Gleiss Lutz offers a wide range of trade mark advice, including the development of international protection strategies and the enforcement of intellectual property rights at European level. The team has particular expertise in digital issues, where it regularly deals with questions relating to social media and metaverses. Unconventional trade mark forms, such as color and color combination trade marks, represent another mainstay of the group which is headed by Stefan Weidert; he primarily assists clients from the healthcare sector. The team also assists with transactional IP matters such as carve-outs and joint ventures, for which Matthias Werner is a key contact.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The team is experienced and always at the forefront of industry developments. They are always approachable and give very clear and practical advice. We have complete confidence in them and their abilities, particularly when dealing with English-speaking clients.'
- 'I mainly work with Alexander Molle, a renowned name in the technology sector who is always seen at the most important technology law conferences. Also worth mentioning is Andreas Wehlau in the Munich office.'
'Highest quality, very good accessibility, good integration with other specialists from the firm (important for large projects).'
'Matthias Werner is a true expert in trade marks. He provides advice that is opportunity-oriented and appropriate to the target group and was always very easy to reach for us as a client. The results are always of the highest quality.'
- 'An excellent all-round firm with in-depth knowledge of intellectual property.'
- 'Andreas Wehlau is excellent. He has an extensive practice and an excellent client list. He provides excellent and timely advice and obviously has extensive experience.'
- 'Gleiss Lutz has a highly developed trade mark practice with comprehensive expertise and experience.'
- 'Andreas Wehlau is first class. He is an effective lawyer both on the case and in court. His extensive knowledge of trade marks has served the client well.'
Key clients
- Heidelberg Materials
- STIHL (Andreas Stihl AG & Co. KG),
- Cherry Europe GmbH
- C Josef Lamy GmbH
- Stellantis/Opel Automobile GmbH
- General Logistics Systems Germany GmbH & Co. OHG
- Shopify, Inc.
- ATOSS Software AG
- Rheinmetall
- ZF Friedrichshafen AG
- Munich Re
- Schaltbau Holding AG
- ara AG & Salamander GmbH
- Rübezahl Schokoladen GmbH
- Carl Zeiss AG
- d&b Audiotechnik
Work highlights
- Advising HeidelbergCement on its global rebranding under the new brand name “Heidelberg Materials”.
- Representing Shopify Inc. in a landmark dispute before the ECJ concerning the impact of BREXIT on decisions of the Board of Appeal in ongoing proceedings.
- Representation of Supponor in infringement proceedings (main action and interim injunction) as well as nullity proceedings in the context of a technology for multiplying digital/virtual advertising space at live sporting events (e.g. Bundesliga).
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Stefan Weidert