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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.

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What the Team is Known For

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 on branding matters.

Wofür das Team bekannt ist

Gleiss Lutz bietet Stärken im Bereich des Soft IP und berät häufig in Fällen von Markenverletzungen, einschließlich solcher, die Farbmarken betreffen. Die Kanzlei unterstützt bei Vollstreckungen und Einsprüchen und berät darüber hinaus in transaktionalen IP-Angelegenheiten. Darüber hinaus berät das Team strategisch und ist in Branding-Fragen aktiv.

Work Highlights

Provided by Gleiss Lutz

  • Gleiss Lutz advised Heidelberg Cement on its global rebranding under the new trade name 'Heidelberg Materials'.

  • Gleiss Lutz hat Heidelberg Cement beim globalen Rebranding unter dem neuen Markennamen "Heidelberg Materials" beraten.

Strengths

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Gleiss Lutz's service is amazing. The team is available, replies to me promptly and is absolutely clear in its advice.

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Gleiss Lutz is a top-notch law firm. Its team is knowledgeable, creative and approachable.

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The team at Gleiss Lutz is very professional and competent. I go to it especially when I have difficult cases.

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I can only say the best about Gleiss Lutz. The team there always keeps me informed on what is going on and things that may affect me.

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I am so happy that we have Gleiss Lutz for our trade mark work. The team is very attentive to our needs.

Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Unfair Competition respondent
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Das Team von Gleiss Lutz ist sehr professionell und kompetent. Ich gehe vor allem dann dorthin, wenn ich schwierige Fälle habe.

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Gleiss Lutz ist eine erstklassige Kanzlei. Das Team ist sachkundig, kreativ und zugänglich.

Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Unfair Competition respondent
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Ich bin sehr froh, dass wir Gleiss Lutz für unsere Markenarbeit haben. Das Team ist sehr aufmerksam auf unsere Bedürfnisse.

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Der Service von Gleiss Lutz ist unglaublich. Das Team ist erreichbar, antwortet mir prompt und ist absolut klar in seinen Ratschlägen.

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Ich kann nur das Beste über Gleiss Lutz sagen. Das Team dort hält mich immer auf dem Laufenden, was vor sich geht und was mich betreffen könnte.

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Notable Practitioners

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Thomas Bopp
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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.

Thomas Bopp genießt eine langjährige Reputation auf dem deutschen IP-Markt. Er verfügt über Erfahrung in der Beratung von Mandanten in streitigen IP-Angelegenheiten, einschließlich Patentverletzungs-, Einspruchs- und Nichtigkeitsverfahren.

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Matthias Sonntag
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Matthias Sonntag
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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.

Matthias Sonntag is a very intelligent and effective patent litigator.

Matthias Sonntag offers strong levels of expertise and responsiveness.

Matthias Sonntag ist insbesondere in Patentverletzungsprozessen tätig und betreut eine große Anzahl von Fällen für Mandanten aus der Fertigungs- und Pharmabranche. Er berät auch zu transaktionsbezogenen IP-Fragen.

Matthias Sonntag ist ein sehr intelligenter und effektiver Patentprozessanwalt.

Matthias Sonntag verfügt über ein hohes Maß an Fachwissen und Reaktionsfähigkeit.

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Members

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Alexander Molle

Andreas Wehlau

Benedikt Burger

Björn Kalbfus

Hannah Bug

Herwig Lux

Marcel Pemsel

Matthias Werner

Mischa Krumm

Stefan Weidert

Stefan Weidert

Head of Department

Clients

Provided by Gleiss Lutz

Daimler

Procter & Gamble