Frankfurt-based bock legal Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten is renowned for contentious trade mark and design proceedings, especially those within the fashion and luxury goods industry. The practice is also well versed in counterfeiting, for example in the context of border seizures, and has further expertise in the management of extensive trade mark portfolios. Andreas Bock leads the team and often appears in nullity and opposition proceedings, while Jan Müller-Broich is particularly convincing in design infringement proceedings. Michael Fügen retired at the end of 2023.
Testimonials
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'Excellent cooperation, requests are processed very promptly, you always feel like you are on priority level 1, highly professional, pragmatic and personable.'
'Andreas Bock: Excellent knowledge of colour trade marks, excellent strategist who pays attention to pragmatism and effort.'
'Benedikt Frank: highest professionalism and quality case management.'
Key clients
- Drykorn Modevertriebs GmbH & Co. KG
- Vodafone GmbH
- Guccio Gucci S.p.A.
- Vario Büroeinrichtungen GmbH & Co. KG
- Rothenberger Group
- The Swatch Group SA
- InfectoPharm Arzneimittel und Consilium GmbH / Pädia GmbH
- telc GmbH
- Reimo Reisemobil GmbH
- Bottega Veneta S.r.l.
- COMPO GmbH
- K+S AG
- Cebi Italy S.p.A.
- Ärztliche Verrechnungsstelle Büdingen GmbH
- Europäische Zentralbank (EZB)
- Giorgio Armani S.p.A.
- Valora (backWERK, Ditsch, Frittenwerk)
- Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG
- MRH Trowe Gruppe
- Audiotec Fischer GmbH
- Kettler Holding GmbH
- CEPEWA GmbH
- Balenciaga S.A.S.
Work highlights
- Representation of a connection technology company in a large number of urgent trade fair cases (interim injunction proceedings) on the occasion of the SPS 2023, Light & Building 2024 and Hannover Messe 2024 trade fairs in connection with Community design infringements and 3D trade mark infringements.
- Strategic advice and representation of a cleaning equipment manufacturer in various trade mark disputes, including in connection with a colour trade mark that has been established by common law.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andreas Bock