Chambers Global & Europe 2022

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.

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 trademarks, including trademark 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.

 

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.

Andreas Schulz is recognised by market sources as "a dependable trade mark practitioner." His broad practice includes infringement proceedings, cancellation actions and unfair competition topics.

Sources note that Constantin Kurtz"handles matters very quickly and diligently," further finding him "really good to work with." He is routinely called upon to act on infringement, nullity and patent entitlement 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.

Olaf Giebe excels in patent litigation, including infringement claims, enforcements and parallel opposition proceedings. A firm favourite for German as well as for multinational companies, he enjoys excellent recognition as a "highly respected" figure in the market.


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

Anderas Schulz
Band 5

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