Dr. Mathias Kleespies has headed the trademark and design department of VOSSIUS since 2007, becoming a partner in 2008. He advises his clients in all areas of trademark, design patent, competition and food law and has extensive experience as an IP litigator in these fields of law.
Mathias is responsible for the trademark portfolios of some of the world's leading industrial companies and manufacturers in the areas of fashion, telecommunication, high-technology, pharmacy, chemistry, paper, automotive and consumer goods. His practice includes strategic advice regarding international trademark portfolios, including the development of customized filing strategies. In addition, Mathias frequently represents clients before civil courts in litigation and invalidation proceedings. His litigation practice also includes the enforcement of design rights and the handling of unfair competition disputes and customs proceedings.
Mathias studied at the Universities of Münster, Dresden and Exeter (UK). He holds a Ph.D. Corporate Law and a Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) in Intellectual Property Law.
Mathias is co-editor and author of the Practitioner's Handbooks on German, European and International Trademark and Design Law "Formularkommentar Markenrecht" and "Formularkommentar Designrecht" and also frequently lectures on trademark and design law.
He is member of INTA, ECTA, PTMG, MARQUES and GRUR. 'WTR 1000 – World Trademark Review' once again recommends Dr. Kleespies in its 2025 edition as a leading trademark attorney as follows: Mathias Kleespies “heads one of the best trademark and design departments in Germany”. Appreciated for his strategic acumen and problem-solving skills, he is a trusted adviser to a multitude of leading brands, managing their valuable portfolios and navigating complex opposition proceedings with finesse.
Year joined firm: 2005
- Ph.D., University of Potsdam
- LL.M., University of Exeter
- INTA
- ECTA
- PTMG
- PTMG
- GRUR
