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.
The EUIPO saw no problem with OBELIX on goods such as firearms and explosives. Les Éditions Albert René did. In its judgment of 13 May 2026 in Case T-24/25, the General Court sided with the publisher — finding EUIPO's assessment of both reputation and the required link between the marks to be fundamentally flawed.
Following legal disputes relating to the origin of chocolate bars another feature of chocolate bars is causing a stir these days: their shape.
We summarize the Bamberg Regional Court’s decision dated March 11, 2026 (case no. 1 HK O 19/25) for you and explain its implications for platform operators and influencers.
The copyright status of the world-famous Diary of Anne Frank has been the subject of international controversy for many years. Differing regulations on neighboring rights within the EU have sparked a territorial conflict over copyright protection in the digital age, which is now even being addressed by the European Court of Justice.
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.
