Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Unfair Competition
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 3
About
Provided by Gleiss Lutz
Trademarks
Gleiss Lutz is one of Germany’s leading law firms in the area of trademarks. We have decades of experience of administering trademark portfolios of varying sizes for many longstanding clients. We currently manage trademarks in more than 190 countries. Our spectrum of services ranges from strategic consulting, to trademark creation and selection, to the full range of activities required for registering a trademark and then monitoring for infringements. Our advice covers also all other trademark-related IP rights, including trade names, titles of works, and rights to names.
Patents
Gleiss Lutz has successfully advised for decades on the enforcement, legal validity and commercial exploitation of patents and utility models, as well as on the protection of inventions and know-how. The technical focuses of our patent team are on the automotive, pharmaceuticals/life sciences, consumer products as well as information and telecommunications technology sectors. It goes without saying that we are experienced in handling cases in all relevant technical fields such as, for example, mechanics and mechanical engineering, process technology, chemicals, medical devices and semiconductor technology. Constant involvement with technical issues in these areas and close cooperation with specialised patent attorneys as well as other technical experts ensure that we have an excellent grasp of technology and that the advice we provide is technically sound, creative and efficient.
Chambers Review
Gleiss Lutz offers strength in the soft IP space, frequently advising on trade mark infringement cases, including those concerning colour marks. The law firm assists with enforcements and oppositions, additionally advising on transactional IP matters. The team further provides strategic advice and is active in branding matters.
Work Highlights
- Gleiss Lutz advised Heidelberg Materials on its international rebranding, including various trade mark registrations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Gleiss Lutz always respond immediately and you never have to wait a day."
"Gleiss Lutz always respond immediately and you never have to wait a day."
Notable Practitioners
Thomas Bopp enjoys a longstanding reputation in the German IP market. He is experienced in advising clients on contentious IP matters, including patent infringement, opposition and nullity proceedings.
Matthias Sonntag is particularly active in patent infringement litigation, handling a large caseload for clients from the manufacturing and pharmaceutical sectors. He also advises on transaction-related IP issues.
Ranked Lawyers at
Gleiss Lutz
Germany
Members
Provided by Gleiss Lutz
Alexander Molle
Andreas Wehlau
Benedikt Burger
Björn Kalbfus
Hannah Bug
Herwig Lux
Marcel Pemsel
Matthias Werner
Mischa Krumm
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by Gleiss Lutz
Daimler
Procter & Gamble