As a specialised IP boutique offering, Bardehle Pagenberg covers the entire life cycle of brands, from building up brand portfolios through to their legal enforcement, and can also adeptly serve interface areas such as competition and licensing law. The practice is a sought-after advisor, particularly in technical sectors such as telecommunications and automotive, but is also regularly instructed in the sports and pharmaceutical sectors. In addition to its German locations Munich, Düsseldorf and Hamburg, the firm also has offices in Barcelona and Paris and therefore further impresses on a pan-European level. Claus Eckhartt, who focuses on border seizures, parallel imports and IP transactions, jointly heads the team with Philipe Kutschke, who is active in dispute resolution and prosecution.
Testimonials
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- 'The team at Bardehle is very successful in processing our trade marks on time. They provide us with excellent service! They are always up to date with us and have great expertise in the trade marks. They are very responsive and communicate well.'
- 'I mainly work with Claus Eckhartt, who understands our system very well and offers us a great service! He evaluates our matters in detail, gives us a good recommendation and then carries it out to our satisfaction.'
- 'Philippe Kutschke provides our company with very competent and targeted advice. We are confident that with our new strategy and Mr Kutschke at our side, we will be able to improve even further.'
- 'At Bardehle Pagenberg, strategic advice on trade mark matters is geared towards quick solutions with long-term effects. The prudent advice also includes "sideshows" and aims at conclusive solutions. Our success proves them right.'
- 'Philippe Kutschke is in charge of strategic brand consulting for our company. His pleasant and engaging nature has often helped to break the ice in seemingly deadlocked negotiations. He remains firm on the matter and, where necessary, tries to achieve the best result for his clients through compromises.'
- 'Bardehle Pagenberg enjoys a reputation like thunder in the industry. We ourselves use them successfully for those cases where other law firms fail or which cannot be lost from the outset. We also like to turn to this firm for international cases'
- 'For trade marks, we work with Philipe Kutschke in a very trusting manner. The joint search for the best solution to a problem and the discussion on an equal footing describe the very pleasant collaboration with him.'
Key clients
- Abbott Diabetes Care
- adidas AG
- Advanced Micro Devices
- air up group GmbH
- Arc`Teryx Equipment Inc.
- BHS Corrugated Maschinen- und Anlagenbau GmbH
- Decathlon SE
- Diesel S.p.A
- Campari Group
- Gardena GmbH
- Gronard GmbH
- L’Oréal
- Marriott Worldwide Corporation
- Mondelez
- Occhio GmbH
- reer GmbH
- Reckitt
- Sunhero GmbH
- XL-Engergy Marketing s.p.zoo
Work highlights
- Advising and representing Mondelez in disputes, including cross-border disputes, relating to its brand portfolio in the food sector (Milka, Oreo, Tuc, Philadelphia, etc.).
- Representation of Gardena/Husqvarna in trade mark infringement proceedings (as defendant) against AL-KO.
- Advising air up group GmbH on building a global brand and design portfolio, as well as on cross-border matters, border seizure procedures and legal disputes, including court proceedings.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Claus Eckhartt, Philipe Kutschke