Chambers Global and Europe 2023
Germany – Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation – Tier 4
Germany – Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Unfair Competition – Tier 4
What the team is known for 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 extensive 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.
Strengths: "Klaka's communication channels are relatively simple, you can always reach everyone."
Work highlights: Klaka successfully represented BMW in a trade mark infringement case against Volvo.
Notable practitioners
Stefan Abel regularly represents French clients in trade mark and unfair competition proceedings against German competitors. He also handles disputes related to design infringement.
Olaf Giebe enjoys an excellent reputation in the German patent market. He excels in patent litigation, including infringement claims, enforcements and parallel opposition proceedings.
Ralf Hackbarth is a well-known name in the market and boasts extensive experience in a broad remit of matters. He regularly represents leading automotive manufacturing companies in international trade mark and unfair competition proceedings.
Constantin Kurtz is routinely called upon to act on infringement, nullity and patent entitlement proceedings. His expertise also extends to standard-essential patent matters. "He is very experienced, approachable and reacts quickly."
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.
Ranked Lawyers
Intellectual Property Germany
Stefan Abel
Foreign expert for France
Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation Germany
Olaf Giebe
Band 1
Constantin Kurtz
Band 5
Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Unfair Competition Germany
Ralf Hackbarth
Band 2
Andreas Schulz
Band 5
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