Supported by its international presence, Taylor Wessing advises on the full spectrum of trade mark matters, from registration and portfolio management to enforcement, litigation and licensing, with notable expertise in complex filings and cross-border brand protection strategies. Practice head Olaf Gillert is experienced in global disputes and frequently assists clients with brand and product launches, addressing related issues in design, copyright and unfair competition. Wiebke Baars handles German, European and international trade mark applications, including opposition and appeal proceedings, and is also active in drafting and negotiating licensing agreements, while Marcus Hartmann specialises in global trade mark and design filings.
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Key clients
- ABB
- AstraZeneca
- Deutsche Telekom
- Villeroy & Boch
- Engelbert Strauss
- Scotch Whisky Association
- Microchip
- Paulaner
Work highlights
Represented the Scotch Whisky Association in trade mark disputes to protect geographical indications, including successful cancellation proceedings before the German Patent and Trademark Office against the trade mark.
Advised and represented Paulaner Brewery in high-profile trade mark litigation before the Munich Regional Court, successfully enforcing its colour mark for Paulaner Spezi against Karlsberg’s cola mix product.
Advising Villeroy & Boch on managing its global IP portfolio of over 3,000 registered designs and representing it in international litigation to protect its design and copyright rights.
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Practice head
Olaf Gillert
Other key lawyers
Andreas Bauer; Wiebke Baars; Marcus Hartmann; Dirk Wieddekind; Sebastian Fischoeder; Thomas Pattloch; Christian Tenkhoff