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Thomas Fuhrmann
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Thomas Fuhrmann, LL.M. (University of Capetown)

Rechtsanwalt | Fachanwalt für Gewerblichen Rechtsschutz (Certified lawyer for intellectual property law)

Languages
  • German
  • English
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Thomas Fuhrmann is active in the field of intellectual property law with a focus on trademark and competition law (German Unfair Competition Act/UWG). He is advising and representing German and international clients, predominantly in the sector of consumer goods.

He specialises in advising and representing clients in the sector "textile/fashion and luxury goods", with experience in both providing ongoing advice as well as litigation. In addition, Thomas specializes in the area of in unfair enticement. In particular in cooperation with colleagues from the employment law practice, he advises clients in poaching and represents them in court.

Thomas joined CMS in 2020 and qualified as a bar certified lawyer for intellectual property law in 2025. 2025 he was appointed as counsel.

Publications

  • "Aktivlegitimation von Verbraucherverbänden bei DS-GVO-Verstößen", Gewerblicher Rechtsschutz und Urheberrecht in der Praxis (GRUR-Prax), Heft 9, 2025, 335, together with Dr. Laura Dereje, B.A.
  • "UVP als „Mondpreis"", Gewerblicher Rechtsschutz und Urheberrecht in der Praxis (GRUR-Prax), Heft 11, 2025, 403
  • "Verwechslungsgefahr beim Kauf „auf Sicht"", Gewerblicher Rechtsschutz und Urheberrecht in der Praxis (GRUR-Prax), Heft 11, 2025, 392
  • "EuG 19.02.2025 - T-102/24: Nachweis notorischer Bekanntheit", Gewerblicher Rechtsschutz und Urheberrecht in der Praxis (GRUR-Prax) 2025, Heft 7, 238
  • Interview zu "Abwerbung von Mitarbeitern - Rote Linien beim Wildern bei der Konkurrenz", In-house Counsel, Heft 2, 2025, 18
  • "Anwendbarkeit des § 55 IV InsO auf den unbeschränkt tätigen Schuldner im Rahmen der Eigenverwaltung", Gesellschafts- und Wirtschaftsrecht, GWR, Heft 7, 2016, 149
  • OLG Düsseldorf: "Rufbeeinträchtigung von Luxusmarken im Online-Supermarkt", Markenrecht, MarkenR, Heft 7-8, 321,
  • OLG Düsseldorf: "Rufbeeinträchtigung von Luxusmarken im Online-Supermarkt", Zeitschrift für Vertriebsrecht, ZVertiebsR, 2025, Heft 2, 96
  • "Geistiges Eigentum im Arbeitsverhältnis - Schutz immaterieller und personeller Vermögensbestandteile", Arbeit und Arbeitsrecht (AuA) 2023, Heft 4, 22, together with Carsten Menebröcker

Memberships & Roles

Education

  • 2015 - 2017: Trainee lawyer at Hamburg Higher Regional Court
  • 2014 - 2015: LL.M. at the University of Cape Town (UCT), South Africa
  • 2011 - 2013: Law studies at Freie Universität Berlin
  • 2008 - 2011: Law studies at Saarland University
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