D Young & Co LLP is particularly renowned for cross-border matters and benefits from a strong connection to its British offices. The Munich-based team is ideally positioned for intra-European cases and, under the leadership of IP lawyer Jana Bogatz, advises on the development and enforcement of trade mark portfolios, for example in the context of legal disputes and border seizures. Yvonne Stone made partner in April 2024 and assists with opposition proceedings and availability searches, among other matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'Very compact and approachable team. Technically competent and very pleasant to work with.'
- 'Jana Bogatz: Technically competent. Pays attention to details without losing sight of the bigger picture.'
- 'Jana Bogatz' team is proactive and, most importantly, when it comes to managing large portfolios, they react quickly.'
- 'We have been working with Jana Bogatz and her team on trade mark matters for years. Jana has very profound expertise in trade marks and has worked at the EUIPO; she also has excellent international connections.'
- 'They are really easy to work with. They provide concise reports explaining the pros and cons of available approaches, which is a significant time saver in reporting.'
- 'Yvonne Stone: Also technically competent. Very pleasant to deal with.'
- 'We have been working with Jana for years. She is very well prepared and always contributes important considerations that help clients make an easy decision.'
- 'Jana Bogatz and Yvonne Stone are our main contacts. Both are responsive and give clear, concise advice.'
Key clients
- Asahi Kasei
- American Eagle Outfitters (Retail Royalty)
- DuPont de Nemours
- Fresenius Kabi
- GKN Aerospace
- Hard Rock
- Marriott International
- Skechers
- Teva Pharmaceuticals / Ratiopharm
- The Dow Chemical Company
- Brompton Bicyle
- Cosmetic Warriors (Lush)
- KWS Saat SE
- Sunseeker International
- UPS
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jana Bogatz