Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Unfair Competition

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.

"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."

Klaka represented Deichmann in trade mark cancellation proceedings before the CJEU.

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."

Munich-based Stefan Abel regularly represents French clients in trade mark and unfair competition proceedings against German competitors. He also handles disputes related to design infringement.