Intellectual Property & Industrial Property Law Munich

Stephan Schneller – Specialist Lawyer for Industrial Property Law

Welcome to SCHNELLER LEGAL, your Munich-based boutique firm for industrial property and IP law. Attorney-at-law, and certified Specialist in Industrial Property Law Stephan Schneller, combines 25+ years of in depth experience, inter alia, at IP firm Maiwald as Partner and managing director, with strategic insight to protect, enforce, and maximize the value of client´s intellectual property.

Providing holistic legal solutions – from preventive advice and IP registration to assertive enforcement before German and EU authorities and courts. The approach is practical, transparent, and results-driven, giving you clear action plans and a strategic roadmap for your IP.

 

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Stephan Schneller has once again been selected by peers for inclusion in “The Best Lawyers in Germany” (2027 edition) in the field of Intellectual Property Law.

In addition, Stephan Schneller was recognized in the Handelsblatt ranking “Germany’s Best Lawyers 2026.Further information can be found here. Please filter by “Best Lawyers” and then use the search function.

His Expertise & Practice Areas

Stephan Schneller advise clients nationally and internationally, offering specialized support across all key areas of industrial property law:

Industrial Property & IP Law

Industrial Property & IP Law

Strategic protection, enforcement, and licensing of trademarks, designs, patents, and other IP rights.

Designs & EU Design Registrations

Designs & EU Design Registrations

Comprehensive safeguarding of product appearance and creative design concepts.

Healthcare Advertising Law

Healthcare Advertising Law

Ensuring compliance for pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and healthcare products.

Trademark Law

Trademark Law

Trademark registration, monitoring, defense, and enforcement to secure your brand identity.

Patent & Utility Models

Patent & Utility Models

Protecting technical inventions and innovations, including strategy for patents vs. utility models, hereby bringing-in well-experienced patent attorneys.

Copyright Law

Copyright Law

Enforcement and defense of creative works such as software, visuals, music, text, art, applied arts, and multimedia.

IP Contract Law

IP Contract Law

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating licenses, collaboration, and IP agreements for international and domestic businesses.

Competition Law

Competition Law

Legal strategies against unfair competition, misleading marketing, and online risks.

Each of these practice areas is interconnected, forming a comprehensive IP strategy for businesses from SMEs, startups, and industrial companies to international clients, ensuring sustainable protection of intangible assets.

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Deepfakes and the New Disclosure Requirement: What Users (Legal Entities and Individuals) of AI Systems Need to Know from August 2026

AI-generated images, voices, and videos have become an integral part of everyday business operations. They are widely used in virtual influencers on Instagram, advertising campaigns, training videos, and many other commercial applications. Their appeal is obvious: they enable the fast and cost-effective creation of high-quality content. However, the more realistic these AI-generated materials become, the greater the risk that viewers will mistake them for authentic content. This is precisely where the European AI Act comes into play. As of 2

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ECJ Case Law in Trademark Law – Implications for Businesses

Trademark law is constantly evolving. One of the key drivers of this development is the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). Its decisions not only shape European trademark law but also have a direct impact on the case law of national courts and the day-to-day business practices of companies throughout the European Union. For trademark owners, this means one thing above all: businesses that wish to protect and commercially exploit their trademarks effectively should closely monitor current legal

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IP Due Diligence: Why Missing Chains of Title Can Jeopardize Business Acquisitions

Companies invest substantial resources in developing trademarks, software, designs, digital products, and valuable know-how. Particularly in technology-driven business models, these intellectual assets often represent a significant portion of a company’s overall value. The situation becomes far more problematic when, during a due diligence review, it becomes apparent that the ownership and transfer of these intellectual property rights have not been properly documented. In practice, incomplete or missing chains of title are among the most common legal risks identified in investments,

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Why Choose SCHNELLER LEGAL?

  • 25+ years of in depths expertise in industrial property, in particular in design, trademark, and competition law.
  • Strategic and practical legal advice tailored to your business objectives.
  • Trusted partner for national and international clients, from startups to multinational corporations.
  • Munich-based boutique, accessible and client-focused for personalized guidance.

Your Legal Advantage

Protect your commercial ideas, brands, and innovations with comprehensive, reliable IP protection. With SCHNELLER LEGAL, you gain:

  • Clear, actionable legal guidance
  • Fast, pragmatic assessment of risks and opportunities
  • Legal strategies aligned with digital, scalable, and international business models
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