Protection for “ideas” is multi-layered in Germany and therefore not easy to handle. Within the protection of IP several laws in Germany interact with each other, this could thereby raise questions due to Copyright law (Urheberrecht), Trademark law (Markenrecht), design patents law (Geschmacksmusterrecht) as well as Competition laws (Wettbewerbsrecht- UWG and GWB). In addition, these laws are permanently changed, due to the unification of the European Union. Therefore, it can be difficult to keep the overview. Ahnefeld Law advises its clients on registration applications for Trademarks and Designs (national or international), legal matters on IP law in general, legal disputes and support for issuing an “Abmahnung” or gives you advice how to act after receiving an “Abmahnung”.
