ADVANT Beiten applies its trade mark expertise across a wide range of industries, while being particularly active in the computer games, sports, retail and automotive sectors. The international client base is advised on both prosecution and dispute resolution and benefits from the practice group's experience in newer areas, such as design infringements through 3D printing. Electronic entertainment and technology represent cornerstones of practice head Andreas Lober's expertise, who also advises on IT-related matters.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Very good advice with a very high level of competence both nationally and internationally. The collaboration is open, transparent and absolutely uncomplicated. The advice is efficient and targeted. The billing is comprehensible, clear and good.'

  • 'Tanja Hogh Holub is very good in trade marks. I also recommend Christina Hackbarth from the Munich office. Working with both of them is very pleasant and they work competently and pragmatically.'

  • 'We have a trustworthy relationship with Christina Hackbarth, who understands our business model and the issues at hand and not only provides perfect advice on current legal issues, but also approaches us proactively and points out possible future risks.'

  • 'Effective communication: They do an excellent job of communicating the seriousness of legal issues and helping us to clearly understand the risks and opportunities involved. Client-focused perspective: They understand our perspective precisely and consistently offer innovative solutions to solve problems more efficiently.'
  • 'Open and trustworthy communication. They have exceptional knowledge of the gaming industry which enables them to provide specialised and highly relevant legal advice tailored to our specific sector.'
  • 'The firm has a diverse and highly qualified team with expertise in a wide range of legal disciplines. This depth enables them to approach different issues with specialist knowledge and to provide us with comprehensive support.'
  • 'The firm always provides a prompt and attentive service, ensuring our needs are met in a timely and efficient manner. Their responsiveness is exceptional, with short turnaround times and a proactive approach to communication.'
  • 'They understand our industry and business objectives very well and offer relevant and practical legal solutions.'

Key clients

  • ADAC e. V.
  • Deutscher Fußball-Bund e.V. / DFB GmbH & Co. KG
  • INBUS IP GmbH
  • MUSTANG GmbH
  • FC Bayern München AG
  • INTERSPORT Deutschland eG
  • JAKO AG

Work highlights

  • Advising the German Football Association (DFB) on the development of a procedure for enforcing trade mark rights.
  • Advice to INBUS IP GmbH on extensive warnings and significant damages claims.
  • Representing MUSTANG GmbH in a dispute with one of its licensees.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Andreas Lober

Other key lawyers

Christina Hackbart, Tanja Hogh Holub