Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Unfair Competition

Taylor Wessing boasts notable activity in patent litigation, representing clients in infringement and nullity cases in the life sciences, telecommunications and technology sectors. The law firm additionally acts for clients in a range of trade mark litigation, including disputes concerning customs seizures and trade mark enforcement. It also advises on unfair competition and advertising matters, as well as assisting clients with portfolio management.

"Taylor Wessing provide extremely quick responses and are service-oriented."

"The law firm provides fast responses, is commercially minded and has a practical approach. It also demonstrates availability for urgent matters."

"The lawyers are creative and I would recommend them."

"The lawyers are extraordinarily dedicated. They bend over backwards to give times and consideration and make themselves available."

"The lawyers have an in-depth technical approach to German procedural issues and an exceptional understanding of how German procedures are perceived in other jurisdictions."

Sabine Rojahn has a longstanding reputation in the IP world and continues to support clients in patent infringement disputes. "Sabine Rojahn is a greatly experienced attorney."

Christian Lederer advises on nullity and patent infringement proceedings, frequently acting for clients in the life sciences and technology sectors. "He knows how to communicate, has a feeling for where people stand and is well prepared."

Christoph de Coster is frequently instructed by clients from the life sciences industry to handle patent infringement cases, including preliminary injunctions. He routinely advises pharmaceutical companies before the German and European authorities.

Dietrich Kamlah represents life sciences and telecommunications clients in patent infringement disputes, offering additional knowledge of SEP matters. "Dietrich Kamlah is an incredibly in-depth, hard-working and precise legal analyst. He is a great advocate who shows an in-depth understanding of the German court system."

Gisbert Hohagen represents clients from life sciences field in patent litigation and also offers expertise in employee invention matters.

Thomas Pattloch heads Taylor Wessing's China Group. He speaks fluent Mandarin and advises Chinese clients on patent disputes in Germany, including patent infringement cases. He is further active on trade mark disputes. "Thomas Pattloch at Taylor Wessing left me a great impression. He has a high professional standard and can communicate in three languages, including Chinese, English and German, and has a broad network in the EU region."