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IP Litigation

Intellectual Property is a key asset for modern companies. Trademarks, designs and copyrights secure innovative advantages, brand identity and economic success. If these rights are infringed – or if there is an allegation of infringement – decisive and strategically astute action is required.

We specialise in out-of-court and in-court representation in Intellectual Property. Whether product piracy, trademark infringement, allegations of plagiarism or unfair imitation – we examine the prospects of success, analyse the legal context and represent our clients in warning letter proceedings. If legal proceedings are initiated, we develop an individual litigation strategy, which we pursue in consultation with our clients. This includes preliminary injunction proceedings as well as main action proceedings. At the same time, we keep an eye on possible out-of-court solutions vis settlement negotiations.

Our expertise also covers complex disputes with an international dimension. In cross-border court proceedings, we draw on a proven network of international colleagues and coordinate the various proceedings in line with a uniform litigation strategy.

Expertise:

  • Judicial and extrajudicial enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights (Trademarks, Work Title Rights, Designs, Copyright, Unfair Competition Law)
  • Defence against injunctive relief, information and damages claims
  • Support in preliminary injunction proceedings/filing of protective briefs
  • Strategic litigation in unfair competition matters and other IP disputes
  • Coordination of cross-border proceedings in cooperation with international law firms

Blog Intellectual Property

  • Copyrights
  • Intellectual Property
  • Licensing
  • Media Law
  • Unfair Competition

EU AI Act: New transparency requirements from August 2026

Chatbots, automated text generation, image generators and AI-powered marketing campaigns – companies are now using artificial intelligence in a variety of areas. With further provisions of the EU AI Act coming into force on 2 August 2026, the legal requirements…

  • Intellectual Property
  • IP Litigation
  • Unfair Competition

“Shrinkage” of a chocolate bar – Misleading under Unfair Competition Law?

In its judgment of 13 May 2026, the Regional Court of Bremen (File No. 12 O 118/25) handed down a widely noted ruling on so-called ‘shrinkflation’. The central issue is whether reducing the contents of a chocolate bar whilst leaving…

  • Copyrights
  • Inheritance & Bequests
  • Intellectual Property
  • Media Law
  • Notary
  • Succession Planning & Gifts

AI & Will Drafting – Why modern Wills should take Artificial Intelligence into Account

The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) is not only opening up new technical possibilities – it is also raising legal questions. Celebrities, artists and, more generally, creative people whose voices, faces or works could be reconstructed, used or otherwise…

  • Intellectual Property
  • IP Litigation
  • Media Law
  • Unfair Competition

“Market leader, No. 1, the best” – Advertising with claims of market leadership

In a highly competitive market environment, companies often resort to advertising claims that highlight their unique position in relation to competitors. Claims such as “market leader” or “No. 1” help set them apart, generate attention and, where applicable, boost sales.…

  • Brand Management
  • Intellectual Property
  • Licensing
  • Title Protection
  • Trademarks

BPatG: Increase in bad faith trademark applications

The German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA) has issued an official notice regarding the increase in bad faith trademark applications (Notice dated 11 February 2026). According to the DPMA, since mid-2025 there has been an increase in trademark applications where…

  • Brand Management
  • Intellectual Property
  • IP Litigation
  • Licensing
  • Media Law
  • Title Protection
  • Trademarks

BGH: No title protection for “Miss Moneypenny”

The German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has ruled that movie character “Miss Moneypenny” from the James Bond series is not protected as a title under German Trademark Law. On the basis of this assessment, a lawsuit brought by the…