Trademark law is one of the firm’s key areas of expertise. We specialise in protecting brand and company trademarks and defending them against misuse by third parties. The right registering strategy ensures the best possible protection from the outset and minimises the risk of infringing any third-party trademark rights.

In close consultation with our clients, we determine the brand strategy and manage and monitor trademark rights and domain names that have already been registered. If any trademark rights are infringed, the law firm represents its clients before the relevant courts in Germany and abroad. In cases of product and brand piracy, FPS brings into play its product piracy task force to offer its clients swift and targeted support.

Specialisation

  • IP litigation

    Representing clients in infringement proceedings has always been a key area of expertise at FPS. For decades, notable rights holders have entrusted the judicial assertion of their rights to the experienced FPS lawyers. FPS is often involved in the investigation of infringement cases as well as the inspection and preservation of evidence in advance. We also support our clients in border seizure cases. Representation is provided in all areas of IP law before the relevant courts and agencies.

  • Product piracy

    Within the IP office at FPS, we have set up a dedicated task force focused on combating product piracy. The illegal reproduction and sale of branded goods causes significant revenue losses for brand manufacturers, damages the overall economy and puts jobs at risk. 

    Our FPS product piracy task force is proactive in taking action against pirated goods as well as parallel imports and works closely with the relevant authorities such as the public prosecutor’s office, customs forces and the police. We prepare arrests, recover any profits made through piracy and coordinate seizures. Our consulting services include general market observation, especially online, and targeted investigations into individual infringers. We seize counterfeit goods, conduct searches of infringing companies and secure evidence. In the litigation process, we assert claims for injunctive relief, information, damages and destruction.

Publications on this topic

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EUIPO: third-party second-hand sale of Testarossa automobiles does not constitute genuine trademark use
WTR World Trademark Review / WTR Daily,

This article first appeared in WTR Daily, part of World Trademark Review, in 10/2023. For further information, please go to www.worldtrademarkreview.com.

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General Court: EMMENTALER is not registrable as a trademark for cheese
WTR World Trademark Review / WTR Daily,

This article first appeared in WTR Daily, part of World Trademark Review, in 06/2023. For further information, please go to www.worldtrademarkreview.com.

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General Court ends likelihood of confusion between SFR SPORT 1 and SPORT1 for certain services
WTR World Trademark Review / WTR Daily,

This article first appeared in WTR Daily, part of World Trademark Review, in 03/2023. For further information, please go to www.worldtrademarkreview.com.

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Non-use revocation action against STEAM for “beer” unsuccessful
WTR World Trademark Review / WTR Daily,

This article first appeared in WTR Daily, part of World Trademark Review, in 08/2022. For further information, please go to www.worldtrademarkreview.com.