Hamburg IP boutique Harte-Bavendamm Rechtsanwälte has a proven track record in trade mark litigation and often acts in cross-border proceedings. Other mainstays include trade mark and design portfolio management as well as advice on digital issues, while being instructed by clients from a broad industry spectrum, including food and fashion. Andrea Jaeger-Lenz enjoys an excellent reputation for representing clients before German and EU courts and also assists with trade mark and design portfolio management. In addition to trade marks, Henning Harte-Bavendamm's expertise also covers competition and copyright law. Cathérine Elkemann (trade mark, competition and medicinal product advertising law) is another key contact for both strategic issues and litigation.
Testimonials
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'Harte-Bavendamm is a first-class boutique that combines the highest level of expertise, experience and service in trade mark and competition law. The firm primarily renders very pragmatic, business and solution-oriented advice.'
'The team is constantly developing and rejuvenating and the young generation, alongside experienced lawyers, not only successfully takes on responsibility in long-term client relationships and thus ensures continuity, but also focuses on newer topics such as UWG advice on sustainability claims and IP advice on NFTs and the Metaverse.'
Key clients
- Desitin Deutschland GmbH
- Deutsche Bahn AG
Work highlights
- Portfolio management and trade mark advice and representation of a food manufacturer.
- Representing Thom Brown in German proceedings regarding the use of stripes.