Olaf is head of the German and international practice group Trademarks, Advertising & Design. The double award “European Trade Mark Firm of the Year” (2016, 2019 and 2023) for Taylor Wessing under his leadership illustrates his expertise. The protection of trademarks is Olaf's mission: in strategic advice as well as in litigation.
He handles worldwide disputes and supervises trademarks and new product launches - including the related issues of design, copyright and unfair competition law. In addition to his legal advice, Olaf is also intensively involved with the International Trademark Association (INTA), for example as co-founder of the Adjunct Professors Group and as a speaker. For 17 years, Olaf has been a lecturer at the University of Witten Herdecke, passing on his knowledge to students.
Law firm of the year for IP Law
Recommended Lawyer: Germany - IP - Trademarks
Trademark Firm of the Year, Germany
Leading individual: Intellectual Property Law
Trade mark star 2024
Outstanding Firm
Recommended Lawyer for trade marks
Recommended Lawyer for Unfair Competition
"Disputes and strategic advice are among the core competencies of practice group head Olaf Gillert, who combines his trademark law skills with expertise in design, copyright and competition law."
"Practice head Olaf Gillert provides comprehensive assistance with the entire spectrum of design, copyright and competition law."
"From infringement disputes to critical advice on product launches, the range of Gillert’s practice is reflective of the one-stop-shop ethos of the firm’s trademark group as a whole."
Leading Individual – Silver
Frequently recommended: Trademark and competition law
Trade mark star – Germany
Leading individual: Intellectual Property Law
Leading Individual – Silver
National Leader - Germany - IP - Trademarks
Frequently recommended: Trademark, design and unfair competition
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