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IP STARS (Managing IP)

Listed as a Notable Law Firm in the field of Trademarks 2025

Testimonials

“They go right to the core of the matter and provide tailor-made solutions.”

“Precise, always reachable, and [have a] great strategy.”

“We have always been very impressed with the team led by Susanne Schmidt and Patrick Baronikians. They provide excellent, commercially focused and concise advice.”

“The team are very approachable and offer very clear and constructive advice.”

“They are efficient, communicative, and easy to cooperate with.”

HANDELSBLATT/Best Lawyers

Germany’s Best Law Firms
Data Protection Law / IT Law
2025

Legal 500

Listed as Firm to Watch 2025 in the field of Trademarks

WTR 1000

Listed in the category „BRONZE“ 2026

„TEAL is delivering exceptional IP and IT counsel through a partner-led, hands-on approach that clients value and trust. Susanne Schmidt and Patrick Baronikians bring decades of experience, deep sector expertise, and a personal touch to every mandate – from building and managing global brand portfolios to navigating complex EUIPO proceedings. Their tailored, practical advice, combined with a strong international network, enables them to implement cutting-edge legal solutions with confidence.“

Dr. Patrick Baronikians

F.A.Z. INSTITUT lists Dr. Patrick Baronikians as “TOP ANWALT 2026”.

WTR 1000 (2025, 2026) recognizes Dr. Patrick Baronikians in  as one of the World’s Leading Trademark Professionals.

IP STARS (Managing IP) awards Dr. Patrick Baronikians in 2025 as Trade Mark Star.

LEADERS LEAGUE (2023, 2024, 2025) recommends Dr. Patrick Baronikians in the areas of trademark registration and trademark litigation every year since 2023.

IP Stars (Managing IP) recommends Dr. Patrick Baronikians as a Notable Practitioner in 2023 and 2024.

Who’s Who Legal (Lexology) has recommended Dr. Patrick Baronikians  in the field of IP -Copyright every year since 2022.

Dr. Daniel Kaboth

Leaders League recommends Dr. Daniel Kaboth in the field of Data Protection in 2025.

In cooperation with Best LawyersHandelsblatt has recognized Dr. Daniel Kaboth as one of Germany’s Best Lawyers in Information Technology Law as well as Data Security and Privacy Law for many years, most recently in 2024 and 2025.

IP STARS (Managing IP) recommends Dr. Daniel Kaboth as a Notable Practitioner in 2024.

Leaders League recommended Dr. Daniel Kaboth in 2023 and 2024 in the field of IT & Outsourcing.

Susanne Schmidt

WTR 1000 (2025, 2026) ranks Susanne Schmidt as one of World’s Leading Trademark Professionals.

IP STARS (Managing IP) awards Susanne Schmidt as Trade Mark Star in 2025.

LEADERS LEAGUE (2023, 2024, 2025) recommends Susanne Schmidt in the areas of trademark registration and trademark litigation every year since 2023.

Benjamin Spies

Leaders League recommends Ben Spies in the field of Data Protection in 2025.

In cooperation with Best LawyersHandelsblatt has recognized Ben Spies as one of Germany’s Best Lawyers in Data Security and Privacy Law since 2025.

WirtschaftsWoche (2024) ranks Ben Spies as Highly recommended lawyer in IT law.

The Legal 500 Germany (2020) recommends Ben Spies in the areas “Information Technology – Data Protection” and “Information Technology – Digitalization”.

WirtschaftsWoche (2020) ranks Ben Spies as TOP Lawyer in IT law.

WirtschaftsWoche (2018) recognizes Ben Spies as one of “Germany’s Top Lawyers” in IT law.

Theresa Deubler

IP Stars (Managing IP) has recognized Theresa as a Rising Star 2025.

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