Dr. Christian Freudenberg
“Very cooperative despite tough dispute”, competitor, JUVE 2023/2024
Profile
Dr. Christian Freudenberg, born 1967 in Hagen, studied law at the Ruhr University, Bochum. Thereafter, he worked as a research assistant at the University of Rostock and the University of Hagen.
He has been admitted to practise law in 1997. Since 2006, he is listed as a certified specialist in intellectual property law. From 1998 to 2000 he was Director of Business Affairs at edel music AG. Since 2001, he has been working as an attorney, joining a business law practice spezialising in media and advertising law as partner in 2002. From 2012 to 2020 he has been working with a multi-disciplinary commercial law firm. He joined ZENK as a partner in October 2020.
Dr. Christian Freudenberg is an experienced specialist in intellectual property law, specializing in trademark law, design law and competition law. He also specializes in copyright law, civil procedure law and the review and drafting of license and cooperation agreements.
Skills
Intellectual Property Law, Trademark Law, Competition Law, Design Law, Commercial & IP Litigation
Other Languages
German
Publications
Please visit the German page for publications
Memberships
- Deutsche Vereinigung für gewerblichen Rechtsschutz und Urheberrecht (GRUR)
- European Communities Trade Mark Association (ECTA)
- Vereinigung von Fachleuten des Gewerblichen Rechtsschutzes (VPP)
Awards
JUVE 2022/2023: “very competent in trademark and copyright law, very cooperative in spite of tough disputes” (Competitor)
JUVE 2022/2023, Trademark, Design and Competition Law: “The firm has long been convincing well-known clients such as Iglo and Kühne, who come from its core practice of food law, also in trademark and in particular competition law. In addition to advising on advertising claims and product launches, Zenk is also often involved in contentious cases, where Hartwig in particular is known for her experience in unfair competition litigation, especially for Unilever. Freudenberg also advises a number of medium-sized clients and advertising agencies.”
Handelsblatt Ranking 2024/Best Lawyers Ranking 2025
“Germany’s Best Lawyers 2024”
in the section “Intellectual Property Law”
