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Trade marks

Schalast Law | Tax

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Schalast Law | Tax advises clients throughout the entire life cycle of trade marks, covering a wide range of sectors, from financial services and fashion to food and energy. The team is headed by Thomas Sambuc, whose many years of experience in trade marks and design law are complemented by extensive knowledge of related areas such as copyright and competition law. Kerstin Gründig-Schnelle is active in both strategic consulting and litigation.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Schalast is distinguished by its comprehensive expertise and a personalized, client-focused approach in trade marks. The firm's proactive communication and strategic advice ensure that clients are well informed and one step ahead of potential challenges.'
  • 'Kerstin Gründig-Schnelle has outstanding expertise in trade marks. Her strategic insight and innovative solutions were invaluable for our cases.'
  • 'Kerstin Gründig-Schnelle's meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical skills always lead to successful results.'
  • 'What really sets Kerstin Gründig-Schnelle apart is her commitment to understanding our business and tailoring her advice to our specific needs. Her responsiveness and clear communication ensure that we are always well informed and can rely on her advice.'

  • 'Schalast Law has a team of highly qualified lawyers who specialise in trade mark and competition law, among other matters. This expertise is reflected in the precise and effective advice we regularly receive.'

  • 'One of the team's greatest strengths is their ability to explain complex legal issues in an understandable way. This helps us make informed decisions and develop the best strategies for our legal matters.'

Key clients

  • Confiserie Heilemann GmbH
  • Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG (“WÜRTH Group”)
  • Adam Wieland GmbH & Co. KG
  • EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG
  • Flint Group GmbH und Tochtergesellschaften in GB, USA und China
  • Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
  • Yello Strom GmbH
  • Eaton Corporation
  • Peter Hahn GmbH
  • Reinhold Keller GmbH
  • garmo AG
  • XSYS Germany GmbH

Work highlights

Advice on trade marks and designs of Original Wagner Pizza GmbH (formerly Nestlé Wagner GmbH) and related prosecution work.
Successful representation of Adolf Würth GmbH & Co. KG against trade mark-infringing competitors regarding a large number of affected products.
Representation of Scrum Alliance Inc. against a competitor, both on the active and passive side, before trade mark offices in a dispute concerning, among other matters, the European Union trade mark “CERTIFIED SCRUM DEVELOPER”.

Practice head

Thomas Sambuc

Other key lawyers

Kerstin Gründig-Schnelle; Alexander Hauch

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