Global Law Experts Extends Partnership with Dr Marisa Michels for Design Law Excellence in Germany

Global Law Experts renews Dr Marisa Michels Exclusive Member for Design Law in Germany

Global Law Experts, the multi jurisdictional legal network known for connecting clients with leading specialists across key practice areas, is pleased to announce the renewal of Dr Marisa Michels as an Exclusive Member for Design Law in Germany. The renewed term runs from March 2, 2026 through March 1, 2027, marking a continued commitment to delivering high quality design law counsel within Germany and across borders. This twelve month renewal reflects the network’s confidence in Dr Michels as a pivotal contributor to its design law practice and its broader intellectual property portfolio.

Design law sits at the intersection of creativity, commerce, and rigorous regulatory regimes. In Germany, as in much of the European Union, protecting design rights requires a nuanced understanding of both national and EU level frameworks. The renewal of Dr Michels in this role signals Global Law Experts’ ongoing emphasis on pairing clients with practitioners who can navigate complex design portfolios, advise on strategic protection, enforce rights when necessary, and support licensing and collaboration across markets. Dr Michels is positioned to advance the network’s objectives by providing a deep, jurisdictionally grounded perspective on design protection, enforcement, and commercialization within Germany and in cross border matters that involve EU design rules and related IP considerations.

The decision to extend Dr Michels’ Exclusive Membership is grounded in the alignment between her practice focus and the network’s priorities. As the German design law landscape continues to evolve with considerations ranging from registration procedures and design invalidation challenges to licensing strategies and enforcement across sectors, clients rely on specialists who combine technical knowledge with practical business insight. Dr Michels’ role within Alpmann Fröhlich and her work across design sensitive industries position her as a critical access point for Global Law Experts clients who require precise interpretation of German and European design regimes, careful assessment of portfolio value, and a coordinated approach to multi jurisdictional IP matters.

For Global Law Experts, the renewal underscores a commitment to a geographic and practice area depth that benefits clients seeking integrated legal support. The network’s Exclusive Members are selected for their ability to deliver consistently high standards of client service, to collaborate effectively with colleagues across jurisdictions, and to contribute to a global knowledge base that supports cross border matters. In the case of design law in Germany, this means a practitioner who can coordinate with engineers, product developers, marketing teams, and corporate clients to align legal strategy with business objectives while maintaining compliance with evolving design laws and regulations in key markets.

From a client perspective, the continued presence of Dr Michels within Global Law Experts provides a consistent point of contact for matters involving German and EU design protections. Clients can anticipate a holistic approach that covers the full lifecycle of design portfolios, including initial design clearance in product development, registration strategy where applicable, assessment of unregistered design rights in appropriate jurisdictions, and enforcement actions when rights are challenged. The network’s clients also gain access to a broader ecosystem of practitioners who specialize in related disciplines such as trademark protection, copyright considerations for design-related works, branding strategy, and international licensing arrangements. This integrated approach is particularly valuable for sectors where design is central to competitive advantage, including consumer electronics, automotive styling, fashion and accessories, furniture, and household goods.

Global Law Experts has always prioritized collaboration and knowledge sharing among its members. The renewal of Dr Michels enhances the network’s capacity to provide cross border referrals, joint project teams, and coordinated responses to design disputes that involve multiple jurisdictions. By maintaining a stable, specialized resource in Germany, the network can deliver timely advice on design rights registration, potential conflicts with third party rights, and strategic enforcement options within both German courts and EU institutions when appropriate. This is especially important as market dynamics shift, and as clients pursue international portfolios that require synchronized protection and enforcement strategies across Europe and beyond.

In addition to its focus on design registration and enforcement, Dr Michels brings to the table an understanding of design related licensing and exploitation. Licensing design rights often intersect with manufacturing agreements, supply chain considerations, and strategic partnerships, making it essential to have counsel who can navigate contract construction, royalties, field of use limitations, and territorial rights. The renewal ensures that Global Law Experts clients continue to benefit from access to practical, business oriented guidance on these topics within the German context, while ensuring compatibility with international licensing efforts across the network’s wider client base.

The continued prominence of Dr Michels within Global Law Experts also reinforces the network’s commitment to sustainable and accessible knowledge sharing. Exclusive Members contribute to the network’s thought leadership through collaboration with other IP and design focused professionals, sharing best practices for protecting design innovations, analyzing the impact of emerging technologies on design rights, and contributing to the collective understanding of cross jurisdictional enforcement trends. While the specifics of each matter will vary, the overarching objective remains to provide clients with clear, actionable guidance that reflects both German law and the broader European design law environment.

For clients seeking assistance in design law matters, the renewed term offers several tangible benefits. First, access to a trusted German design law specialist who can assess portfolio strength, advise on registration options where appropriate, and prepare strategies for protection against infringement. Second, coordination with a global network that can align German design law advice with broader IP strategies, enabling consistent messaging and risk management across multiple markets. Third, a practical, client centered approach that emphasizes timely communication, transparent budgeting, and a focus on delivering results that support product development and market entry timelines. Finally, the renewal signals stability and continuity, which is especially valuable for long term projects that require ongoing monitoring of design rights, renewal deadlines, and changes in regulatory requirements.

As Global Law Experts looks ahead to the next twelve months, the network remains committed to expanding access to top tier design law expertise within Germany. The term from March 2 2026 to March 1 2027 will support ongoing collaboration with colleagues across practice areas such as trademark, copyright, and licensing. It will also enable better alignment with clients in fast moving sectors where design plays a critical role in brand identity and product differentiation. In this context, Dr Marisa Michels’ continued involvement as Exclusive Member for Design Law in Germany is a meaningful signal of the network’s dedication to excellence in design focused legal services and to the value of deep, jurisdiction specific knowledge in a global setting.

Global Law Experts invites clients, colleagues, and stakeholders to recognize the renewed partnership with Dr Marisa Michels as a marker of continued access to high quality, design law expertise in Germany. The network anticipates a productive year ahead, with opportunities for cross jurisdictional collaboration, client advisory retreats, and knowledge sharing across borders that will further strengthen protections for designers, manufacturers, and brands navigating the complexities of design rights in a dynamic European market.

Why Dr Marisa Michels is a perfect fit for Global Law Experts

• Strong jurisdictional expertise in German design law within the EU framework, enabling precise guidance on national and European design protections
• Focus on the lifecycle of design rights from creation and registration considerations to enforcement and licensing strategies
• Ability to coordinate across borders, aligning German practice with global IP portfolios and cross border enforcement needs
• Commitment to the highest professional standards and client service that aligns with Global Law Experts’ approach to collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Experience working with design sensitive industries where protection of unique visual creations, product configurations, and branding elements is critical
• Capability to integrate design law advice with complementary practice areas such as trademark, copyright, and licensing to provide comprehensive client solutions
• Contribution to a global network that values consistent service delivery, ethical practice, and practical outcomes for clients

What this renewal means for clients

Clients relying on design law counsel in Germany can expect continuity and enhanced access to specialized expertise through the extended partnership with Dr Marisa Michels. The renewal supports ongoing advisory work that encompasses risk assessment for new product designs, strategic brand protection, and proactive management of design rights across European markets. With Dr Michels, clients benefit from a practitioner who can translate complex regulatory landscapes into actionable strategies aligned with business goals. In addition, the extended term reinforces the network’s capability to facilitate cross border matters, enabling coordinated support as clients expand their design portfolios into new markets or navigate design enforcement in multiple jurisdictions.

Moreover, the extended term strengthens the network’s ability to deliver timely, integrated advice. Clients can anticipate synchronized updates on regulatory developments, with a focus on how changes in German design law impact product development, marketing campaigns, and distribution strategies. The collaboration with Alpmann Fröhlich provides a bridge to a well established German IP practice, ensuring a high level of technical competence and professional collaboration. This alignment supports a consistent standard of care across the network and enables efficient referrals for matters that require multi jurisdictional insight and expertise.

In practice, the renewed Exclusive Membership offers practical value for in house counsel, startups, design studios, and established brands alike. Whether the need is to conduct IP due diligence for a licensing deal, to evaluate the protectability of a new design concept, or to craft aggressive enforcement strategies against infringement, Dr Marisa Michels will represent a key resource within Global Law Experts. The network’s approach to client service emphasizes transparency, collaboration, and results oriented planning, with a focus on helping designers and businesses protect their creative assets while supporting commercial objectives.

Finally, the renewal signals Global Law Experts’ ongoing commitment to delivering a global yet locally informed service. By maintaining a dedicated design law specialist in Germany, the network reinforces its ability to provide clients with nuanced guidance that reflects German legal realities, German court practices, and EU level considerations, all within a coordinated global framework. This combination of local expertise and international reach is designed to support clients as they navigate complex markets, adapt to regulatory changes, and pursue growth opportunities with confidence.

Global Law Experts warmly welcomes Dr Marisa Michels to an extended term as Exclusive Member for Design Law in Germany. The network looks forward to another year of professional collaboration, client service excellence, and sustained contributions to the advancement of design law knowledge across the global platform. We are thrilled to have the member onboard for an additional term and eager to see the positive impact of this continued partnership on clients and colleagues alike.