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Grünecker

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Grünecker stands out for a strong competition expertise which it applies in contentious and non-contentious matters concerning anti-competitive imitations and advertising issues. The group has further experience in advising on trending topics such as greenwashing and influencer marketing and assists clients with licensing agreements and adjacent trade mark, copyright and personality rights. Holger Gauss focuses on the fashion, pharmaceutical and media sectors, while Anja Franke is particularly popular with clients from Asia. Philipp Strommer and Nicolás Schmitz left the firm in January 2025 to found Epic Legal.
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  • 'Grünecker is a top competition firm with excellent experts who also know how to convince clients of their advocacy skills.'

  • 'In our experience, Grünecker is one of the absolute best law firms for intellectual property rights in Germany. The team is characterised by excellent legal know-how and enormous commitment to its clients.'

  • 'For us, Cornelia Schmitt, Maximilian Kinkeldey and Holger Gauss are among the best in their field in Germany. Their technical know-how, efficiency and practical relevance are particularly outstanding.'

  • 'Absolutely reliable, very well-founded and up-to-date knowledge, targeted advice, quick processing of our inquiries, uncomplicated cooperation.'

Work highlights

  • Representation of Schwan-Stabilo Schwanhäusser GmbH & Co. KG in various proceedings, warnings, legal disputes and interim injunction proceedings based on supplementary protection of performance under competition law, with a focus on imitations of the famous STABILO BOSS seal, POINT 88 Fine Liner and PEN 68 fiber pen.

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Anja Franke; Holger Gauss; Maximilian Kinkeldey; Cornelia Schmitt