Our IP specialists work at all stage of the IP life cycle and provide strategic advice about patent, trade mark and registered designs, as well as any IP-related disputes and legal and commercial requirements.
OUR PEOPLE
STEPHAN HOEFS
Associate, Attorney at Law
Trade Marks
London
News & Insights
We want to keep you up to date with developments in the IP world and let you know what we are up to at Mewburn Ellis.
Law & Practice Guides
We believe in making it easy for you to find the information that you want – and you can always contact us if you can’t find what you need.
Blogs by Author
Stephan is a German attorney-at-law (Rechtsanwalt) and a member of our trademark team. He is also author of several publications on trademark law. He advises clients in all matters of EU and German trademark law and represents them in particular before the Court of the European Union, the European Union Intellectual Property Office and the German Patent and Trademark Office.
Areas of Expertise
- Trade mark searching
- International filing and enforcement strategies
- Opposition and cancellation proceedings before the EUIPO and the DPMA
- Negotiations
Clients
Stephan works with a range of clients, particularly those in the fashion, gaming and automotive sector.
Background
Stephan studied law at the European University Viadrina, Frankfurt/Oder, Germany. He completed his legal clerkship at the Higher Regional Court of Düsseldorf and worked four years for a renowned Munich hard and soft IP boutique before joining Mewburn Ellis in 2021.