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Dr. Philipp Neuwald - Attorney at Law

Education:

  • 1989 -1994 University of Munich Law School
  • 1989 -1991 College for Political Science in Munich
  • 1991 Intermediate Diploma in Political Science
  • 1993/94 First State Examination in Law
  • 1996 Second State Examination in Law
  • 1999 Doctor of Law, University of Augsburg

Professional Training:

  • 1991 Law Offices of Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton, Brussels
  • 1991 Notary´s Office of Prof. Dr. Gantzer, Munich
  • 1992 United Nations (Department for International Unfair Competition Law), Geneva
  • 1993 Permanent representative for the Federal Republic of Germany at the European Communities, Brussels
  • 1994 -1996 Compulsory legal training at Courts and Administrative Agencies in Munich
  • 1995 -1996 Trainee at the law firm Lorenz Seidler Gossel
  • 1996 Internship at the law offices of Rowland & Petroff, New York

Professional Experience:

  • 1996 joined the law firm Lorenz Seidler Gossel
  • 1997 Admission to the Bar of the District Courts of Munich I and II
  • since 2002 Partner at Lorenz Seidler Gossel
  • 2002 Admission to the Bar of the Munich Court of Appeals and Bavarian Supreme Court

Membership:

  • German Association for the Protection of Industrial Property and Copyright; International Trademark Association (INTA).

Foreign Languages:

  • English, French

JUVE:

  • Consistently listed as a "frequently recommended attorney" 
  • "good choice, very satisfied", client - juve 2024/25
  • "very effective in interim injunction procedures", competitor - juve 2023/24
  • "a good pleading technique, always calm and collected, it is a delight to see how he paints his opponents into a corner" - juve 2012/13 
  • "prepares briefs and arguments well” - juve 2009/10
  • "extremely high competence in all areas of trademark and competition law; exceptional litigator who asserts our interests with the required aggression while always staying fair" - juve 2007/08

WTR 1000:

  • “Philipp is the perfect partner to have onside for trademark disputes. He delivers excellent results thanks to his outstanding communication and seamless case management.”

    He plays a pivotal role for Salamander Industrie-Produkte, expertly managing their global portfolio while fiercely defending their interests in all trademark disputes. - WTR 1000 - 2025

  • “Philipp offers excellent advice in a timely fashion. In association with his extensive network of foreign lawyers, it is even possible to get a quick and reliable response concerning complicated questions on foreign and international trademark law.” - WTR 1000 - 2023

LEGAL 500:

  • 'Many years of collaboration with Philipp Neuwald in particular. Trust based on experience, openness and expertise.' - Legal 500 - 2025
  • 'Philipp Neuwald is a very competent trademark lawyer, very client-friendly and efficient'. - Legal 500 - 2022
  • Philipp Neuwald represented Casio Europe in all disputes in Germany related to trademark law and the laws of unfair competition. - Legal 500 - 2018
  • "'well-versed, competent and skilled'" - Legal 500
  • "absolutely recommended" - Legal 500 - 2015