Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation
Europe Guide 2024 : Germany
Band 4
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Provided by Klaka Rechtsanwälte
KLAKA is a highly specialised law firm based in Munich. With its 16 lawyers, the law firm concentrates almost exclusively on intellectual property. In this field of expertise, the firm is highly regarded nationally and internationally for its dedicated, experienced work in court and out of court. Through contributions made in expert committees, lectures and publications, the firm’s lawyers are actively involved in shaping the future of the profession. The firm was founded in the late 1970s by Rainer Klaka, who brought in a large client base and the experience of many years in the field. Since then, the firm’s standing has continually been strengthened while maintaining the structure of an independent and autonomous law firm. Many of the cases taken on by the law firm, especially in the fields of patents and trademarks, have an international background such as cross-border litigation, or concern questions of foreign and international law arising in counselling or litigation. The firm is therefore accustomed to co-ordinating and/or conducting cases of international significance.
Main Areas of Practice:
- Intellectual Property (Trademarks) & Unfair Competition
- Patent & Utility Models
Clients:
Alongside providing legal advice to German companies, another main area of activity is the representation of international groups, predominantly from Europe, the United States and Japan.
Chambers Review
Klaka regularly handles disputes concerning trade marks, including trade mark enforcement, opposition and cancellation proceedings, as well as unfair competition cases and protected designation of origin matters. The law firm showcases strong experience in patent infringement cases, as well as opposition, nullity and compensation proceedings. It further demonstrates particular expertise in standard-essential patent and FRAND cases. Klaka represents a roster of longstanding clients in numerous sectors, including pharmaceuticals, telecommunications and automotive.
Work Highlights
- Klaka represented Deichmann in trade mark cancellation proceedings before the CJEU.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers have deep and profound knowledge."
"The firms shows a quick understanding of complex technical details."
"The lawyers are very thorough, good strategists and know their cases."
"The lawyers have deep and profound knowledge."
"The firms shows a quick understanding of complex technical details."
"The lawyers are very thorough, good strategists and know their cases."
Notable Practitioners
Olaf Giebe enjoys a long-standing reputation in the German patent market. He is well versed in patent litigation, including infringement claims, enforcements and parallel opposition proceedings.
"Olaf Giebe provides excellent preparation of pleadings and court hearings, and demonstrates a quick perception of technical issues."
Ralf Hackbarth is a well-known name in the market and boasts extensive experience in a broad remit of matters, including licensing and domain disputes. He regularly represents leading automotive manufacturing companies in international trade mark and unfair competition proceedings.
Andreas Schulz is particularly active handling trade mark and unfair competition issues in the food sector. He further handles contentious trade mark matters for clients from the finance and fashion industries.
Constantin Kurtz is routinely called upon to act in infringement, nullity and patent entitlement proceedings. His expertise also extends to standard-essential patent matters.
"Constantin Kurtz is a very good and experienced lawyer. He always finds the missing argument or needle in the haystack that may turn around a case."
"He offers excellent preparation of pleadings and court hearings."
"He is very good at putting himself in the shoes of the judges."
"He is very responsive and looks at the details."
Ranked Lawyers at
Klaka Rechtsanwälte
Germany
Members
Provided by Klaka Rechtsanwälte
Carola Onken
Oliver Rauscher
Ralf-Michael Burkhardt
Stefan Abel
Stefan Eck
Wolfgang Götz
Wolfgang Straub
Industries
Provided by Klaka Rechtsanwälte
Automobile
Banking/Insurance
Cosmetics
Energy
Fashion/Sports
Fasteners/Fixing Elements
Food, Wine, Spirits and Beer
IT
Luxury goods
Material Science & Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Pharmaceuticals/Biotechnology
Semiconductors
Telecommunications