Trademark disputes & litigation – consistently enforcing and defending your rights
When strong brands collide, conflicts are inevitable. In the event of trademark or design infringements, swift, strategic and legally precise action is crucial. Our specialist trademark lawyers consistently represent your interests – out of court, before the trademark offices and before the competent courts.
This is not just a matter of legal enforcement, but of finding economically sensible solutions. Our solicitors strategically assess each trademark dispute, weigh up the risks and opportunities, and develop an approach that protects and strengthens your market position.
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Out-of-court enforcement – clear, fast and effective
Many trademark disputes can be resolved out of court. Our solicitors enforce your rights through warning letters, cease-and-desist declarations and settlement negotiations, or defend you against unjustified claims.
The aim is always to enforce your interests efficiently and without unnecessary escalation. At the same time, our solicitors keep an eye on possible legal action so that we remain able to act at all times.
Administrative proceedings – opposition, cancellation and defence of your trademark
In addition to legal disputes, administrative proceedings play a central role in trademark law. Our solicitors represent you in opposition proceedings against more recent trademark applications as well as in cancellation proceedings based on older rights.
Whether proceedings before the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA), the European Trade Mark and Design Office (EUIPO) or in the context of international registrations: we take care of all communication with the trade mark offices and represent your interests with legal precision and strategic vision.
Legal proceedings – experienced solicitors before specialised courts
If a trademark dispute cannot be resolved out of court, our solicitors will represent you before the competent courts. These include, in particular, the specialised regional courts, higher regional courts, the Federal Patent Court and European courts such as the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) and the European Court of Justice (ECJ).
Our solicitors have extensive experience in preliminary injunction proceedings, main actions, cancellation actions and appeal proceedings. We act quickly, in a structured manner and with a clear strategic focus on the individual case.
Strategic management of trademark disputes – our solicitors at your side
Whether enforcing your own rights or defending against attacks by third parties, trademark disputes require experience, tactical acumen and legal excellence. Our solicitors will guide you through all phases of the conflict – with the aim of securing your rights and avoiding economic damage.
Contact us if you need to litigate or defend against a trademark or design dispute – for determined representation by experienced solicitors in trademark law.
Your partners
Lawyer Christian Röhl, LL.M.
Certified Intellectual Property Lawyer
Partner
Lawyer Patrick Richnow, LL.M.
Certified Intellectual Property Lawyer
Senior Associate
Lawyer Jan Haßold, LL.M.
Specialized in copyright and media law
Salary Partner
FAQ – Frequently asked questions about trademark disputes
A trademark infringement occurs when a third party uses an identical or similar sign for identical or similar goods or services without consent, thereby creating a likelihood of confusion.
Very quickly. Our solicitors will examine the situation at short notice and, if necessary, immediately initiate measures such as warning letters or preliminary injunctions.
Opposition proceedings are directed against the registration of a newer trademark that conflicts with older rights. Our solicitors represent you in these proceedings before the trademark offices.
Our solicitors examine the warning letter, reject unjustified claims and consistently enforce your rights.
Trademark disputes are heard before specialised regional courts, higher regional courts, the Federal Patent Court and, at European level, before the General Court and the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Not necessarily. Our solicitors always examine whether an out-of-court settlement makes more economic sense or whether legal enforcement is necessary.