Trademark Protection – Reliable Support in Europe and Germany

Trademarks are among the most valuable assets of any business. They represent reputation, quality, and market identity, and they play a crucial role in securing long-term competitive advantage.

Effective trademark protection requires not only registration, but also strategic portfolio management and consistent enforcement.

DTS provides experienced and reliable support in all areas of trademark law. We regularly assist international companies and foreign trademark attorneys in matters before the German, European, and international trademark authorities, as well as in trademark infringement and enforcement proceedings in Germany.

Trademarks

A trademark is a legally protected sign that distinguishes the goods or services of one company from those of others. Trademarks may include:

• word marks (names, product designations)
• figurative marks (logos and design elements)
• combined word/device marks
• non-traditional marks such as sound marks or other distinctive signs

Strong trademark protection helps prevent imitation, strengthens brand recognition, and creates valuable intellectual property rights.

Our Trademark Services

We advise and represent clients, in particular, in:

• drafting and filing trademark applications
• prosecution and registration proceedings before German and European trademark offices (DPMA, EUIPO)
• international trademark filings and portfolio coordination
• trademark watching services and conflict monitoring
• opposition, cancellation, and invalidity proceedings
• clearance searches and trademark risk assessments
• legal opinions on registrability and third-party rights
• enforcement of trademark rights in Germany
• defending against infringement allegations and unjustified attacks

DTS – Your Trusted Partner for Trademark Matters in Germany and Europe

With extensive experience in trademark prosecution and enforcement, DTS is a reliable partner for foreign associates and international clients seeking high-quality support in European trademark matters.

We combine legal precision with a practical understanding of business needs, providing efficient representation both before trademark authorities and in infringement-related disputes in Germany.