German Trademark Agents/ European Trademark Agents/ Law Specialists/ Attorneys-at-law/ Patent AttorneysGerman trademark agents specialize in registering, managing, and enforcing trademarks at national, EU, and international levels. In Germany, we assist clients in conducting trademark searches, filing applications with the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA), and handling objections or refusals. We also represent clients in opposition and cancellation proceedings, ensuring their brands are legally protected. If conflicts arise, we negotiate coexistence agreements or represent clients in civil litigation before German courts. In the European Union (EU), we manage EU trademark (EUTM) registrations with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), covering all 27 member states. We handle trademark opposition and invalidation actions against infringing EU-wide applications. Our work includes monitoring potential trademark conflicts, advising on EU-wide enforcement strategies, and working with customs authorities to prevent counterfeit imports under EU Regulation 608/2013. Additionally, we provide litigation support before the General Court (EGC) and the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in trademark disputes. On an international level, we facilitate global trademark protection through the Madrid System (WIPO), allowing clients to register their trademarks in over 130 countries with a single application. We advise on territorial expansion strategies, handle international oppositions, and manage renewals. Additionally, we ensure compliance with international treaties such as the Paris Convention and TRIPS Agreement, which provide priority rights and enforcement mechanisms. In cross-border disputes, we collaborate with global IP attorneys to protect our clients’ brands worldwide. Beyond registration and enforcement, we offer comprehensive trademark portfolio management, ensuring timely renewals, licensing agreements, and assignments to maximize brand value. We also conduct trademark audits and due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and business expansions. Our expertise extends to advising on non-traditional trademarks like colors, sounds, and 3D marks, ensuring cutting-edge brand protection. In an increasingly digital world, we also combat online brand abuse, domain name disputes, and misleading Google AdWords usage to maintain brand integrity. | Michael Horak, LL.M.Attorney-at-law
Graduate Engineer
Certified Intellectual Property Law Specialist
Certified Copyright and Media Law Specialist | | Julia ZiegelerAttorney-at-law
Certified Intellectual Property Law Specialist
Certified Copyright and Media Law Specialistal law | | Anna Elisabeth Umberg, LL.M., M.A.Attorney-at-law, German Trademark Agent
Certified Intellectual Property Law Specialist | | Andree EckhardPatent Attorney, German Trademark Agent
Diploma in Physics
European Trademark Attorney and Design Attorney | | Katharina Gitmann-KopilevichAttorney-at-law, German Trademark Agent
Certified Intellectual Property Law Specialist | | Karoline BehrendAttorney-at-law, German Trademark Agent
Certified Procurement Law Specialist | | Johanna K. M眉ller-K眉hne, PhDPatent Attorney
Diploma in Bioscience
European Patent Attorney
European Trademark Attorney and Design Attorney |
| Andreas FriedleinAttorney-at-law, German Trademark Agent | | Stefan KarfusehrAttorney-at-law, German Trademark Agent | 
| Diana EberleAttorney-at-law | Technical / scientific areas of patent attorneys and lawyers: | - Classical and modern physics
- High frequency technologies
- Data processing technology
- image processing technologies
- Entertainment electronics
- manufacturing engineering
| Spoken languages | | Memberships | - GRUR German Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property
- INTA International Trademark Association
- ECTA European Community Trademark Association
- Marques European association representing the interests of trade mark owners
- AIPPI International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property
- DGRI German Law and Informatics Association
- VDE Association of German Electrical Engineers
- VPP Association of experts on Legal Protection of Industrial Property
- DAV German Bar Association
- RAK Celle Local Bar Association Celle
- Chamber of Patent Attorneys
- epi Institute of Professional Representatives before the European Patent Office
- ALAI Association litt茅raire et artistique internationale
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