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Our diverse and international team of lawyers and economists advises clients in English, German and Polish.
Trademark registration and protection in Germany and the EU.
Representation in unfair competition and compliance matters.
Commercial contracts and legal support for business transactions in Germany.
Company formation, corporate governance, and shareholder advice.
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Why a Trademark Search Is Essential and How It Works A trademark search (also known as a trademark clearance search) examines whether a planned trademark conflicts with earlier registered or otherwise protected signs. Its purpose is to identify legal risks before filing and to prevent opposition proceedings, injunctions or forced rebranding. A professional trademark search […]
Trademark Registration Guide: How to Register a Trademark in Germany, the EU and Internationally Why Trademark Registration Matters for Businesses Trademarks serve a fundamental commercial purpose: they identify goods and services as originating from a specific business and distinguish them from those of competitors. At the same time, consumers associate trademarks with particular quality standards, […]
Opposition proceedings before the German Patent and Trade Mark Office (Deutsches Patent- und Markenamt, DPMA) are a central instrument of trademark enforcement under German law. They allow owners of earlier rights to challenge the registration of a later German trademark in an administrative procedure that is significantly faster and more cost-efficient than civil litigation. In […]
For years, it was disputed whether violations of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) could be pursued by competitors under the German Unfair Competition Act (UWG). The question was particularly relevant for online businesses, where data-driven marketing and automated processing are part of everyday operations. This legal uncertainty has been fully resolved. CJEU and BGH: […]
Introduction: AI Has Long Been Everyday Reality in E-Commerce Hardly any online retailer is aware that the AI Act has already triggered the first obligations as of February 2025. Anyone who still believes that AI only concerns large platforms like Amazon, eBay or tech companies like OpenAI risks fines and warning letters – often without […]
Amazon: Opportunity and legal risk in one platform For many businesses, Amazon is both a key sales channel and a legal minefield. The platform’s reach is unparalleled — yet with that scale comes exposure to imitation, trademark misuse, and unfair competition by third-party sellers. Repeatedly, brands encounter counterfeit or misleading listings that mimic their products and […]
