Rechtsanwalt (Lawyer) and Partner
Certified Specialist in Intellectual Property and Competition Law
Dr David Kipping has been working as a lawyer and partner in our Cologne office since 2015. He primarily advises clients in the areas of intellectual property, trademark and design law, unfair competition and advertising law, patent and utility model law, litigation, product labeling law, IT law, and licensing agreements.
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5. March 2025
Bundesgerichtshof judgment on copyright protection for Birkenstock sandals
The daily press has already reported on the Federal Court of Justice’s “Birkenstock sandals” decision (judgement of February 20, 2025, case no. I ZR 16/24). For example, the F.A.Z. wrote on February 20, 2025: “‘Birkenstock sandals are not works of art and therefore do not enjoy copyright protection’, decided the highest German civil judges.” Many...
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Trade and Distribution Law
21. September 2023
The Metaverse – three key tips for companies to avoid becoming infringers
The last article in this series focused on the crucial steps that companies should take to protect their brands and strengthen their position against potential infringements in the metaverse. But what should companies be aware of to avoid inadvertently becoming infringers themselves if they decide to become active in this new virtual world? Three important...
Intellectual Property and Competition Law
3. August 2023
Intellectual Property: The Metaverse – how do I protect my brand identity in the virtual world?
The International Trademark Association (INTA) published a comprehensive report in April 2023 entitled “Trademarks in the Metaverse,” which addresses the various challenges posed by the emergence of the Metaverse. In doing so, INTA identified a number of problem areas that need to be addressed, particularly with respect to the protection of intellectual property rights in...
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