rospatt is particularly known for its litigation-oriented work in the trade mark and design arena. The practice represents companies at national and European level, particularly against gray and parallel imports and with regards to the protection of non-exhausted branded goods. One of the key contacts is Rüdiger Pansch, whose experience includes representing clients in several landmark cases before the ECJ. André Sabellek is particularly active in design disputes.
Testimonials
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'rospatt has a consistently high-quality team, the quality of partners and associates is consistently high. Here, enormous experience is combined with clever strategy. Always our first choice.'
'The team works closely together; if our main contact is unavailable, another lawyer immediately takes care of the matter (external contact) and coordinates with them internally if necessary; the team has an outstanding client focus.'
'The staff we communicated with via email are very friendly and competent.'
'Technically very good and very reliable.'
- 'Rüdiger Pansch – outstanding expert in design law, clever in weighing things up and always keeping an eye on all aspects, even in complex situations.'
Key clients
- Almirall
- ArcelorMittal
- Avega
- Dernier
- Goodlife Fashion
- Styleboom
- Paul Green
- MarJo Leder & Tracht
- Orbis Textil
- Enders Colsman
- Equiteam/Equimero
- Ferrari
- Joboo
- Mauser Packaging Solutions
- New Wave Group AB
- Niessing
- Paul Green
- Schneider Electric
- Thonet
Work highlights
- Representation of Ferrari in a dispute concerning the “Testarossa” trade mark.
- Advice to Ferrari on the handling of the prosecution of trade mark and design infringements at the Nuremberg Toy Fair.
- Representation of Jobs GmbH in several preliminary injunctions concerning design law and also due to unfair imitation of the so-called “stacking stones”, a multifunctional movement toy for children.