HARTE-BAVENDAMM offers specialized legal services in intellectual property and unfair competition law, catering to innovative enterprises not just within Germany, but across the globe.
At Home in Hamburg, Globally Committed
Operating from our office in a borough in the heart of the City of Hamburg known as “HafenCity”, we maintain a global outlook and vigilantly oversee the broader context. As economic activities transcend national boundaries, legal considerations follow suit.
In den USA warf eine Influencerin einer anderen vor, ihre Social-Media-Ästhetik kopiert zu haben. Dieser Beitrag bespricht den entstandenen Rechtsstreit und analysiert, ob eine solche Ästhetik nach deutschem Recht urheberrechtlich oder wettbewerbsrechtlich geschützt werden könnte.
Cross-border cases present a number of pitfalls for law enforcement. This is particularly true in the case of infringements on the Internet, which are regularly accessible worldwide. Exciting and challenging questions of international private and jurisdictional law arise. However, a further question is sometimes overlooked: under what conditions does the alleged infringement have a sufficient connection with the jurisdiction of the competent court for it to apply its substantive law?
Trademarks are used to identify the source of goods and services. Figurative marks in particular are highly recognizable – a few clear lines or a concise shape are often enough to instantly identify a trademark. However, not every figurative sign can be protected as a trademark. While simple figurative marks, such as the famous double-arched "M" of McDonald's, are inherently distinctive and easily recognized even in another figurative pattern, abstract geometric basic shapes are denied distinctiveness and, if registered, are granted only a very limited scope of protection.
The big hype surrounding the trendy chocolate is probably over, but the legal repercussions are in full swing. The question of whether “Dubai Chocolate” must actually be produced in Dubai, continues to be the subject of controversial debate. Even the District Court of Cologne is divided.
From the inception of a business idea, through its development and commercialisation, we offer strategic legal advice on IP law with respect to securing and enforcing intellectual property rights and the execution of development, licensing and distribution agreements.
Awards & Recognitions
For years, HARTE-BAVENDAMM has consistently been acknowledged as a premier German law firm specializing in trademark and unfair competition law, earning acclaim in numerous esteemed rankings such as Chambers, WTR 1000, The Legal 500, IP Stars and JUVE Handbuch.
