Taylor Wessing manages a considerable trade mark portfolio across a wide range of sectors, which is not least due to the firm's international network. The practice further acts in disputes before various courts and authorities such as the BGH and EUIPO. In addition to the firm's international offices, the German trade mark team also benefits from its network with IP agency Beijing Tailun, which allows for a strong foothold in the Chinese market. Contentious matters and strategic advice are among the core competencies of practice head Olaf Gillert, who combines his trade mark skills with expertise in design, copyright and competition law.
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Key clients
- About You SE
- ABB
- AstraZeneca
- Check24
- Deutsche Telekom AG
- Deutscher Sparkassen- und Giroverband e.V.
- DHL
- Dr. Schnell
- Fujifilm
- Nio GmbH
- Topps International
- Villeroy & Boch
Work highlights
- Advising and representing Deutsche Telekom AG on the colour trade mark 'Magenta'.
- Representation of NIO GmbH in infringement proceedings brought by Audi AG.
- Represented Topps International in a successful appeal against a Board of Appeal decision declaring a 3D confectionery baby bottle trade mark revoked due to non-use.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Olaf Gillert