Germany remains a crucial hub for brands looking for trademark protection in Europe. Firms continue to benefit from the fallout from Brexit, as companies seek alternative options to UK-based outfits for filings and disputes before the EUIPO. Litigation is almost back to pre-pandemic levels, as the courts begin to clear...

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Germany remains a crucial hub for brands looking for trademark protection in Europe. Firms continue to benefit from the fallout from Brexit, as companies seek alternative options to UK-based outfits for filings and disputes before the EUIPO. Litigation is almost back to pre-pandemic levels, as the courts begin to clear the large backlog of cases. On the prosecution front, clients’ tighter budgets have increased the need for efficiency, with many advisers utilising artificial intelligence to assist in the filing of marks. Another recent trend is the rise of the metaverse. It is still yet to be seen whether it will have a significant impact on the IP market, but the attorneys at law and trademark attorneys on this list are well positioned to handle any matter than comes their way. 

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