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Experienced. Innovative. Client-focused.

Individuals, start-ups, universities, SME's and large corporations need expert counseling in order to produce strong, successful and enforceable IP rights. Our firm is committed to our clients’ needs in this area.

We offer experienced, effective and proactive IP counseling including evaluation, clearing and prosecution of trademarks and designs on a cost-effective basis. We specialize in litigating trademark, design and unfair competition disputes. Understanding our clients’ business needs and converting this information into strategies resulting in valuable and enforceable IP rights is our passion and commitment.

Besides offering legal advice, we offer on-site counseling through one or more of our experts. We advise on how to set up an IP department, implement necessary IP processes (e.g. in the field of licensing) and respective IP software. We also review IP portfolios, give strategic advice on how to broaden and strengthen IP rights and point out possible cost savings without losing protection. Through collaboration and sharing of know-how, we train our clients to be successful.

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Trademarks

Trademarks are the basis for the launch and marketing of successful products and services. Consumers recognize brands and related logos, making a base for your brand value and reputation.

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Designs

The world is surrounded by designed products, e.g. furniture, lights, mobile phones and PDA’s, cars, shoes, handbags etc. Capturing and protecting the uniqueness of a product is the aim of design protection.

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Copyrights

A copyright is a form of protection for the authors of “original works of authorship,” including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic and certain other intellectual works, e.g. computer programs. The copyright gives the author of an original work an exclusive right for a certain time period (e.g. in Germany 70 years after the author’s death) in relation to that work, including its publication, distribution and adaptation.

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Licensing

Licensing is a marketing and brand extension tool that is widely used by owners of trademarks, patents, copyrights, designs, etc. The owner of an IP right cannot just market the product himself, but, can license certain rights for a fee to third parties and thereby, e.g. outsource (manufacturing) risks.

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Patents

In many industry sectors, technical innovative solutions constitute the key elements for success. Patent and utility models that grant the owner a monopoly for the utilization of new technologies, often represent an essential company asset for its owner. At the same time, these monopolies prove to be significant obstacles for competitors.

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Competition Law

Competition law describes the rules of fair play in the market. The German Act against Unfair Competition (in German: UWG) is a sharp and quick tool in the daily struggle against unfair practices. Unfair competition, such as misleading advertising or aggressive commercial practices, usually relate to companies that compete for the end users of their products.

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Product piracy

Product and brand piracy jeopardizes sales, erodes customer trust, and poses significant liability risks for companies.

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Corporate Law

How a company manages its intellectual property rights internally is determined by its chosen legal form and corporate structure.

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Software Law

In the EU, copyright automatically protects software from the moment it is created—without the need for registration. The author alone holds the right to reproduce, distribute, and modify the software.

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Sports

Sports require clear rules. Only then can everyone work together effectively. We ensure fair play among all stakeholders, athletes, sponsors, clubs, and the media—within the legal framework.

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Industries

Whether in the electronic, pharmaceutical, food, beverage, beauty, fashion, retailing, luxury goods, software, sports, banking, medical, or manufacturing industries—we offer the perfect solution for your business across all these sectors and many more.