WilmerHale’s team has a particular focus on e‑commerce, technology, fashion, consumer goods, and pharmaceuticals, with the ability to advise on mass litigation in unfair competition and consumer law. Led by Vanessa Wettner, the practice has recently secured an EU-wide preliminary injunction, represented clients in proceedings before the CJEU, and regularly handles complex cross-border disputes as well as strategic advice on advertising campaigns and licensing matters.
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Key clients
- Becton Dickinson B.V.
- DB Fernverkehr AG
- Hugo Boss AG
- Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd.
- Syngenta Agro GmbH
- Uplandme, Inc.
- Axon Vibe, Inc.
- Airbnb Ireland, Ltd.
- Medice
- Nadarcott
Work highlights
Representing Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd. in proceedings on AI training, e-commerce features, subscription models, and consumer protection before German courts and the CJEU.
Represented Hugo Boss in trade mark infringement proceedings, obtaining an EU-wide preliminary injunction against a German fashion company for misuse of the “Signature Stripe.”
Represented Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd. in successfully defending two injunction actions challenging the legality of CSAM scanning under the ePrivacy Derogation Regulation, with both cases dismissed at first instance and on appeal.
Practice head
Vanessa Wettner