Prof. Dr. Reinhard E. Ingerl, LL.M. (Harvard) - Attorney at Law
Education:
- 1979-1984 University of Munich Law School
- 1981 University of Geneva Law School
- 1983/84 First State Examination in Law
- 1984/85 Harvard Law School, Master of Laws (LL.M.)
- 1987/88 Second State Examination in Law
- 1988 Doctor of Law, summa cum laude, University of Munich
Scholarships and Awards:
- Scholarship recipient of the Stiftung Maximilianeum
- Scholarship recipient of the Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes
- 1988 Faculty Award of the University of Munich
Professional Training:
- 1984 Assistant in a law firm in Munich
- 1985-1988 Compulsory legal training at Courts and Administrative Agencies in Munich
- 1985 Summer Associate with McKinsey & Company, Inc.
- 1987 Internship with Deutsche Bank AG
Professional Experience:
- 1988 Admission to the Bar of the District Courts of Munich I and II
- 1988-1989 Munich Reinsurance Company, Finance Department
- 1989 joined the law firm Lorenz Seidler Gossel
- since 1992 Partner at Lorenz Seidler Gossel
- 1992-1999 Lecturer for Trademark, Patent, Copyright, Software and Unfair Competition Law at the University of Jena Law School
- 1993 Admission to the Bar of the Munich Court of Appeals and Bavarian Supreme Court
- 1993-1999 Lecturer for the German Institute of Auditors
- since 1999 Honorary Professor for Intellectual Property Law at the University of Jena Law School
Selected Publications:
- "The Community Trademark" 1996
- "Trademark Act", Third Edition 2010
- further publications on unfair competition, trademarks and civil procedure.
Memberships:
- German Association for the Protection of Industrial Property and Copyright; European-Communities Trademark Association (ECTA); International Trademark Association (INTA); American Bar Association (ABA); International Association for the Protection of Industrial Property (AIPPI).
Foreign Languages:
JUVE:
- Consistently listed as one of the 15 leading names in trademark law
- Consistently listed as a "frequently recommended attorney"
- "very good trademark lawyer", client - juve 2022/23
- „excellent legal knowledge“, competitor; „Absolut expert in IP“, client - juve 2019/2020
- “efficient, very competent”, client; “technically outstanding”, competitor – juve 2018/2019
- "good litigator" - juve Handbook German Commercial Law Firms 2016
- "a great expert for geographic indications of origin" - juve 2012/13
- "a leading light in this field, incredible knowledge, targeted and determined", – juve 2011/12
- "an expert for geographic indications of origin" – juve 2010/11
- "Assessment: The law firm has 2 prominent litigators with Ingerl and Jackermeier. – juve 2008/09 Patent Law
- "expert, rigorous and fast", client)" – juve 2008/09
WTR 1000:
- Rassmann is a reliable, focused and solutions-oriented litigator with a rigorous approach and a total command of the courtroom; he never makes it easy for the other side. Ingerl has a similar reputation in the contentious realm, but is also looked to for his expert opinions on geographical indications and his co-authorship of Germany’s best-read commentary on trademarklaw. - WTR 1000 - 2022
- Making this a triad of enforcement stars are Reinhard Ingerl and Christian Rassmann. “A tough adversary with a brilliant mind,” Ingerl holds nothing back in a fight. - WTR 1000 - 2020
- Reinhard Ingerl and Christian Rassmann are also enforcement experts. “Ingerl is a litigator you absolutely want to have on your side, rather than the other one.” - WTR 1000 – 2019
- "Veteran enforcement maestro Reinhard Ingerl speaks fluent English, French and Spanish, and ably caters to the needs of countless international household names." - WTR 1000 – 2017
- “The seasoned Reinhard E Ingerl "has a wealth of experience” - WTR 1000 – 2014
- “Reinhard Ingerl's ‘opinion on German litigation is trusted without question’ by foreign counsel seeking advice and representation on the German components of complex multi-jurisdictional cases. He is highly regarded within the German market both for his legal guidance and for his co-authorship of the country's leading commentary on trademark law.” - WTR 1000 – 2012
- “Reinhard Ingerl is ‘just incredibly helpful’ and revered as an authority on trademarks - he is joint author of Germany's most-read commentary of trademark law.” - WTR 1000 – 2013
LEGAL 500:
- The 'technically excellent' Reinhard Ingerl, 'who is always able to get the best out of every difficult situation', delivers 'finely-honed submissions, which teach opponents the meaning of fear'. - Legal 500 - 2018
- "...the 'full-on assistance’ of Reinhard Ingerl is ‘invaluable' ..." - Legal 500 - 2014
CHAMBERS EUROPE:
- Reinhard Ingerl is "quick and efficient in handling cases," according to a source. He has long enjoyed a good name in the intellectual property market and is acknowledged as a solid trade mark litigator. - Chambers Europe 2022
- Reinhard Ingerl maintains a strong reputation for his representation of clients in trade mark and unfair competition disputes. "Ingerl is a very good trade mark lawyer," reports one interviewee, who adds that he is "tough to have on the other side." - Chambers Europe 2020
- Reinhard Ingerl regularly assists clients with trade mark, copyright and unfair competition cases. Market commentators describe him as "a very good and knowledgeable IP practitioner." - Chambers Europe 2019