Bardehle Pagenberg offers expertise in advising on misleading advertising, product imitation and other forms of unfair market practices. The team represents clients before all German courts up to the Federal Court of Justice and provides preventive guidance on marketing and advertising strategies. The practice is co-led by Philipe Kutschke, who advises and represents clients in both judicial and extrajudicial enforcement of IP rights and Claus Eckhartt, who focuses on anti-counterfeiting, parallel imports and brand licensing and merchandising.
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Testimonials
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- ‘In my experience, Bardehle Pagenberg stands out for its unique blend of strong technical expertise and smart, strategic thinking. The team is collaborative and responsive, which makes even complex, cross-border matters much more manageable.'
- 'I’ve also appreciated their practical use of technology and their flexible, client-focused approach to billing. They offer the quality and depth you'd expect from a top international firm, but with the focus and agility of a specialised practice.’
- ‘In my work with Bardehle Pagenberg, Henning Hartwig has consistently stood out. What really sets him apart is his strategic mindset, steady leadership, and deep knowledge—especially in design and trade mark law. He has a way of cutting through complexity with clear, practical advice, and he’s always quick to respond.'
Key clients
- ACO Severin Ahmann
- air up Group
- Decathlon
- Deutz
- Gardena / Husqvarna
- Genuins
- Gronard Metallbau und Stadtmobiliar
- MZE Möbel Zentral Einkauf
- Otrium B.V.
- Penta Shoes
- Sennheiser
- VOITH
Work highlights
Advise Gardena GmbH/ Husqvarna AB on an ongoing basis on competition law issues, in particular on labelling obligations, advertising claims and packaging designs.
Representing Penta Shoes SL and other Spanish shoe manufacturers in infringement and invalidity proceedings against Birkenstock before German courts and the EUIPO, successfully challenging several Birkenstock designs.
Represent Genuins in a series of lawsuits against Birkenstock before the Regional Courts of Cologne and Frankfurt for alleged infringement of rights to numerous shoe models. Birkenstock relies on design and competition law.
Practice head
Claus Eckhartt; Philipe Kutschke
Other key lawyers
Henning Hartwig