Overview
- The Hanseatic Higher Regional Court in Hamburg dismissed Druck18 GmbH’s complaint, so the activist-run shop may keep using the name.
- Judges concluded the company had not credibly shown “Druck18” serves as a distinctive company designation for textile sales.
- The decision was issued on November 13 and permits no ordinary appeal, though a main proceeding remains possible and has not been filed, according to the court.
- Laut gegen Nazis operates druck18.com with anti-extremism merchandise and secured the “Druck18” trademark in December 2024 alongside allied cultural partners.
- The imprint lists Tommy Frenck as managing director of the right-wing shop, and the association says any further litigation will depend on donations to cover costs.