Eversheds Sutherland
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Eversheds Sutherland’s Munich-based IP team forms an integral part of the firm’s international practice, advising on a broad spectrum of trade mark matters. Tobias Maier co-leads the team with a focus on advertising, marketing and compliance, while fellow co-head Axel Zimmermann is particularly active in the sports sector. Thomas Farkas is another key figure, frequently representing clients in high-profile trade mark and unfair competition disputes, especially in the consumer and fashion industries.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The practice stands out for its deep specialisation, strategic foresight, and client-centric approach. What makes the practice truly unique is its seamless integration of legal expertise with technical understanding, particularly in patent, trade mark, and copyright law.'
- 'The team comprises seasoned attorneys and patent lawyers who bring not only legal acumen but also scientific and engineering backgrounds—an invaluable asset for clients in innovation-driven sectors. In particular, I appreciated the strategic cross-border litigation capabilities in an image rights licence matter.’
Key clients
- adidas
- Avis Budget Group
Work highlights
Ongoing IP counselling for Kering Group.


