IP boutique offering Lorenz Seidler Gossel offers a broad range of trade mark skills, but particularly scores with its in-depth expertise in contentious proceedings, which the practice frequently handles on behalf of clients from the entertainment, fashion and sports sectors. Here, the group is often involved in complex litigation on an international level. With Philipp Neuwald, Christian Rassmann and Dirk Wiedemann, the practice houses a trio experienced in trade mark disputes. Benjamin Sorg (trade mark, design and competition law) left the firm in March 2024.

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Testimonials

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  • 'We have always felt very well looked after and supported by the LSG law firm and its experienced team. Thorough work, well thought-out strategies and clear communication give us a lot of confidence and security when making decisions.'

  • 'Dirk Wiedemann's well thought-out strategies and clear communication show a strong understanding of the field, which has led to some important successes. The pragmatic approach with understanding of our business interests and our industry aims for a safe path, with caution and common sense. Such cooperation is a pleasure.'

  • 'Everyone is always up to date and available at all times.'

  • 'Matthias Ringer: Best consideration of industry-specific characteristics, clear communication, very high success rate, fair billing, extremely pleasant on a human level.'

  • 'They carefully consider each client's trade marks and appreciate the uniqueness of each situation. They act promptly and professionally.'
  • 'Matthias Ringer is hardworking and considerate and a pleasure to work with. Matthias understands the details and nuances of complex issues, which is important for enforcing client's interests.'
  • 'Lorenz Seidler Gossel offers concentrated expertise without the excessive anonymity of a mega-law firm.'

  • 'Long-term collaboration, especially with Philipp Neuwald. Trust based on experience, openness and competence.'

Key clients

  • adidas AG
  • Paulaner AG
  • NAMILIA
  • GABOR
  • Rheinmetall AG
  • YFood Labs GmbH
  • Casio Keisanki Kabushiki Kaisha
  • ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE
  • FIFA
  • Liebherr-International Deutschland GmbH
  • OC Oerlikon Corporation AG
  • Salamander Industrie-Produkte GmbH
  • Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co OHG
  • Tamara Comolli Fine Jewelry GmbH

Work highlights

  • Legal representation of Paulaner AG in a dispute with the brewery S. Riegele (“Riegele”) from Augsburg regarding the use of the trade mark “Spezi”.
  • Representation of adidas AG in appeal proceedings against Nike for trade mark infringement.
  • Successful representation of fashion label Namilia against Hermes for alleged imitation of the “Birkin Bag”.

Other key lawyers

Christian Rassmann, Philipp Neuwald, Dirk Wiedemann, Matthias Ringer