Dr. Nicolás Schmitz

Expertise

Nicolás Schmitz is a frequently recommended specialist in trademark, design, competition and copyright law. Providing strategic advice to companies in defending their intellectual property rights in court and defending against legal claims is one of the focal points of his daily work. Protecting investments in new products by registering non-conventional trademarks, designs, etc., also falls within his many years of expertise.

Building on this, combating product piracy is another focus of his work. Well-known manufacturers in the luxury goods industry rely on his strategic advice and experienced team, which can reflect on an impressive series of successful and effectively planned warning and border seizure complexes.

He regularly appears before all German and European courts in multinational litigation. This includes proceedings before the German Patent and Trademark Office, the German Federal Patent Court, the EUIPO and the European Court of Justice.

Nicolás sees himself as a personal and long-term partner to his clients, monitoring the economic framework conditions. His dynamic, team-oriented, and optimistic approach and many years of experience make him a highly valued contact.

Nicolás has cultivated a multicultural background, having grown up in Argentina, the USA, Switzerland, and Germany. This upbringing has endowed him with a deep understanding of various cultures and their communication norms.

When he’s not reconnecting with his South American roots by visiting family, Nicolás spends his leisure time with his wife and three children, engaging in activities such as mountain adventures, football or tennis matches, and enjoying performances at the Philharmonic Hall.