise in the retail and FMCG sectors, handling both infringement defence and enforcement.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Testimonials
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- ‘The team is very responsive and comes up with good and creative solutions.’
- 'Matthias Berger is wonderful. He never fails to respond and provide practical advice in a timely manner. He's very good at spotting risks and thinking creatively to avoid unnecessary work.'
Key clients
- Giesecke+Devrient
- Veridos GmbH
- ON AG
- Real Film Berlin GmbH
- Sazerac Company
- Tam Fashion GmbH
- MGA ZAPF Creation GmbH
- Cleanhub GmbH
- FitX Deutschland GmbH
- Acne Studios
- Henssler Schnelle Nummer GmbH
- RG Digital GmbH
Work highlights
Representing Giesecke+Devrient in the management, prosecution, and enforcement of its global trade mark portfolio across multiple jurisdictions.
Representing ON AG in EU trade mark matters, including opposition proceedings before the DPMA, BPatG and EUIPO.
Representing Real Film Berlin GmbH in title protection and global clearing for film and media productions, including a German series for Apple TV+.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Alexandra von Bismarck; Matthias Berger; Sascha Pres