You want to register a trademark.
We check in advance whether earlier trademarks stand in the way, choose the territory and classes and guide the application at the DPMA or EUIPO through to registration.
Register, protect, defend your trademark.
Your trademark lawyers in Berlin.
- Free initial assessment, prompt reply
- Registration, enforcement and defence from a single source
- 16 years of litigation experience
Does this sound familiar?
Someone is using your trademark or a similar sign.
Where there is a likelihood of confusion, we send a cease-and-desist letter and enforce your claims, by preliminary injunction if necessary. Anyone who waits too long after becoming aware of the infringement forfeits urgency.
You have received a cease-and-desist letter about a trademark.
Do not sign the cease-and-desist declaration without checking it: it often applies for an indefinite period and commits you to more than necessary. We check the allegation and, where sensible, negotiate a modified declaration.
An opposition has been filed against a trademark.
Whether you want to oppose or defend yourself: the deadlines are short. We represent you in proceedings before the DPMA and EUIPO.
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Knowledge
In the Knowledge section we explain how registration, searches, opposition and cease-and-desist letters work in trademark law.
- Trademark Registration – A Guide for Future Trademark Owners
- Trademark Search: Why It Is Essential and How It Works
- Trademark Law and Cease-and-Desist Notices
Have your trademark matter reviewed for free now.
Have your trademark reviewed for free
Whoever files first
usually has the better rank.
In trademark law, priority generally decides (§ 6 MarkenG). A search before filing shows whether earlier trademarks stand in the way and reduces the risk of opposition and cease-and-desist letters.
How it works
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Describe your matter
Trademark, sign and what it is about: a few sentences are enough. You can attach a letter from the other side.
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Free initial assessment
We tell you where you stand, what the risks are and what makes sense.
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You decide, we act
Costs only arise once you instruct us. Then we file, send cease-and-desist letters or defend you.
What clients say
Also against big names
Among others, we have already faced:
- Adobe
- Amazon
- Apple
- Audi
- BMW
- Burberry
- L'Oreal
- Microsoft
- Nintendo
- Prada
- Red Bull
- Samsung
Frequently asked questions
What does a trademark application cost?
That depends on the territory (Germany, EU or international) and the number of classes. The trademark office’s fees come on top. We tell you what to expect in the free initial assessment, before any costs arise.
Do I need a search before filing?
It is not mandatory, but sensible: the trademark office does not check on its own whether earlier trademarks conflict. Owners of earlier trademarks can oppose or send a cease-and-desist letter. A search shows this risk in advance.
I have received a cease-and-desist letter about a trademark. What now?
Take the deadline seriously, but do not sign anything without checking it. A cease-and-desist declaration often applies for an indefinite period. Send us the letter and we will check whether the allegation is justified.
How quickly do I have to act if someone infringes my trademark?
As quickly as possible. A preliminary injunction usually gives you court protection within one to three weeks. Anyone who waits too long after becoming aware of the infringement forfeits urgency.
Describe your matter to us
Trademark, sign and what it is about: a few sentences are enough. We will get back to you promptly with a free initial assessment.