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Germany • Intellectual property

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Unfair competition

Grünecker advises national and international companies on all aspects of unfair competition law, with particular strength in advertising, marketing compliance and product launches. The team combines preventive reviews with extensive litigation experience, representing clients before regional courts through to the Federal Supreme Court (BGH). Its sector expertise covers consumer goods, food and beverages, medical devices, electronics, fashion and sports. Key contacts include Anja Franke, who provides strategic guidance on product development and market entry while enforcing rights against imitators and other infringers, and Cornelia Schmitt, who specialises in combating product piracy and counterfeiting.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Grünecker has a powerful trade mark and unfair competition practice in Germany.’
  • ‘We work with Holger Gauss and Anja Franke in trade mark and unfair competition matters.'
  • ‘Grünecker’s unfair competition team combines legal precision with a strong commercial focus, helping clients protect their market position against misleading advertising, imitation, and trade secret misuse. Known for swift, strategic action and deep industry insight, the team delivers practical solutions that align with business goals.’
  • ‘Grünecker’s lawyers are responsive, clear in their advice, and committed to client goals. Maximilian Kinkeldey, Cornelia Schmitt, Holger Gauss and Anja Franke are widely respected for their deep expertise, sharp strategic thinking and client-focused approach. Together, they bring clarity, consistency, and high-calibre advocacy across all unfair competition matters.’

Work highlights

Representing Wrigley in EU and German trade mark prosecution and enforcement for over 30 years; recently also representing Mars in lookalike cases.
Advised Schwan-Stabilo on various proceedings, warning letters, lawsuits and preliminary injunction proceedings based on supplementary protection under competition law.
Representing VISA in the areas of advertising and competition law.
Other key lawyers

Anja Franke; Holger Gauss; Maximilian Kinkeldey; Cornelia Schmitt

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