Sell-off periodWithin the sell-off period the infringer is still allowed to sell the already produced products which infringe the rights of the right holder. A sell-off period can be set by court during a process or through an amicable agreement between the parties. |
Sound markA sound mark is a trademark where a sound, for example, a tone sequence, melody or a sound pattern is used to identify the commercial origin of products or services. |
Specialist lawyerThrough the title „specialist lawyer“ a German lawyer can prove sound knowledge and experience in a certain legal field. The specialist lawyer is committed to regularly visit seminars and collect CLE credits. |
Supplementary protection of related rights under competition lawThe supplementary protection of related rights under competition law (stipulated in § 4 of the German Unfair Competition Act) grants an entrepreneur the right to take legal action against other entrepreneurs who damage the reputation of his company. |