Chambers Europe guide 2017 for IP

Relatively recently established IP boutique that is making impressive headway in the market. Especially strong in IT-related matters, representing a number of software and game development start-ups. Assists with patent litigation, anti-counterfeiting and trade mark portfolio management issues, alongside unfair competition, design infringement and Community trade mark enquiries. Also attracts clients from the pharmaceutical, media, fashion retail and automotive industries. The team is celebrated for its pragmatic, down-to-earth methods. “They have a non-lawyer-speak approach when giving legal advice. I like their pragmatic style,” a client says. Another source adds the team was “straight to the point and very fast.” Clients appreciate the “very transparent” billing. GEISTWERT represented 20th Century Fox in high-profile trade mark infringement proceedings surrounding the DUFF beer Community trade mark. Advised AbbVie on a number of patent entitlement proceedings filed by Gilead Sciences. Amoung significant clients there are Netflix, Superdry, Prader Bank, Gruner + Jahr, Novomatic.