Intellectual Property Law

Intellectual Property Law

Good ideas deserve better protection.

More and more companies primarily derive their value from innovative business models. We’ll support you in the development, protection and enforcement of your intellectual property and business-critical know-how.

We advise and represent companies in transactions, in their daily business and in the enforcement of their rights in court. What sets us apart from other consultants? Our concepts always and comprehensively also consider the economic aspects.

Our range of advice in the field of intellectual property law includes:

  • Drafting and negotiation of know-how licensing agreements
  • M&A transactions
  • Advice and representation in the protection of trademark and labelling rights - also in court
  • Development of merchandising concepts
  • Distribution law
Georg Lecheler

Georg Lecheler

PartnerAttorney

Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 23
50668 Cologne
T +49 221 2091 436
M +49 162 2156 473

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Top 10 law firm for intellectual property rights

In-house counsel survey: kanzleimonitor.de, 2019/2020

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