MKM LEGAL | Trademark & Design Law

Our team offers comprehensive brand strategy consulting (fee schedule). With a globally well-established network of partner law firms, we handle trademark and design registrations on an international basis, as well as renewals and transfers for all types of intellectual property rights. As part of collision monitoring, we observe the relevant market and manage the defense of IP rights. Our services are rounded off by a portal that allows our clients to access all relevant information about their files anytime and from anywhere.

Fabian
DechentRechtsanwalt I Equity Partner

+49 911 669 577 0dechent@mkm-partner.de

Andree
HönningerRechtsanwalt I Salary Partner I Fachanwalt für IT-Recht

+49 911 669 577 0hoenninger@mkm-partner.de

Gabriele
FuchsMarken-, Design- und Patentreferentin I Trademark Paralegal

+49 911 669 577 36fuchs@mkm-partner.de

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Overview of our consulting services:

- Building a Protection Rights Portfolio: Support in the conception and selection of protection rights; development of trademark strategies and recommendations for territorial coverage; consulting on design registration for products distinguished primarily by aesthetic aspects.
- Conducting Trademark and Design Research: Analysis of results with actionable recommendations.
- Trademark Registration: Examination of registrability; creation of customized goods/services lists; trademark applications in Germany, Union trademarks (EU), International trademarks (IR), national applications, and international coordination through a global network.
- Optimization of Existing Trademark Rights: Review for cost savings.
- Management of Trademark and Design Rights: Maintenance (renewals), transfers, name changes.
- Defense of Trademark Rights: Monitoring collisions with third-party rights, conducting opposition/cancellation proceedings.
- Product Piracy: Trademark infringements; cease-and-desist letters; IP litigation; efficient legal representation in enforcing claims; international coordination through a global network; customs seizures.
- Design Registration: Examination of registrability; classification into Locarno classes; registration of designs in Germany, EU designs, international registrations under the Hague Agreement (HMA), and national applications.
- Contract Drafting: License agreements, delimitation agreements.
- Conducting IP Transactions: Assessment of the value of intellectual property rights, including legal validity and enforceability.