Thomas Golda

Thomas Golda is one of the founders of the law firm that is now known internationally as Brandstock. He was part of the core team of the law firm that later formed the basis of Brandstock.  

Since 1995, Thomas has specialised in the field of international trademark searches and has managed search projects for internationally renowned companies around the world. He built up Brandstock's search department, which he has managed continuously from day one until today. In addition to the research department, he built up the IP Project, IP Renewals and IP Filing departments at Brandstock, each of which he headed for several years. Currently, Thomas also heads one of Brandstock's legal teams in Munich, which focuses on international portfolio management for several well-known companies.  

Career history

Admission to the bar: 

1995 

Career: 

2008 onwards: Associate, Brandstock Legal Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH (formerly       Spitz Legal Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH), Munich 

1995 onwards: Director, Searches Department, Brandstock Services GmbH (formerly Brandstock AG, Munich) 

2008 – 2009: Director, Renewal Department, Brandstock AG, Munich 

2003 – 2008: Director, Project Department, Brandstock AG, Munich 

2001 – 2008: Partner, Spitz Gaul Golda (law firm), Munich 

1995 – 2001: Associate, Spitz, Klinger & Partner (law firm), Munich 

Education: 

1995: 

Passed second bar exam, Munich 

1993: 

Passed first bar exam, Munich 

1989 – 1993: 

Studied Jurisprudence at Ludwig-Maximilians University, Munich 

Memberships

Chamber of Attorneys, Munich 

Areas of expertise

• German, European and international trademark law;
• Carrying out international trademark search projects;
• Management of trademark portfolios;
• Advising on trademark filing projects;
• Legal advice on design and competition law