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
• 2023 Admitted as UPC representative

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
• 2023 Admitted as UPC representative

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" 
• "often recommended" - juve 2025
• "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 appreciated for his swift and thorough approach to handling important trademark filing and opposition proceedings.” 
  While Neuwald provides strategic counsel to Casio Keisanki Kabushiki Kaisha on EU trademark and design law, with a particular focus on clearance searches and representation in complex infringement proceedings. - WTR 1000 - 2026

• “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