Press release, September 3, 2025
Munich, 3 September 2025 – IP specialist firm Meissner Bolte is strengthening its nationwide patent and trade mark litigation practice with the addition of two highly respected litigators. From 1 January 2026, experienced patent litigator Dr Wolfgang Götz (60) and expert in trade mark, design and unfair competition law Dr Stefan Abel (57) will join Meissner Bolte’s Munich office from KLAKA Rechtsanwälte.
Dr Wolfgang Götz specialises in conducting patent infringement proceedings for domestic and international companies across sectors as diverse as telecommunications, automotive and mechanical engineering. He also advises manufacturers in the fashion, sports and furniture industries on trade mark and competition law. His clients include AVM – known for the “FRITZ!Box” – in patent infringement matters, and logistics systems manufacturer Witron. He also represents a global public company in employee invention matters.
Dr Stefan Abel provides comprehensive advice and representation in trade mark, design and unfair competition law, with a particular focus on protection against imitation, domain name disputes, and licensing and distribution agreements. A key area of his practice is representing French companies in trade mark and imitation disputes in Germany. His clients include French leather goods brand Longchamp, renowned outdoor furniture designer Lafuma Mobilier, and leading French perfume labels.
Dr Abel regularly serves as an arbitrator for domain name disputes at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva and has repeatedly lectured at the International Intellectual Property Institute of the University of Strasbourg (CEIPI).
“The number of complex disputes involving patents, trade marks and designs continues to grow. With Dr Wolfgang Götz and Dr Stefan Abel, we are gaining two outstanding experts for our international litigation practice in patent and trade mark law. Their extensive experience will be a valuable asset to Meissner Bolte. Dr Abel’s focus on contentious matters in trade mark, design and competition law is the perfect complement to our trade mark department. Dr Götz brings deep expertise that will significantly enhance our patent litigation practice,” says Dr. Jasper C. Werhahn, Partner at Meissner Bolte in Munich.
“Meissner Bolte’s patent litigation practice enjoys an excellent reputation. I look forward to contributing my expertise to further developing the firm,” says Dr. Wolfgang Götz. “The strong international orientation and close collaboration between patent attorneys and lawyers at Meissner Bolte offers great advantages. It’s an ideal environment for my clients,” adds Dr. Stefan Abel.
Under the leadership of Partners Andreas Kabisch and Dr. Jasper C. Werhahn, Meissner Bolte has consistently expanded its patent litigation department. The integrated team of lawyers and patent attorneys is key to successful representation in patent disputes. This strategic growth is reflected in the increasing number of UPC cases handled by the firm.
The trade mark, design and competition law practice group, led by Partners Oliver Nilgen and Dr. Jasper C. Werhahn, has also enjoyedsteady growth – both in trade mark portfolio management, filings and strategic advice, as well as in trade mark infringement litigation.
With the addition of Dr Götz and Dr Abel, the number of partners at Meissner Bolte rises to 33. The firm employs over 350 professionals across 12 offices in Germany and the United Kingdom.
