FPS Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH & Co.KG’s team is recognised for its strong sector focus, particularly in fashion, beauty, entertainment, real estate, food, and pharma, where it advises on both contentious and non-contentious trade mark matters. Closely integrated with the firm’s IT and data protection experts, the practice provides support on digital market issues and is likewise active in transactional contexts, handling IP due diligence and advising on portfolio structuring in M&A deals. Christoph Holzbach spearheads the team and is particularly experienced in managing extensive trade mark portfolios.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The trade mark team at FPS stands out as an exceptional practice with deep expertise not only in German trade mark law but also in international protection and enforcement. What makes the team unique is their strong global network and seamless collaboration with partner law firms around the world.'
  • 'The team combines profound legal knowledge with a highly pragmatic and client-oriented approach. They are extremely responsive, providing swift correspondence and always outlining clear solutions. Their transparent communication on costs and strategies is particularly valuable, ensuring predictability and confidence throughout the process.'
  • 'A key strength is their ability to identify potential trademark conflicts early and to develop creative strategies to overcome or resolve them, including negotiating coexistence agreements where appropriate. FPS also distinguishes itself by its professionalism, efficiency, and collaborative mindset.'
  • 'The Team at FPS lead by Thomas Stein and Christoph Holzbach is a pleasure to work with. Very professional, capable, and passionate about their work. They treat each case as unique and develop specific strategies for all cases presented to them.'

Key clients

  • 6PM GmbH
  • Abercrombie & Fitch Trading Co.
  • Alpha Industries GmbH & Co. KG
  • BCB Entertainment GmbH
  • BigBen Interactive S.A.
  • CHANEL
  • DKH Retail
  • Hassia Gruppe
  • LEVI´S
  • R Raymon Bicycles GmbH
  • Sea Me GmbH
  • Stark Group
Practice head

Christoph Holzbach

Other key lawyers

Alexander Feitzinger;  Thomas Stein; Frank Hagemann; Askan Deutsch