bock legal Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten focuses on contentious IP proceedings and has a renowned design law practice, although it also handles portfolio management; its trade mark practice receives instructions both nationally and internationally. The team is led by experienced litigator and founding partner Andreas Bock and assists German medium-sized companies and large international corporations, particularly from the fashion and luxury goods industry. Jan Müller-Broich impresses with expertise in trade mark and design law matters and recently acted in disputes before the EUIPO. Advising on unconventional trade marks is a focus for Benedikt Frank, who made partner in January 2023.
Testimonials
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'Special knowledge in colour trade marks. In-depth knowledge of intellectual property protection, highest quality of advice and matter handling.'
'Innovative and creative in their legal advice, yet pragmatic for an industrial company.'
'Andreas Bock manages to quickly understand complicated factual and legal issues and to offer practice-oriented legal advice within a very short time. He always keeps the client's economic interests in mind. He is also a good negotiator, both in and out of court.'
- 'With Benedikt Frank you always receive excellent advice. He analyses facts and arguments in a very short time. He is very familiar with the latest case law on intellectual property protection and knows how to apply it skilfully.'
'The law firm has a high level of professional expertise. If you have urgent concerns, you can rely on them being dealt with at short notice.'
'Jan Müller-Broich is a very experienced lawyer and a very pleasant sparring partner who doesn't let himself be disturbed, but knows how to get to the heart of the legal situation calmly and precisely.'
'High degree of pragmatism combined with excellent quality legal solutions. Very good forensics, quick reaction and good office organisation.'
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
- Giorgio Armani S.p.A.
- Valora
- MRH Trowe Gruppe
- Audiotec Fischer GmbH
- Yves Saint Laurent
- Kettler Holding GmbH
- CEPEWA GmbH
- Balenciaga S.A.S.
Work highlights
- Representing a connection technology company in several proceedings, including several urgent trade fair matters (interim injunction proceedings) in connection with community designs and 3D trade marks.
- Annual representation of Vodafone in dozens of UWG proceedings (active and passive), most recently in connection with advertising statements about the expansion and quality of the 5G network before the Hamburg Higher Regional Court.
- Strategic advice and procedural representation of a cleaning equipment manufacturer in various trade mark disputes.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andreas Bock