Osborne Clarke's competition advice is particularly dedicated to the automotive and life sciences industries, while recent instructions predominantly concerned licensing issues in the pharmaceutical sector and access to technical data and information. Under the leadership of Marcus Sacré, who is particularly active in the automotive and consumer goods industries, the team regularly assists with competition disputes concerning advertising statements and counterfeiting as well as strategic issues. In addition to trade mark, copyright and competition law, Matthias Kloth and Robert Briske are also well versed in licensing and distribution issues.
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Key clients
- Carglass
- Gesamtverband Autoteile-Handel e.V.
- Energizer Holdings Inc.
- Ergobaby
- Quarzwerke
Work highlights
Representation of Carglass and ATU in an antitrust dispute with vehicle manufacturer FCA Italy (Stellantis) before the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ).
Representation of Autoteile-Handel eV against vehicle manufacturer Scania in competition disputes before the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ).
Advising Energizer in an antitrust dispute with competitor Duracell.
Lawyers
Practice head
Marcus Sacré
Other key lawyers
Matthias Kloth; Robert Briske