Legal 500 Germany 2023/2024 - Trademark and Competition law

https://www.legal500.com/firms/11439-klaka-rechtsanwalte/12235-munich-germany/

Ranking Trademark Law - Tier 1
Ranking Design Law - Tier 1

KLAKA is a renowned IP boutique known for its expertise in contentious trade mark and design law proceedings before courts, the DPMA and the EUIPO. Here, its expertise is called upon by a wide spectrum of sectors, ranging from automotive, pharmaceuticals and fashion to energy and luxury goods. The group also assists clients with the management and expansion of international trade mark portfolios. Trade mark, design and competition lawyer Ralf Hackbarth heads the practice and further enjoys an excellent reputation for his expertise in geographical indications of origin and domain law. Designations of origin as well as geographic indications of origin also represent a significant part of Carola Onken's skill set, which she frequently applies in registration and objection proceedings at German and European level. Andreas Schulz impresses with experience in food and drug-related issues, while Stefan Abel often acts for French clients.

Leading individual
Carola Onken - KLAKA Rechtsanwälte

Hall of Fame
Ralf Hackbarth - KLAKA Rechtsanwälte

Other key lawyers:
Florian Schmidt-Sauerhöfer; Andreas Schulz; Susanne Schackert; Stefan Abel; Carola Onken; Oliver Rauscher

Testimonials

‘Very pleasant, flexible, uncomplicated and solution-oriented cooperation. The solutions proposed are well thought out and tailored to the client’s needs.’

‘Ralf Hackbarth: Excellent trade mark lawyer, very pleasant to deal with; offers targeted and well thought-out solutions. Maneuver through complex proceedings with a great overview.’

‘Florian Schmidt-Sauerhöfer: Very well versed in trade mark law; professional, competent and solution-oriented advice.’

Ranking Competition Law - Tier 1

KLAKA's competition law practice acts in close cooperation with its trade mark team on one hand and, as a stand-alone unit, particularly assists the automotive, pharmaceutical, fashion and luxury goods sectors. Clients from the finance and energy sectors also call upon the group, whose expertise extends to contentious and strategic matters. Under the leadership of trade mark, design and competition lawyer Ralf Hackbarth, the practice is further known for providing extensive advice to The Centre for Protection against Unfair Competition (Wettbewerbszentrale). Other key contacts include Andreas Schulz, who is experienced in food and drug law, and Stefan Abel, who excels in counterfeiting protection under competition law.

Practice Head:
Ralf Hackbarth

Other key lawyers:
Stefan Eck; Stefan Abel;Carola Onken; Ralf-Michael Burkhardt; Andreas Schulz; Wolfgang Straub

Testimonials

‘Boutique par excellence! Adequate team size for all requests in the area, but still not unforgiving.‘