DLA Piper focuses on the media, gaming and technology sectors, but also acts for clients in the consumer goods, hospitality and automotive industries. The practice comprehensively advises on trade mark, design and competition law, assists with both portfolio management as well as with strategic matters and litigation, and clients further benefit from the firm's international network in cross-border matters. Stefan Engels leads the group and, alongside trade mark advice, also handles competition, copyright and press issues. Companies from the technology, life sciences and sports sectors regularly rely on IP lawyer Burkhard Führmeyer. Counsel Gabriele Engels (trade mark management, digital issues) joined D Young & Co LLP in April 2023.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
'Very quick response time and competent and, above all, balanced assessment of legal situations. Precise presentation of the feasibility of legal steps and the opportunities and risks of different steps.'
'Careful consideration of options and prioritisation of out-of-court, amicable settlements. In the event of a conflict, however, they take consistent and emphatic action and resolve the situation.'
'The collaboration is based on trust and is based on the highest level of competence and professionalism.'
Key clients
- Bacardi Ltd.
- BRITA GmbH
- Bayer AG
- Boston Consulting Group Inc.
- CFA Institute
- Happy Socks AB
- Heinrich Bauer Verlag KG
- HSBC
- Hyatt International
- Lululemon
- Nike Inc.
- Parship Meet Group
- Ralph Lauren Europe
- Rituals Cosmetics
- Spin Master
- The Football Association Premier League United
- Unilever
- ZeniMax Media
Work highlights
- Representing CFA Institute in three different appeal proceedings, all currently pending before the ECJ.
- Represented Nike in several trade mark infringement proceedings against Adidas.
- Representing Bayer in the legal enforcement of its rights to one of its brands in the OTC sector.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Stefan Engels