Boutique offering Harte-Bavendamm Rechtsanwälte specialises in intellectual property law and enjoys an outstanding reputation for its competition practice: it advises clients on the entire spectrum of relevant matters, ranging from conception of advertising measures and business models to disputes surrounding misleading advertising, including greenwashing, and product imitation. Its competition focus is complemented by strengths in adjacent areas such as trade mark, design and medicinal product advertising law. Michael Goldmann and Cathérine Elkemann both enjoy an excellent reputation for competition law and act both disputes and on a strategic level.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
'A high degree of specialisation and - also as a result - a leader in unfair competition and trade marks. Hanseatic and modern at the same time, creative, in tune with the times and proactively advising. Competent team with high flexibility and clear communication.'
'Outstanding expertise from Michael Goldmann, particularly in the area of unfair competition law (UWG), first-class litigation, very high-quality pleadings, a high degree of flexibility and commitment. Strategic, pragmatic, forward-looking - and always with good style.'
Key clients
- Deutsches Rotes Kreuz
- HARIBO GmbH & Co. KG
Work highlights
- Successful legal representation of a trading company in unfair competition law proceedings concerning imitation.
- Legal representation of a manufacturer of hygiene products in active proceedings regarding the use of certain environmental claims.