My name, my business – IP and Competition law disputes in family businesses

There are various reasons why family members can become competitors. In such cases, it is not uncommon that conflicts arise over the respective use of the common name in the context of company names and trademarks. This session explains the main problem areas and possible solutions to these conflicts on the basis of practical cases, and deals with the question of whether and in what way name disputes between family members can be avoided in advance through forward-looking agreements.