Great Attorneys To Protect Your Brand
A truly specialized Law Firm
Experts in global brand protection.
Stopping counterfeits. Protecting brands.
Z I E R H U T * I P is a boutique law firm working discreetly for brands all over the world. We cover global scenarios and we protect our clients from disparagement of their trademarks, counterfeits, click-fraud and all other forms of parasitic exploitation.
Legal Success Is No Coincidence
Specialization
We don’t handle a wide range of legal fields – we focus entirely on protecting our clients’ intellectual property.
Our opponents in particular feel the difference.
Passion
Solid expertise meets creativity and dedication. This mix is not an add-on for us – it’s a key ingredient for success
when you aim to win in the interest of your client, not just on their behalf.
Experience
Experience doesn’t come from textbooks –
it’s built through years of practical, intensive and successful legal work.

Unique Expertise
For Over 20 Years
we have advised rights holders from a wide range of industries in the fight against trademark and product piracy.
With experience from over 7,000 successfully handled trademark registrations, we support our clients in effectively protecting their brands.
Today, we are recognized as one of the leading law firms for global brand protection.
We work with some of the world’s most renowned brands – and with the same dedication for small and mid-sized companies.
Intellectual Property Protection
is our exclusive focus. Our work extends far beyond Europe’s borders:
We handle cases in jurisdictions such as the United States and China.
Our track record speaks for itself – with numerous court victories and long-standing client relationships that reflect the quality of our work.
🏆 Award-Winning Attorneys – Known for Legal Excellence
“Germany’s Best Lawyers” – Handelsblatt & Best Lawyers®
Christian Zierhut has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year in the Handelsblatt and Best Lawyers® ranking of Germany’s Best Lawyers. This distinction, awarded by the renowned U.S. publisher Best Lawyers® in cooperation with Handelsblatt, is based on peer recommendations and honors outstanding legal performance.
“It is a great honor to be recognized as one of the leading attorneys in Germany in my field. We see this award as both a motivation and a responsibility – to continue delivering top-tier results for our clients, regardless of their size or recognition. This success reflects our passion for brands and our commitment to every client we represent.”
– Christian Zierhut
“Brand Protection Law Firm of the Year” – Gamechangers™ Awards
For the sixth year in a row, ZIERHUT*IP has been honored with the “Brand Protection Law Firm of the Year” award by the international Gamechangers™ Awards.
This prestigious recognition is given to law firms worldwide that set industry standards in excellence, innovation, and proven results. All recipients are nominated and voted for by professionals within the industry – not selected by a jury.
Since 2006, Gamechangers™ has celebrated legal excellence, innovation, and brilliance through its global award programs.

