Meissner Bolte is expanding its national IP litigation practice with the appointment of Dr. Wolfgang Götz and Dr. Stefan Abel, joining the Munich office from KLAKA Rechtsanwälte on 1 January 2026.
Dr. Götz brings decades of experience in patent infringement litigation across telecoms, automotive, and engineering, and advises clients in fashion, sports, and furniture on trade mark and competition law. His portfolio includes AVM (“FRITZ!Box”), Witron, and a global public company in employee invention matters.
Dr. Abel specialises in trade mark, design, and unfair competition law, with a focus on imitation protection, domain disputes, and licensing. He represents leading French brands including Longchamp, Lafuma Mobilier, and top perfume houses. He also serves as a WIPO arbitrator and lectures at CEIPI in Strasbourg.
“With Dr. Götz and Dr. Abel, we’re gaining two top-tier litigators whose expertise will strengthen our international IP practice,” says Partner Dr. Jasper C. Werhahn.
Dr. Götz looks forward to contributing to Meissner Bolte’s highly regarded patent litigation team, while Dr. Abel highlights the firm’s international focus and integrated legal-patent approach as ideal for his clients.
Led by Partners Andreas Kabisch and Dr. Werhahn, Meissner Bolte’s patent litigation team continues to grow, reflected in rising UPC case numbers. The trade mark, design, and competition group led by Oliver Nilgen and Dr. Werhahn has also expanded steadily across portfolio management and litigation.
With these additions, Meissner Bolte now counts 33 partners and over 350 professionals across 12 offices in Germany and the UK.
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