Intellectual Property and Competition Law

Innovations, brands, and market presence are key assets for any company. Protecting them is often crucial to competitiveness and growth. This makes it all the more important to keep in mind that the legal requirements for advertising, distribution, and market behavior are constantly evolving. We help companies maintain an overview, consistently secure their intellectual property rights, use them in a legally compliant manner, and effectively defend their market position.

FGvW provides comprehensive and practical advice on intellectual property and competition law. We support our clients from the strategic development and protection of intellectual property rights through their commercial exploitation to enforcement and defense in conflict situations. Our focus is on clear recommendations, robust structures, and consistent representation of interests.

Our main areas of expertise include in particular:

• Marken-, Design- und Kennzeichenrecht, einschließlich Anmeldestrategien und Portfoliobetreuung
• Wettbewerbsrecht (UWG), insbesondere zu Werbung, Vertrieb und Produktauftritten
• Produkt- und Nachahmungsschutz sowie Know-how- und Geheimnisschutz
• Lizenzverträge und Kooperationsmodelle zur wirtschaftlichen Nutzung von Schutzrechten
• Durchsetzung und Abwehr von Ansprüchen in einstweiligen Verfügungs- und Hauptsacheverfahren
• Begleitung von Transaktionen mit IP-rechtlichem Schwerpunkt

We always consider intellectual property and competition law from the perspective of the market. Our advisors work closely with related areas of law to seamlessly integrate legal, economic, and strategic aspects. The aim is to minimize legal risks while securing entrepreneurial freedom.

Whether you need preventive advice, strategic positioning, or litigation support, we are your reliable partner in intellectual property and competition law – with in-depth expertise, clear reasoning, and a commitment to protecting your values in the long term.