JUVE Handbook of Commercial Law Firms 2022/2023 - Trademark and Competition Law

The law firm is one of the leading litigation firms in trademark and competition law, which has achieved an impressive reputation among German medium-sized companies with its partner-centered advisory approach.

Ranking Trademark and Design Law - Volume 3 / ★★★★☆
Ranking Competition Law - Volume 3/ ★★★★★

Comment: The law firm is one of the leading litigation firms in trademark and competition law, which has achieved an impressive reputation among German medium-sized companies with its partner-centered advisory approach. For many years, the firm has represented BMW in numerous, often fundamental proceedings, most recently in a highly regarded ECJ decision on the applicability of national law to subsequent claims arising from EU trademark and design infringements. In recent years, the law firm has also acquired a large experience in the disputes concerning 'M', one-letter and color trademarks and their enforcement. Klaka is also working more and more extensively for other large German companies such as long-term clients Deichmann and Beiersdorf. But in particular its specialization in geographical indications of origin continues to spread - also internationally: Klaka has been representing the Champagne Association for a long time, and recently other associations for the protection of French designations of origin have been joining as clients. A highlight in this field, however, took place in Germany: Klaka closely advised its long-standing client Nomos on trademark and antitrust law in connection with the introduction of the " Glashüttenverordnung".

Strengths: Legal representation, broad experience with geographical indications of origin

Often recommended: Dr. Ralf Hackbarth ("simply a great lawyer", competitor), Dr. Andreas Schulz, Dr. Stefan Eck ("very competent in license agreement law, quick comprehension, recognizes the client's needs and implements them in a goal-oriented manner", client), Dr. Wolfgang Götz, Dr. Stefan Abel, Oliver Rauscher ("excellent advice in trademark law", client), Dr. Constantin Kurtz, Dr. Michael Nieder, Dr. Wolfgang Straub, zunehmend: Florian Schmidt-Sauerhöfer

Team: 9 partners, 3 associates, 2 of counsel

Strengths: Trademark and design law advice and litigation as well as registration and administrative practice.
In competition law, in particular litigation, often at the interface with food and copyright law as well as drug advertising law. Renowned practice in patent litigation.

Leading names in trademark and competition law

KLAKA
Dr. Ralf Hackbarth

 

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