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Dispute Resolution
We are passionate about providing resolute and vigorous legal representation in our specialized areas of the law.
Whether in unfair competition law or in trademark, design and copyright law, whether in the protection of trade secrets or in distribution law: litigation is our core competence. As experienced litigators, we fight with passion and determination to enforce and defend your interests in court.
Whether it be a cease-and-desist letter, preliminary injunction or court action: We work with our clients to determine the best strategy and implement it in a targeted manner.
From out-of-court settlement negotiations to arbitration proceedings, we are experts in alternative dispute resolution.
Sometimes it is wiser to settle a dispute out of court. We identify such cases and guide them to a solution that preserves your resources.
Henning Harte-Bavendamm has many years of experience in arbitration, serving both as a party representative and as an arbitrator.
On the subject: From our IP blog
In 2019, in an article for the Festschrift honoring Paul Ströbele, I examined how companies can defend themselves when their trademarks are used without consent as eye-catching vehicles for political messages.
OLG Bamberg, judgment of 29 July 2026 – 3 UKl 13/25 e | The Third Civil Senate of the OLG Bamberg continues to develop its Digital Services Act case law. For the first time, it specifies how far providers must disclose the weighting of their recommendation system parameters; at the same time, it prohibits login requirements as a precondition for reporting illegal content. We summarise the decision and provide guidance for practice.
The General Court also dismisses OpenAI’s action: No EU trademark protection for the word mark “OPENAI”—at least for now.
LG München I, judgment of 31.07.2026 – 42 O 763/25. In its second landmark judgment on the relationship between copyright and AI training, the Munich Regional Court (LG München I) has found the operator of the AI music generator Suno liable for infringement of copyright in six popular musical works. Notably, the 42nd Civil Chamber has, for the first time in a German judgment, applied the US fair use doctrine to AI training – and rejected it. We summarise the decision and set it in context.
Three reasons for choosing HARTE-BAVENDAMM
Satisfied clients, numerous top-tier rankings, major professional publications, extensive litigation experience: intellectual property law is our core competence.
We represent your interests with ingenuity and dedication. We protect your intellectual property and develop creative strategies. Complex cases are our strength.
As a reliable partner, we provide our clients with resolute, poised, and effective guidance. In challenging conflict scenarios, our team is well aware that cooler heads always prevail and excel at delivering valuable and advantageous solutions to our clients.
