Intellectual Property: Trade Mark & Unfair Competition

Christian Harmsen is regularly instructed by prominent international pharmaceutical and telecommunications companies in patent infringement proceedings.

Oliver Jüngst is at his most visible advising clients from the TMT and life sciences sectors. His practice covers a range of contentious matters, including patent infringement and nullity proceedings.

Richard Dissmann offers notable knowledge in trade mark matters. He regularly handles unfair competition disputes and infringement cases relating to cosmetics and medicinal products.

Uwe Lüken is a well-regarded trade mark practitioner with experience in disputes, including preliminary injunctions, as well as portfolio management and trade mark clearance topics. He is further acknowledged for his expertise in colour marks.

Frederik Thiering is a partner in Bird & Bird's Hamburg office who specialises in trade mark and unfair competition law. He frequently advises his clients on managing their portfolios, protects them against attacks by third parties and represents them in registration, opposition and cancellation proceedings before various German and European trade mark courts.

Joseph Fesenmair handles both contentious and non-contentious trade mark matters, including design law contracts, portfolio management and designation of origin disputes. He is particularly active on mandates in the automotive and sports sectors.